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Crash involving 2 tractor-trailers backs up traffic for miles on Mass. Pike
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Railroad bridge on Heard Street damaged in water main break
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After injuries hamper start of college career, Northbridge's Masciarelli embraces fresh start
Whether it was playing basketball or running distances for Marianapolis Prep, Sydney Masciarelli thrived — and injury free. The Northbridge native headed off to the University of North Carolina in 2021 as a scholarship athlete, after collecting Gatorade runner of the year accolades in Connecticut for her performances, and also reaped NEPSAC honors there for her efforts on the hardwood.
See all homes sold in Worcester County, June 30 to July 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from June 30 to July 6. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,881-square-foot home on State Road in Baldwinville that sold for $400,000. Athol.
North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter was overflowing visitors, balloons and donated supplies at Saturday's open house. North County's first animal shelter is operating out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road. "We're very excited for this to open," said Mayor...
Daily News readers vote Depot Street Tavern's french fries as tops in Greater Milford
MILFORD — The best french fries in Greater Milford are made at Depot Street Tavern at 45 Depot St., according to an informal poll of Daily News readers. Executive chef Kimberly Haslam, of Northbridge, has worked at Depot Street Tavern for eight years. She said its signature fries are a byproduct of the restaurant's three-step cooking process, as well as due to the hard work of the staff.
Massachusetts has some of the worst postal service nationally, according to USPS
Have you noticed your mail not arriving on time? You’re not alone. USPS reported Massachusetts and Rhode Island within the bottom 10 states percentage-wise with on-time deliveries, according to the United States Postal Service second quarter performance report. Massachusetts and Rhode Island saw a 84.2% on time delivery rate...
Lead investigator in Karen Read murder case faces duty status hearing
Michael Proctor commented on Karen Read’s physical appearance, used vulgar language, suggested he had made up his mind based on evidence as to Read’s guilt, and said he wished Read would kill herself.
What happened when drug users in 2 Mass. cities got paid to distribute Narcan
In 2021 and 2022, harm reduction organizations in two Massachusetts cities tried out a novel approach: paying people who use drugs, in cash, to distribute Narcan in their personal circles. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found the method used in Gloucester and Holyoke to be “feasible,”...
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Lacrosse: Selections announced for Independents, Classes A, B & C
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. boys lacrosse selections on Saturday, July 6. Take a look at the first and second-team selections for each class below:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
There, there, the Mass. millionaires will be alright (Editorial)
Weekend before last, a family that lives at least part of the year on Cape Cod showed the world it has enough money to celebrate a birthday in style. Policy shouldn’t be based on anecdotes, but this soiree suggests to us that 2022′s Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire’s tax, was one of the smartest ballot questions of a generation.
Hot temperatures, high humidity prompts heat advisory for parts of Mass.
Starting the week off with humid to sticky conditions Monday through Wednesday. For Monday and Tuesday, actual temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. High humidity plus hot highs will make it feel close to 100 degrees, prompting a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday for southern New England and Greater Boston. Inland locations will see more intense heat and humidity.
Monday's Child: Sisters Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, have a close bond and love to be active
Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, love to be active. Chantce and Halo are spunky, creative girls who share a very close bond. Chantce, the older sister, is outgoing and makes friends easily. She loves sports, especially soccer, basketball and hockey. Both girls love to play outside. Chantce is creative and enjoys art projects. Halo is a curious and sweet girl. While she can be shy at first, once she is comfortable she loves to spend time with others. Halo loves to go swimming and participate in gymnastics. She also enjoys art projects. Chantce and Halo have a very close relationship and love spending time together.
Highlighting the best: South Shore high school rugby all-scholastics
The South Shore was unquestionably the hub of Massachusetts high school rugby in the spring. The area was home to two state champions - BC High in Division 1 and Weymouth in Div. 2 boys - and a pair of state finalists. The Wildcats successfully completed a three-peat by holding Hanover off. The Weymouth girls also reached the state final, running into a powerhouse program in Belmont. ...
Dense fog advisory issued for 3 Massachusetts counties until Monday midday
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:56 a.m. valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and noon for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
More than 30 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 7
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, June 30, due to the presence of dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach in Dennis and Colonial Acres West beach and Windmill Beach in...
Dangerous heat will make it feel like 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON - Be prepared for dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday. It will feel like 100 degrees outside across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire so be prepared.The WBZ-TV Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the high heat and humidity.Heat AdvisoryThe National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It will go into effect at noon on Monday. It is set to last through 8 p.m. Tuesday. While many parts of central and western Massachusetts are not included in the advisory, it's important to proceed with caution, as heat index values in...
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