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8 Massachusetts communities now at high risk of West Nile virus, DPH warns
BOSTON — Public health officials warned Friday that eight Massachusetts communities are now at high risk for West Nile virus. According to the Department of Public Health, this elevated risk level applies to Boston in Suffolk County and Abington, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Whitman in Plymouth County.
These 4 Mass. cities made the "Hottest ZIP Codes" list
SALEM - Massachusetts is home to four of the hottest real estate markets in the country this year, a new ranking says. In fact, three cities in the state make the Top 10 in Realtor.com's list of the "Hottest ZIP Codes of 2024." Salem is third on the heat map, behind only top-ranked Gahanna, Ohio and Ballwin, Missouri. Leominster is seventh, Westfield is eighth and Attleboro is 13th. What makes a "hot ZIP"? Realtor.com says it determines its Hottest ZIP Code rankings by looking at how many views a property gets on its website, and how long that listing remains active. The highest-ranked markets...
Another prison in Massachusetts is set to close
Massachusetts is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday "plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility," saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people incarcerated at the...
Volleyball Chosen LEC Preseason #1 by Coaches
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — The Little East Conference (LEC) has announced the preseason polls for women's volleyball entering the 2024 season and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth – the defending Regular Season and Conference Champions – were named the top team to beat in the coaches' poll with five first-place votes and 61 points.
2024 UMass Minutemen Football Preseason Preview: Offense
UMass showed signs of life on offense not scene since Mark Whipple’s second stint. The Minutemen averaged more than 20 points per game for the first time since 2018. Unlike the recent past, a productive ground game was the centerpiece of the UMass offense. Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams was the heart...
Massage studio’s sudden closure leaves Hadley customers feeling burned
HADLEY — Some residents are having a hands-on experience with frustration, as the sudden closure of Elements Massage has left customers with unredeemed memberships and gift cards, sparking complaints to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development confirmed the closure of...
Former counselor sues Amherst-Pelham school district, adding to complaints in wake of Title IX investigations
AMHERST — A federal lawsuit brought against the Amherst-Pelham Regional school district, as well as several current and former staff members, by a former middle school counselor contends that she and other counselors were targeted by colleagues and administrators due to their Christian beliefs. In a lawsuit filed in...
Let them run wild: Doc from Hadley-born filmmaker explores the lives of wild horses
Growing up in Hadley, Steven Latham had a wild Chincoteague pony on his family farm, but it wasn’t until he learned about a veterans’ program pairing veterans with mustangs to train that he was inspired to create his documentary. “A couple friends told me about a program outside...
With estimated $8.5M price tag, Deerfield takes second run at 1888 Building restoration
DEERFIELD — With a request for $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act funding on the table, the town made its pitch for the renovation of the 1888 Building to the Community Preservation Committee on Aug. 14. Led by Select Board Chair Tim Hilchey and Planning and Economic Development Coordinator...
WATCH: Large bear spooks family in Connecticut driveway (video)
Watch out! One family in Connecticut had a too-close-for-comfort encounter with a large black bear in front of their home earlier this week. Three children were playing in a driveway in Simsbury, while two seated adults supervised. Unbeknownst to them, another large guest was occupying the same real estate. WATCH...
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Waterville store
WATERVILLE (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to stealing guns from a store in Waterville. According to the Kennebec Journal, 22-year-old Ryan Ansart of West Springfield, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court in Bangor. He and another man were accused of stealing 15 guns from J.R.'s Trading and...
State agency says Nashoba hospital is ‘essential;’ Select Board weighs effects of Aug. 31 closing
Legislators to Healey: Put up state money to save NVMC. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Rep. Dan Sena, and five legislators who represent towns served by Nashoba Hospital urged Gov. Healey Wednesday afternoon to confirm to potential operators that state money will be available to assist a new owner. Here’s what they wrote:
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100,000 ticket sold at Cape Cod shop
Someone who stopped at a shop on Cape Cod and picked up a lottery ticket came forward to claim a $100,000 prize on Wednesday. The $100,000 prize was from “$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch ticket game released on April 19, 2022. There are just 17 prizes worth...
ArtWorks Westfield concert series continues tonight with country rock quartet
WESTFIELD — ArtWorks Westfield’s Friday Night Summer Concert series will continue past its scheduled end date with two rain date performances: Whitaker Hill tonight, and Whiskey Traveler on Friday, Aug. 30, both starting at 7 p.m. Bill Curran Jr., drummer and founding member of Whitaker Hill, is looking...
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