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Healey-Driscoll administration announces $12 million in grants for trail improvements, including in Berkshire County
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on June 21 $12 million in funding to support 65 trail improvement projects across Massachusetts. The MassTrails Grant Program expands and links the state’s networks of off-road, shared-use pathways and recreational trails through matching grants, technical assistance, and resources available to municipalities, non-profits, and other public entities. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Brian Arrigo, and local elected officials gathered in downtown Holliston to announce the awards aimed at enhancing the state’s trail infrastructure.
Angler sets first-ever fishing record for species caught in North Carolina: ‘Hooked a beast’
A Massachusetts angler has established a new fishing record in the state of North Carolina. Matthew Frattasio was aboard Riptide Charters, under the direction of Captain Terry Nugent, when he reeled in a 26-pound, 15.6-ounce almaco jack near Morehead City, according to a press release issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 8,970 in the week ending June 22, up from 5,226 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Dengue fever: Mosquito-driven disease confirmed in Massachusetts
Federal health officials warned Massachusetts doctors this week to look out for signs patients may have dengue fever, a virus spread by mosquitoes that's surging worldwide. Cases in the U.S. are three times higher than this time last year.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in North Attleboro and Rhode Island
The tornado first touched down in Lincoln, Rhode Island, moving north through Cumberland before crossing the border and dissipating in North Attleboro, the NWS survey team said Thursday afternoon.
Hopkinton's Cam Kenney 'never expected' to be named to Under Armour All-America Game
HOPKINTON - Cam Kenney is an All-American. He has competed against the best in his age group. He recently attended a camp in Atlanta and will suit up next month at Dallas Cowboys headquarters and over the winter in Orlando – football meccas. He’s 14. Just two years...
How much are jurors paid for trials in Massachusetts?
As jurors in the Karen Read trial entered their third day of deliberations, they are also more than two months into a trial that started jury selection on April 16. For those who work, that means nearly nine weeks of lost wages since testimony began. So how much are jurors being paid for that time?
Near courthouse, Karen Read visits supporters while jury deliberates
DEDHAM, Mass. — Karen Read and her attorneys exited a Massachusetts courthouse on Thursday and met with supporters nearby after jurorsresumed deliberations in her high-profile murder case. Her case has been surrounded by a media storm, underpinned by a distrust of police and fanned by crime bloggers. Crowds of...
Flash flood warning affecting 4 Massachusetts counties until early Thursday
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 11:44 p.m. in effect until Thursday at 12:45 a.m. for Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties. "At 11:44 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of...
THE BLACK BOX Sings…WAITRESS Concert To Feature Former Cast Members
1 Review Roundup: GATSBY's World Premiere at A.R.T. THE BLACK BOX, the region's premier music, theater, and event venue, is bringing back THE BLACK BOX Sings… Concert Series outside under the stars this summer. Kicking off the 2024 series is THE BLACK BOX Sings… WAITRESS on June 28th at 8:00pm.
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