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40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
Nurses Rally Against Bounced Checks, Low Supplies
Employees at several nursing homes in Massachusetts, including one in South Hadley, are not getting paid or are receiving bad checks,. Bounced checks are said to have been handed out at Pioneer Valley Rehabilitation Center, where some staff remain unpaid for weeks and still they continue to work. Ellen Furman...
22News Notebook for July 13th-15th
The 22News Notebook is Working for You with a look at these upcoming events in our western Massachusetts area:. (Show canceled if it rains) We’re happy to help spread the word about your non-profit event. Email details at least 2 weeks in advance to: notebook@wwlp.com.
Monday's Child: Sweet and friendly Jeinayah, 13, likes to laugh and have fun with friends
Jeinayah, 13, likes to laugh and have fun with friends. Jeinayah, who likes to be called Jen, is a very sweet and friendly girl. Although slow to warm up to strangers Jen can be very talkative, outgoing and friendly. She enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, coloring and also loves outdoor activities. She loves music of all genres. Jen is also family oriented, helpful to others and has a very vivid imagination.
Robert Kraft honored by the Ron Burton Training Village
HUBBARDSTON -- The Ron Burton Training Village dedicated a new building to Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday. The Robert K. Kraft Parthenon will now serve as the main meeting point for young and aspiring leaders and athletes at the camp for underserved youth.Burton was not only a great player for the Patriots -- the first one ever drafted by the franchise -- but an incredible person in the community. He started the Ron Burton Training Village in 1985 and for the last 40 years, his work and legacy has helped kids find purpose through education, leadership, and physical training....
60 Bullets: Cambridge, Medford, Somerville Suffering Through Summer Of Shootings
Middlesex County authorities said they have seen six shootings over the past month, with as many as 60 shots being fired, damaging homes and cars and seriously injuring one person. “Every time a gun is illegally fired in our neighborhoods, it creates the risk of death or serious injury for inn…
Holy Ghost Festa: A Portuguese tradition endures in North Plymouth, despite setbacks
The Holy Ghost Festa, scheduled for Holy Ghost Field on July 21, is Plymouth tradition that dates back over 100 years. The festival is a central part of Azorean culture and is celebrated wherever Portuguese people have settled. The festa is not as much a religious ceremony as it is...
Karen Read's lawyers keep up push for 2 charges to be dismissed
The latest update in the legal saga was filed Tuesday, with the woman's lawyers continuing to argue that two of the three charges against her in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, should be dismissed. Before detailing the "several clear fallacies" in the prosecution's argument against...
Worcester Health Update: Maddie Castile on Gun Violence, Heat Safety
Discover the captivating world behind the scenes of local shows on Radio Worcester. At Radio Worcester, we go beyond just talking about what's happening in Central Massachusetts. We take pride in bringing you a uniquely local perspective on national politics, global affairs, and the rest of Massachusetts. Our talented hosts...
First Alert: Tuesday expected to be hottest day of the week; here's when some relief is expected
Hot temperatures rule again Tuesday. We're looking at the hottest day of this stretch, and one of the hottest days this summer (so far, June 19 stands as the hottest with 98 in Boston). We'll fall a couple degrees short of that, but with dew points again soaring into the...
Zillow: You need to put down 61.7% to afford a home in metro Boston
In the US, the median-income household needs to put down about half that to afford the typical monthly mortgage payment. The dreams of homeownership in the United States are moving further out of reach for middle-class Americans. Affording even the down payment for a typical US home can be a burden, as home prices rise, interest rates remain high, and inventory lags demand.
Meet the 2024 Holy Cross Cross Country Captains: Schimitsch, Gage, and Hughes
Holy Cross head cross country coach Stephanie Reilly has named the team captains for the 2024 season, with rising seniors William Schimitsch, Caroline Gage, and Abby Hughes taking the lead roles. Schimitsch, a computer science major, stood out as the top finisher for Holy Cross in multiple meets during the 2023 season. Gage, an English major, consistently led the Crusaders in competitions last year. Meanwhile, Hughes, an economic and psychology double major, will step into the captaincy for the first time, showcasing strong leadership both on and off the course.
Caleb Kenney selected to NABC Honors Court
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior forward Caleb Kenney , a member of the men's basketball team, has been selected to the 2023-2024 National Basketball Coaches Association Honors Court. In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or senior who maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. During the 2023-2024 campaign, Kenney was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, in addition to earning first team All-ECAC and second team All-Patriot League honors. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game for the Crusaders,...
Pelvic floor issues after childbirth are not normal and can be fixed, study says
BOSTON - Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.A new survey by Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute found that most Americans believe it's normal for women to experience pelvic pain, pressure, and incontinence after giving birth. However, experts say these are signs of pelvic floor issues that affect about a third of women and that they are not normal. In other words, they are common but not something women should have to live with. They say the pelvic floor muscles are similar to the biceps and calf muscles and can be strengthened, lengthened, and relaxed with proper exercises, which can improve pelvic floor dysfunction. If you are experiencing any of these ailments, talk to your provider about seeing a pelvic floor therapist.
UMass Chan neuroscientist receives $4.1 million Transformative Research Award to study Down syndrome
Summer Thyme, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry & molecular biotechnology, is the recipient of a five-year, $4.1 million National Institutes of Health grant under the Transformative Research Award for the INCLUDE (Investigation of Co-occurring Conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndrome) Project to study intellectual disability in neurodevelopmental disorders using zebra fish as the model organism.
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