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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...
New Hampshire man arrested in Tewksbury shooting
TEWKSBURY — Chief Ryan Columbus announced the arrest of a New Hampshire man charged in connection with a recent shooting incident in Tewksbury. Khale Guillou, age 19, of Swanzey, NH, was apprehended and is facing multiple charges including assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm without a license, assault and battery with a firearm, and vandalization of property.
Massachusetts Governor’s Council: What You Need to Know
The State Primary election is coming up in just over a month, and when you look over your ballot the word “Councillor” might catch your eye. This role is a seat on the Massachusetts Governor’s Council. Still not ringing a bell? Here’s what you need to know.
Chess Wizards Launches Week-long Summer Chess Camp to be hosted at Tewksbury Public Library
The Town of Tewksbury has a partnership with Chess Wizards, which will bring a youth chess summer camp to Tewksbury Public Library in August. Through the Town of Tewksbury, Chess Wizards will bring youth chess lessons, exciting tournaments, and fun team activities to the Tewksbury Public Library, located at 300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, August 19-23. Both half-day and full-day options are available.
To build housing, Boston gives away land Black and brown families once owned
On a spring afternoon, Pamela Saucer-Richardson stood in a grassy vacant lot on Erie Street, a block from Franklin Park in Dorchester, and remembered when her father owned the property more than 30 years ago. “It was a beauty salon here,” she said. “My stepmother used to do hair. It...
They transplant more organs every year. The feds may still pull their license.
Dan Decoteau was on life support at Massachusetts General Hospital with a traumatic brain injury, hours from death, when the organ donor team asked his family to make an excruciating decision. Would they donate his organs and tissue to save other lives? Decoteau, 39, of Milford, New Hamsphire, hadn’t joined the donor registry, so the […]
Silver Lake Closed Due to Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Grafton
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Silver Lake is closed due a big blue-green algae bloom. Grafton officials say when the beach staff arrived Thursday morning for their usual job duties, a visual inspection of the water indicated potential cyanobacteria blooms in the water which can be harmful to people as well as pets who go to the beach and into the water. They say out of an abundance of caution, Silver Lake is closed until they get a cyanobacteria test with favorable results and no one should be going into the water until the advisory is lifted.
New restaurant Gyro & Souvlaki brings ‘little slice of Greece’ to Worcester
After years of traveling to Boston for a good gyro, Anisa Hoxha Luarasi and her husband, Redi Luarasi, decided last October it was time to bring a little slice of Greece to Worcester. The couple searched for months to find the perfect location, agreeing in January that 623 Chandler St....
Pickleball tourney raises money for Special Olympics
ANDOVER — The second annual pickleball fundraiser for the Special Olympics had people of all ages and abilities playing the fastest growing sport in America. The tournament at Andover Recreation Park, 147 Abbot St., was full of pickleballers competing for the top slots in their games. Approximately 75 people...
Consumer Reports reveals the best and worst rental car agencies
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Summer is a popular time for road trips, and many people opt for rental cars to save mileage on their own vehicles. However, finding the best value for your money can be challenging with so many options available. A Consumer Reports survey found that the average...
Norwell Public School District – Norwell, Massachusetts
Strategic planning and curricular diversity ensure student success. Norwell Public School has experienced a depth of academic advancements over the years and is firmly focused on future academic directions that meet the new economy and help students navigate the road ahead. District leadership has determined that continuous evaluation and adaptation...