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Fitchburg mother, Black Autism Coalition founder joins Commonwealth Heroines
Cynthia Laine never forgot the feeling of being alone and lost, with no one to direct her to where she could find supports and services when she learned her eldest sons had been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. “It was hard for me,” said the Fitchburg mother of four boys. She came to...
Foxboro Man Saved After Falling On Hike In New Hampshire
A Foxborough man was rescued over the weekend after falling while trying to navigate a narrow bridge and carry his son during a hike in New Hampshire. Michael Kelly, age 35, was saved on Sunday, July 28, after he slipped around noon and fell while hiking along the Greeley Ponds Trail, New Hamp…
Motorcyclist clocked at 130 before being stopped and charged, say NH State Police
The motorcyclist was among 50 vehicles found speeding on Sunday, police said. A motorcyclist traveling 130 mph was among 50 vehicles found violating speed restrictions on Interstate 93 on Sunday during a New Hampshire State Police traffic enforcement initiative. At 7:01 a.m. on Sunday, a trooper in the State Police...
Possible Health Risk Reason Popular Kitchen Item Recalled In MA
Another recall alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and this one directly impacts Massachusetts residents. This recall involves a popular, commonly used kitchen spice. The FDA reports via a media alert that ALB-USA Enterprises, Inc. of Bronx, NY is recalling ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. The powder...
Mass. officials look to stymie ‘expedited closures’ of Steward hospitals in Dorchester and Ayer
Sen. Markey, state representatives, Mayor Wu, and other elected officials held a press conference Monday afternoon to oppose the plan. Activists chanted “Carney! Carney! Carney!” and held signs reading “Protest Our Health” and “Keep Carney Open” in front of Carney Hospital in Dorchester Monday afternoon.
Neponset Day will take place on Saturday! Be a part of it!
Enjoy a day of fun in the sun at Neponset Day! Neponset Day is the Neponset River Watershed’s annual FREE, family-friendly, public celebration of the Neponset River, its parks, and wildlife, held along the River and the Greenway Trail in Dorchester. It will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Widespread Panic Cancels Boston & Las Vegas Runs After Jimmy Herring Cancer Diagnosis
Widespread Panic called off three-night stands previously scheduled for August 22 – 24 at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway and at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas September 20 – 22. The cancelations come a week after the band revealed guitarist Jimmy Herring is undergoing treatment for stage 1 tonsil cancer, which forced Panic to cancel a run in Asheville, North Carolina that was supposed to take place this past weekend.
Turkey Attacks Sports Car On Boston Street
Turkey attacks don’t get as much coverage as shark attacks or bear attacks. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t get reported on!. Recently, there have been lots of viral stories about shark attacks and even a story about a bear attack where a man punched a grizzly bear in the face! Unfortunately, these stories are very common. What’s not as common? Turkey attacks. Especially in downtown Boston!
Cail & Company LIVE | Potpourri Monday
It was a “potpourri” Monday on the program as we wrapped up the events that took place over the weekend. Those events included, but were not limited to, Jayson Tatum’s “benching” by Steve Kerr at the Olympics, a motorcyclist going 130 MPH in Windham and the President calling for Supreme Court term limits. We also announced our Vanity Insanity license plate of the week. It’s “SIOUX-Z”. That NH plate was spotted in the vicinity of Loudon Road in Concord.
Swanzey man injured in ATV crash
SWANZEY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – An ATV accident in Swanzey left one person injured Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., according to a news release from N.H. Fish and Game. Gary Covey, 48, of Swanzey, was operating his ATV for work purposes when the vehicle, towing a trailer,...
How police got a Bitcoin ATM scam victim's money back
Almost a year after being scammed into depositing thousands tens of thousands of dollars into a Bitcoin ATM, a Massachusetts woman got all her money back. We were there when Winthrop police returned $34,400 to Peggy Herbert, 83. "I’ve been saying my prayers, trust me," she said. Herbert had...
New York Bagel Co. is growing and looking to hire for several positions in Fall River, Dartmouth, Taunton
After holding a grand re-opening at their Fall River location at 1572 President Ave in April, the new New York Bagel Co. ownership of city councilor, real estate broker, and owner of Al Mac’s Diner and Al Mac’s On-the-Go, Cliff Ponte Jr, Fall River Firefighter Kyle Lima and his wife Dawn Lima have announced that they are growing and looking to hire at their 1572 President Ave, Fall River and 272 State Road, Dartmouth locations in addition to their yet to open Taunton spot at 1939 Bay Street.
19- and 20-year-olds from Duxbury killed in fiery crash; driver remembered for humor, work ethic
Two young adults from Massachusetts were killed in a fiery weekend crash. According to State Police, on Sunday at approximately 5:00 a.m., VSP Berlin, Middlesex Fire Dept. and FAST Squad, Montpelier Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service responded to a crash on I-89, northbound in the town of Middlesex, Vermont. Upon...