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Severe thunderstorms leave thousands of New Hampshire residents without power
KEENE, N.H. — Severe thunderstorms swept through New Hampshire Tuesday, causing extensive damage to homes and leaving thousands without power. Areas in Southern and Central New Hampshire, including Milford and Keene, were particularly affected. Strong winds toppled trees and power lines, causing some to evacuate from homes deemed unsafe.
Trend of warm weather making summer busy for Worcester electrician
WORCESTER, Mass. — The sun was shining down harshly over Coes Pond in Worcester Tuesday. "You can't keep cool on a day like this," joked one swimmer. And while some took in the heat, others worked in it. Temperatures hovering in the high 80s and low 90s with feel like temps in the 100s make the job that much harder for electrician Bill Riley.
Alex Cora digs at former Red Sox players in recent comments involving Jarren Duran
Jarren Duran is hours from his first All-Star game appearance at Globe Life Field. The Boston Red Sox outfielder has been among the teams' best players all season — literally, all season. Duran has started every game for the Sox in 2024, all but one out of the leadoff...
License Law Changes For Mass. Residents Over 75
Are older drivers responsible for more motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts? The state of Massachusetts says no. Statistics tell us that the crash rate for older drivers is relatively low due to the fact that most older drivers tend to self-regulate by taking simple but important precautions. -mass.gov. I bet...
'Pedal to the metal.' With Sagamore Bridge replacement funded, focus is on getting started
SAGAMORE BEACH — With all the money now secured to replace the Sagamore Bridge, all hands are on deck to get the project started as quickly as possible. "We now begin what's called the design-build phase of this, and we're looking to have shovels in the ground by no later than 2027," Gov....
MSPCA working with TJO, local shelters to get animals adopted
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the bay state looks to clear out their shelters, one animal protection organization is making it a little easier. “We had people waiting at the door today waiting for the doors to open and meet the dogs, and when the kennels are full, we need to get them out into homes,” expressed Heather Cahillane.
Failure to put down dying dog is not crime, Massachusetts high court rules
The state’s highest court said it does not approve of Maryann Russo’s decision to have her 14-year-old cockapoo die at home, declining a veterinarian’s recommendation to euthanize her very ill pet, but justices determined her choice does not violate the state’s animal cruelty laws. In considering the case, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Monday that […] The post Failure to put down dying dog is not crime, Massachusetts high court rules appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Nearly 40 beaches across Massachusetts closed on Monday
On a hot and humid Monday in Massachusetts where temperatures in most regions are expected to climb above 90 degrees, close to 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 37 beaches...
State declares western region under mild drought conditions
As a result of the declaration, the state's drought management plan is in place and requires detailed monitoring of drought conditions, coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to any affected municipalities.
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