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Plymouth closing all public parks and fields from dusk to dawn amid town’s high risk status for EEE
Starting tonight, all public parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed daily from dusk until dawn in response to the town’s high risk status for Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Police recover body believed to be that of missing Bennington man
WHITINGHAM, Vt. — The body of amissing Bennington man was believed to have been recovered on Saturday morning after a dayslong search. Vermont State Police confirmed that they located a body floating in the Sherman Reservoir at approximately 9:47 a.m. on Saturday. The body matched the description of 59-year-old Matthew Houskeeper, who was reported missing on Aug. 14.
Woman dead after crash in Enfield
ENFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A woman has died after a crash in Enfield Friday afternoon. Police say that at around 1:39 P.M., units responded to the area of Enfield Street and South Road on a report of a motor vehicle accident. The incident involved a pickup truck and SUV. The...
Looking for signs of fall? When to expect autumn's arrival in Massachusetts, New England
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Don't let a few acorns fool you. Fall foliage season is still at least a few weeks away for New England. The region up along the Canadian border doesn't typically see colors coming to peak until late September. Colors then progress southward through October and peak in Boston toward the end of the month.
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
BlueWave Develops Massachusetts Community Solar Agrivoltaics Projects
BlueWave has completed five projects across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that incorporate the company’s dual-use solar design and operate under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program. The projects, which the company owns and operates, are located in Palmer, Haverhill, Dighton and Douglas, adding 19.8 MW of generation and 29.7...
Mass. Gov. Healey signs bill expanding access to midwives, doula services
A compromise bill that will expand access to an array of critical maternal health services is now the law of the land in Massachusetts. Democratic Gov. Maura Healey signed the legislation on Friday. It was one of the Legislature’s pieces of unfinished business left over from the end of formal sessions earlier this month.
Berkshire region real estate sales
26 Overlook: Mge Rt and Michael Kwasniowski of Adams to Todd Powers, $125,000 on 08/09/2024. 33-35 Grove Street: Pnc Bank Na of Adams to Trevor W. Crombie, $100,000 on 08/07/2024. 70 Friend Street: Jeffrey P. Ciuk and Julie M. Lyons-Sweeney of Adams to Michael W. Estes, $37,500 on 08/09/2024. 168...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 22
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 86 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Aug. 22 due to bacteria concerns.
Mass. Lottery’s fourth round of Martha’s Vineyard trip winners revealed
Six more people won all-inclusive Martha’s Vineyard trips for next summer from “Jaws” lottery tickets, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced Wednesday. The “Jaws” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play, was released on March 26. It has bth regular instant prizes and prizes that can be won from Second Chance drawings. There are two $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of Aug. 22.
Rep. Paul Frost rises to challenge from rival in state primary
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported Rep. Paul Frost's hometown. In his bid for a 29th and 30th year representing a portion of Worcester County, Paul Frost, R-Auburn, is out there doing his job as a candidate — meeting people, attending community events, raising funds, sending out mailers, knocking on...
Gun rights activists target new Massachusetts law with lawsuit and repeal effort
BOSTON (AP) — No sooner had Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping new firearms bill into law last month than gun rights activists filed a lawsuit challenging it, calling the measure an “historic attack on our civil rights.”. Activists are also hoping to place a question on...
Desorgher provides update on water main replacement project
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has provided an update on the downtown water main replacement project. Desorgher said it is a somewhat difficult endeavor, especially considering the age of what’s currently there. “The infrastructure is almost 105 years old,” said Desorgher. “We are...
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