Montgomery
LATEST NEWS
GoFundMe raises money for funeral of Mass. Air National Guard member
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member is being remembered for his “resilience, intelligence, and determination.”. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. Family and friends remembered him for “his sharp intellect and unwavering determination...
Massachusetts NICU patients decked out for July Fourth
BOSTON — Patients in the neonatal intensive care unit at Mass General for Children and Brigham and Women's Hospital got decked out for their first Independence Day. The babies got dressed up in red-white-and-blue, stars and banners. The hospital says traditions like this help create positive memories for families...
Why are flags at half-staff in Mass. ahead of Fourth of July?
The U.S. flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag are being lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in honor of a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who died in June. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Mass. weather: Rain expected throughout Fourth of July weekend
You might want to bring an umbrella to your Fourth of July barbecue. Although “no washouts” are expected, some scattered showers could impact your Fourth of July plans, the National Weather Service warned. The weather service shared a chart showing the probability of precipitation. Most of Thursday afternoon...
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Massachusetts Receives EPA Grant To Support Water Quality Monitoring
BOSTON – State environmental officials recently visited King’s Beach in Lynn, Massachusetts to discuss the $254,000 grant awarded to the state by the EPA to protect regional beachgoers by supporting water quality monitoring at state beaches. The funds, provided through the BEACH Act grant program, aim to ensure that all residents have clean, safe beaches […] The post Massachusetts Receives EPA Grant To Support Water Quality Monitoring appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Seven MetroWest communities have a median home sale price higher than $1 million
Why have housing prices in Massachusetts gotten so high? And with the economy now slowing, when will we see these price increases start to moderate? The answer to the first question is well documented. There isn't nearly enough inventory — and hasn't been for several years — to accommodate demand, with restrictive local zoning cited by state officials as the No. 1 culprit. ...
Chase Sexton and Jett Lawrence Battle at Southwick | TWMX [450s] Round 5
No shortage of excitement at The Wick! The best dirt bike riders in the world battle it out in the sand for round 5 of the Pro Motocross Championship. In the 450 class Chase Sexton put on a show charging his way to the lead in moto 2! Watch the new TWMX recap video below!
Southwick SB seeks legal advice on how to handle disqualified application for retail cannabis permit
SOUTHWICK – Select Board member Jason Perron made it clear during the board’s meeting Monday that he wanted the disqualified application submitted by town resident James Jaron for one of two retail cannabis permits the town is offering to be considered equally with four other applicants despite Select Board member Diane Gale’s insistence she properly followed the process adopted by the board when she rejected his application.
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
Worcester explosion prompts local law enforcement to evaluate public safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Just days ahead of the fourth of July holiday, multiple illegal and potentially fatal explosive devices were found in Massachusetts prompted an urgent warning from officials to be on the lookout. While nothing out of the ordinary has happened in Springfield, police are also asking for...
Northampton school committee crafts response to teachers’ union’s ‘no confidence’ vote in superintendent
Weeks after the Northampton Association of School Employees announced their “no confidence” vote in Superintendent Dr. Portia Bonner, the city’s school committee approved an official statement detailing its support for the head of Northampton Public Schools. It comes as the city deals with a budget situation that...
DPH: First West Nile Virus of season found in mosquito samples on the South Shore
Health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors. State health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors after West Nile virus was detected on Tuesday in recently collected mosquito samples. It is the first detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes this...
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Massachusetts Realtor Amanda Pearce
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and the police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating her. The Worcester Police Department is currently looking for sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She stands at 5’4″ and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, dressed in black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap.
Benji Robinson: The Man Who [Briefly] Appeared as Fastest Qualifier at Southwick
Everyone knows the secret. Southwick, a track that gets rougher by the lap, is fastest early in the morning. So that leads to an interesting wrinkle where the first practice of the day, 250 B group, often produces the best lap times. This means riders who aren't ranked in the series points often land the fast qualifier award at Southwick!
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.