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Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection.
Sanders, Cassidy launch investigation into Steward Health bankruptcy
The Senate Health Committee is launching an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, a Dallas-based hospital chain with a significant presence in eastern Massachusetts, and will vote next week on issuing a subpoena to its CEO, Ralph de la Torre. Steward operates 31 hospitals in eight states, including eight in Massachusetts. It filed…
See Chali 2na & Cut Chemist in Hampton Beach
WHO – Chali 2na & Cut Chemist. WHERE – Bernie’s Beach Bar (73 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach, NH 03842) Chali 2na & Cut Chemist are coming to New Hampshire! Wednesday, August 14th. With special guest, Adrienne Mack Davis. Shows start at 7pm. Rain or shine. 21+. Tickets...
Window Issue Will Fail Mass. Inspection
Yearly inspections of your vehicle are a big deal in Massachusetts. Vehicles older than fifteen years do not have to pass an emissions test, but all vehicles that are on the road must pass a safety examination. Massachusetts Yearly Inspection Costs $35.00. Don't try delaying your inspection, either. Massachusetts has...
With time running out, advocates push bill to require rear-facing car seats in Mass.
Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Christina Hayman, senior manager of government affairs with the American Automobile Association. BOSTON ― There was urgency at a legislative briefing held at the State House Wednesday by proponents of a bill that would require children to be strapped into rear-facing car seats until they reach age 2. ...
Exeter Country Club delays new clubhouse, restaurant amid rising costs
EXETER — Exeter Country Club's plan to construct a new clubhouse and restaurant is on hold – at least for now. Blind Tiger, LLC, which manages the club at 58 Jady Hill, recently requested a one-year extension from the town's Planning Board to construct a new two-story clubhouse with a restaurant on the second floor.
Can you drink on the beach? Smoke? These are the rules at Seacoast beaches
Cracking open a cold one on the beach sounds great for a hot summer's day - whether alone or with your loved ones. Except unless you own your own beachfront property, the beach in question is likely state or town property, which means it you may have to deal with the thorny issue of public drinking laws. ...
South Shore program to open new group home for adults with autism
WEYMOUTH - Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has been on a mission to help people of all ages and disabilities in Massachusetts reach their fullest potential. New group home for people with autism"We have a unique platform for the future here and what I'm trying to do as CEO is meet unmet needs in the community, particularly the autism space. People aren't aware that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism," CEO Abigail Parrilla said.One of the issues at the forefront of their work is helping people with autism who are turning 22 and will...
Grand Opening of LeadHumano Collective: A Beacon of Leadership Development in North Andover
A new era of leadership development has dawned in North Andover with the grand opening of the LeadHumano Collective, a pioneering institute dedicated to empowering businesses through coaching and training. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in conjunction with the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce on Monday, June 3rd, marked a momentous occasion...
Squirrels are to blame for majority of recent power outages in Ipswich
IPSWICH — Greenheads have long held the title as most annoying pest of the summer, but there’s another contender climbing the ranks (and utility poles). According to interim electric light manager Dylan Lewellyn, squirrels are mostly to blame for a growing number of power outages throughout Ipswich. A...
Beantown Swing brings hometown to the stage this July
IPSWICH — For many local students, jazz is well within Ipswich’s ballpark … and they’ve got some strong hometown hitters. This year, Beantown Swing will return to the Crane Estate on the evening of July 25. An annual feature of the Castle Concert Series, the local group acquires Ipswich students to perform with them.
Topsfield’s hidden pasta factory
Wearing an apron and a smile, Angelo Cerminara steps outside to give an Italian welcome to his Topsfield home, which is also the site of his business, L’Amore Della Pasta. He shuts the door quickly to keep the kitchen sanitary. Stacked wooden racks hold rows of drying fettuccine colored with vegetable powder: black-flecked yellow, green, orange, with purple soon to come.
Hampton man meets Rye bystander and first responders who saved his life
MANCHESTER, N.H. — On Sept. 11, 2022, Chris Phillips sat outside Summer Sessions surf shop before waking up in the hospital, where he was told he had a heart attack. “I looked around, and I saw I had wires and tubes and things, and I said, 'What happened?'” Phillips said.
Law Enforcement Issues Reminder On Dangers Of Xylazine
WOBURN, MA — Law Enforcement in Middlesex County, specifically in Greater Lowell, have seen several overdoses of suspected Xylazine in recent weeks. Xylazine is a commonly used drug for veterinarians and zookeepers. It is an animal tranquilizer and can be extremely dangerous, especially when used with opioids. Because Xylazine...
12 Barz Band kicks-off Andover Rec's Summer Concert Series
ANDOVER — Locals are flocking to the park at the corner of Bartlet and Chestnut streets Wednesday evenings for summer concerts in the Park. The first show of the year featured the 12 Barz Band that entertained as residents danced, snacked, and chatted on the grass. This concert series...
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