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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,...
'I can’t wait to tee it up': Former St. John's star Kyle Tibbetts excited about playing Mass. Amateur at 'home'
Kyle Tibbetts has looked forward to playing the Massachusetts Amateur on his home course of Framingham Country Club for a long time. “It’s been circled on my calendar for years now, ever since they announced it,” the 2006 St. John’s High graduate said. “It’s amazing.” ...
James Arciero named 2024 Legislator of the Year by DAV
LEOMINSTER — State Rep. James Arciero was named the 2024 Legislator of the Year last month by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts for his work in assisting veterans through legislation. The award was given to Arciero at the DAV’s annual Joseph R. Harold Awards Banquet in Leominster....
Meet the groups helping WMass families stave off hunger in summer months
More than 520,000 Massachusetts children depend on free or low-cost school meals. When summer hits, families face a meals gap. This is when programs like The Summer Food Service Program, the Summer Eats Program, Project Bread and Springfield Partners for Community Action step up to support families combat hunger. If...
Gov. Healey says Biden should "carefully evaluate" whether to stay in race
BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is the latest Democrat to express concerns about President Joe Biden running for re-election."I urge him to listen to the American people" In a statement, Healey said, "President Biden saved our democracy in 2020 and has done an outstanding job over the last four years. I am deeply grateful for his leadership. And I know he agrees this is the most important election of our lifetimes. The best way forward right now is a decision for the president to make. Over the coming days, I urge him to listen to the American people and...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.40 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According...
Mass. man went missing on N.H. mountain after hiking group left him behind, police say
A Massachusetts man went missing on a New Hampshire mountain Thursday evening after he struggled to keep up with his hiking group and they left him behind, according to the state’s Fish and Game Department. Mount Monadnock park rangers received a call around 5:30 p.m. about a missing hiker...
Mass. State Lottery winner: 2 $100,000 ‘Mass Cash’ prizes won on 4th of July
Two “Mass Cash” players had a lucky Independence Day. Two $100,000 prize winning tickets were sold in Somerville and West Bridgewater. One ticket was sold at Get-N-Go in Somerville, while the other was sold at Macy’s Liquors in West Bridgewater. They were the top prizes won or...
At least 8 sharks spotted off Cape Cod this week, some 100 feet from shore
Seasonal great white shark sightings around Massachusetts have increased in recent years, and with a growing population of gray seals on the Outer Cape, it’s become a popular location for great white sharks, according to Mass.gov. While shark spottings have been relatively quiet over the past few weeks, this...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school girls' track and field team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for girls' track. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA...
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