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Massachusetts Lake Among The Most Difficult To Pronounce In The U.S.
Summer is in full swing and it's time to start hitting the lakes to cool off. Especially for those that don't have the time and money to drive all the way to The Cape to go to the ocean (even though I think it's well worth it), we spend a lot of time in Berkshires or Massachusetts in general at what we call "The Lake." Whether you swim and fish at Windsor Lake in North Adams or enjoy live music at Onota Lake in Pittsfield where LIVE 95.9 presents the Live on The Lake concert series during the summer months.
Railroad bridge on Heard Street damaged in water main break
WORCESTER — A section of Heard Street is detoured after a water main gave way early Monday. The break occurred near a railroad overpass, undermining the roadway and sidewalk on the structure. Repairs are needed. Heard Street is closed between Stafford and Genesee streets. ...
Here’s the #1 Best Neighborhood for Raising Teens in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has been known as a top state for families, education, and safety. It's no surprise that many people want to make the Bay State their home. Depending on your age some areas of Massachusetts are more ideal for living than others. Where would be an ideal place to live in Massachusetts for families living with teenagers?
Statewide Ban Looming For Multiple Animals In Mass.
The use of wild animals for human entertainment is a polarizing subject to say the least. In February, some legislation moved one step closer to reality where a statewide ban on wild animals in traveling circuses would exist. An Act Relative to the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes,...
10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Massachusetts
Thinking of trading your current home for Massachusetts’ clam chowder and Red Sox fever? Before you embrace the Bay State’s historic charm and coastal beauty, there are a few hiccups you might want to consider. From frosty winters to high living costs, here are ten reasons why some folks might find themselves missing their old stomping grounds!
2 New England States Officially Have State Dogs: Is Yours One of Them?
People Magazine finally came out with an article that interests me: the official dogs of each state. Actually, according to them, only 13 states were granted a state dog, including New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Let's start with New Hampshire. Have you ever heard of a Chinook? Well, it's adorable, and...
Massachusetts governor urges Biden to consider dropping out of 2024 race
Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA), a close ally to Joe Biden, called on the president to “carefully evaluate” his political future Friday amid growing calls within the party for him to drop out of the election. “The best way forward right now is a decision for the president to make,” Healey said in a statement. “Over […]
Central Mass. by the Numbers
$400,000 A Blackstone man was sentenced to three years in prison after embezzling more than $400,000 from a second-hand store in Worcester. Anthony Prizio, 49, was sentenced in U.S. District Court. In February, he pleaded guilty to using the identities of others and falsifying work hours in a scheme that directed wages to...
Webster Water Ski Collective to host free water ski clinic for veterans Wednesday
SHREWSBURY — The Webster Water Ski Collective will host a free water skiing clinic for veterans at Lake Quinsigamond on Wednesday. The event is only one of 14 events across the country specifically for veterans, with the goal of improving their independence and quality of life. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is...
Framingham condominium owners are seeking $259,000 to cover 'enormous' water bill
FRAMINGHAM — Condominium owners at a 200-unit complex off Edgell Road believe they've been unfairly penalized by the city, saying they weren't properly notified of changes to their water bills that have led to thousands of dollars in additional payments. Most of the residents at Windsor Green claim that...
Linda Vieira receives Portuguese Heritage Award
Linda Vieira of Acton received a Portuguese Heritage Award at the Heritage Day of Portugal celebration, hosted on June 11 by the Massachusetts Portuguese American Legislative Caucus in the House of Representatives Chamber. Representative Danillo Sena presented the award. Vieira, a resident of Acton and dedicated advocate for her community,...
New panel charged with helping Massachusetts meet its renewable energy goals
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the formation this week of a new panel charged with guiding the state’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The Energy Transformation Advisory Board includes representatives of labor, business, finance and environmental justice advocacy organizations as well as utilities,...
Mass. health officials urge people to use bug spray to guard against West Nile, EEE
Health officials urged Bay Staters on Wednesday to use bug spray outdoors this summer after mosquito samples tested positive for two viruses. The Department of Public Health said the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in mosquito samples collected June 30 in Carver, Massachusetts. DPH's alert comes a day after officials said the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory identified West Nile virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples collected June 25 in Quincy.
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