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Traffic Alert: New England Run for the Fallen to pass through local towns today
(MyKeeneNow) – Residents of Chesterfield, Spofford, Keene, and Antrim should be aware of potential traffic delays tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, as the New England Run for the Fallen makes its way through these towns. The event, which pays tribute to fallen military service members and first responders, will see participants running through various routes in the area.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 15
Before hitting the beach this weekend, check out this list of closed waterfronts. Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to hit the beach! Just make sure you visit an open one. These 48 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Aug. 15 due to bacteria concerns.
‘Nothing compares to this’: Baby dies after being left in hot car in Lexington, officials say
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office says a preliminary investigation suggests the child never entered the daycare and that he may have been in the car for an extended time.
As Vineyard Wind tries to recover after turbine incident, new Salem wind project begins
Despite ongoing issues at the first major offshore wind farm in the country that has temporarily halted energy production, Massachusetts is continuing to emphasize wind as a source of renewable energy. That starts with another major project on the North Shore. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
Submitted: WA Music program represented at DCI championships
MARION, In. — The following piece was submitted by Westford resident Tom Laflamme for publication and distribution. The 2024 Drum Corps International (DCI) season came to a close during the week of August 5-10 in Indiana. The week kicked off with the Open Class championships in Marion on Monday and Tuesday and closed with the World Class Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. These events were the culmination of months of hard work and thousands of miles of traveling performing shows across the country.
Lowell Police Apprehend Juvenile and Adult on Narcotics and Firearms Charges During South Common Park Patrol
Lowell Police, in coordination with the Massachusetts State Police, conducted a routine patrol that resulted in the arrest of a juvenile male and an adult male on August 13. According to the Lowell Police Department's official Facebook page, officials were keeping an eye on South Common Park when they noticed what seemed to be a drug deal. The observations led to a motor vehicle stop of a car reportedly involved in the transaction.
Tuberculosis Cases at Migrant Shelter Spark Questions
A recent revelation at the Board of Health’s August 7 meeting regarding five cases of Tuberculosis at the Mill City’s Emergency Migrant Shelter has some asking whether there’s cause for concern. However, Lowell Public Health officials tell InsideLowell there is no threat to public health. Board Chair...
Boston Announces $40 Million in Grants to Bolster Affordable Housing, Addressing Homelessness and Aging Population
Boston is making a substantial push for affordable housing with Mayor Michelle Wu announcing a $40 million grant funding initiative. The funds, aimed at supporting rental, cooperative, and homeownership developments, come as part of a concerted drive by the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH), the Community Preservation Act Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust.
Animal Rescue League removes more than 20 animals from home in Harwich
HARWICH — More than 20 animals were removed Thursday from a Harwich home by the Animal Rescue League of Boston Law Enforcement Department. Officials from the Animal Rescue League of Boston were on site Thursday at 908 Queen Anne Road. “The action in Harwich was part of an ongoing investigation with the...
In $3.15 million deal, Bay State Savings Bank buys former Becker College Student Center
WORCESTER — A former Becker College building at 44 West St., most recently used as a student center for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was bought by Bay State Savings Bank for $3.15 million, according to the real estate broker. The brick building at 44 West St. abuts Cedar Street and is about 19,000 square...
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile in Blackstone
BLACKSTONE, Mass. (WLNE) — The Town of Blackstone and the Blackstone Board of Health have reported that the state Department of Public Health has confirmed that a collection of mosquitoes from a surveillance site in Blackstone has tested positive again for West Nile Virus. Officials are taking precautionary measures...
44-year-old Massachusetts woman held without bail in murder of Christine Mello
A 44-year-old Weymouth woman was ordered held without bail Thursday after entering a not guilty plea to the murder of 56-year-old Christine Mello in Mello’s Weymouth home on Lake Street, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. Kelly Shaw, who had been staying with Mello, had previously pleaded...
Police: Woman charged with drunk driving, struck police officer while leaving concert in Barnstable
A Falmouth woman is facing drunk driving charges after she allegedly struck an officer with her car while leaving a concert Thursday night, Barnstable police say.
Mia Mitchell and Jillian Goldie Set To Compete In World Lacrosse Championship
LOWELL, Mass. – The River Hawks will be well represented at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship, as rising junior Mia Mitchell (Akwesasne, N.Y.) will play for team Haudenosaunee and rising sophomore Jillian Goldie (Owen Sound, Ontario) joins team Canada in Hong Kong. Canada and the Haudenosaunee were placed in Pool B, competing against each other as well as Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Wales. Both teams have championship aspirations, as Canada earned silver in the last championship and is one of three teams in the tournament who have previously won the championship. Meanwhile, the Haudenosaunee have an experienced roster...
Boston man bit, punched, head-butted officers on a train, MBTA police say
A Dorchester man who wanted to sleep on a train bit, punched and head-butted MBTA Transit Police who attempted to escort him off, according to MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. At around 10 a.m., Hamed Ranemimche, 25, was sleeping under the seats inside a Red Line train car at...
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