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Mass. State Lottery winner: 2 $100,000 ‘Mass Cash’ prizes won on 4th of July
Two “Mass Cash” players had a lucky Independence Day. Two $100,000 prize winning tickets were sold in Somerville and West Bridgewater. One ticket was sold at Get-N-Go in Somerville, while the other was sold at Macy’s Liquors in West Bridgewater. They were the top prizes won or...
At least 8 sharks spotted off Cape Cod this week, some 100 feet from shore
Seasonal great white shark sightings around Massachusetts have increased in recent years, and with a growing population of gray seals on the Outer Cape, it’s become a popular location for great white sharks, according to Mass.gov. While shark spottings have been relatively quiet over the past few weeks, this...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school girls' track and field team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for girls' track. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA...
More than 30 beaches closed across Massachusetts day after Fourth of July
The chance of “pop-up” storms might not be the only reason you change your outdoor plans Friday, it might also be because your favorite beach is closed. More than 40 beaches in Massachusetts were closed on July 5 mostly because of excess bacteria in the water, according to the state’s public water quality dashboard.
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Mosquitoes with dangerous EEE virus found in Mass. for first time in 2024
The state hasn't found any human or animal cases of EEE so far this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting the first Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus detected in mosquitoes in the state this year. EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver....
What’s Happening in Amherst?
You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive by sending us your listings and including contact information and/or a link for more information. Send events listings to amherstindy@gmail.com. SINGLE DAY EVENTS. MONDAY JULY 8 THOUGH FRIDAY JULY 19. JAZZ IN JULY. . Multiple events and venues. Public performances...
Oxbow Water Ski Team looks to delight crowd in Northampton
On Friday night the Oxbow Water Skit Team practiced their water ski show in Hampshire County. What show-goers will witness on the water will be one-of-a-kind, but this time the weather kept the performance from the public for just a few more days.
Hanscom Field’s expansion proposal comes under further scrutiny for its environmental impact
The developers of the proposed hanger expansion at Hanscom Field are under renewed pressure to provide further data on the potential environmental impacts of their project. Last week, MA Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Rebecca L. Tepper, reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and its regulations and determined that it “does not adequately and properly comply with MEPA and its implementing regulations.” While Tepper’s office oversees the MEPA process, it lacks the authority to reject the project outright. However, the report notes that Tepper’s office can provide meaningful opportunities for public review and engagement to assess the project’s potential environmental impacts.
Want more fireworks? You're in luck. Here's where to catch the fireworks in Central Mass.
WORCESTER ― The Fourth of July has come and gone, but if you missed the fireworks, you're in luck. There are still a number of fireworks shows happening throughout the rest of the summer. As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts without a permit and certification including sparklers....
Here’s where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Mass. this weekend
Fourth of July firework shows are lighting up skies all around the state. Across Massachusetts, people are celebrating the holiday with firework shows in local cities and towns. Check out the list of individual city and town firework shows in Massachusetts from July 5-7. Agawam: July 5-6 at 9:30 p.m....
Massachusetts man hits $1 million on scratch ticket, heads to work; here is how he plans to spend it
A Massachusetts man has made his family very happy after hitting big money on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Frederico Sampaio of Peabody is the winner of the fourth and final $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Double Your Money” $5 instant ticket game.
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