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Suspect wanted out of Middletown arrested in MA
(WFSB) - A suspect wanted out of Middletown was apprehended across state lines in Massachusetts, according to state police. Troopers said that they received a “be on the lookout” alert for the unidentified suspect from Middletown police around 1 p.m. on Thursday. Middletown police told them that a...
Seasonable midsummer weekend ahead for Southern New England
A beautiful midsummer weekend is ahead for Southern New England with seasonable temperatures. Highs will reach the low to mid-80s on Saturday with a partly sunny sky. A weak area of low pressure passes south of New England on Sunday and could bring clouds and an isolated shower towards the south coast early Sunday morning.
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...
The weekend: Heels & Wheels, Friday Fun & Brunch party among 33 things to do in Northern RI
Northern, RI – Dare we say this weather is perfect?. Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, where we round up our local events and happening so you can make the most of your free time – locally. Many of our area businesses and venues have been closed over the past few weeks – and we took a break ourselves, at least from these weekly features.
The nation’s 911 system is on the brink of its own emergency
This article was originally published on KFF Health News. Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates...
New upscale, boutique hotels planned for CT. It’s a niche spreading across the state.
A new boutique hotel about to open in Litchfield along with another planned in Middletown and two heavily upscale hotels coming to Mystic and Westport indicate Connecticut’s hospitality industry is bouncing back from the pandemic, but with a different emphasis than before. The niche for smaller, ultra-stylish hotels is drawing plenty of action this year, with developers constructing or ...
CodaPet offers at-home euthanasia service for dying pets: Why it can be a better option
A service to help people with their pets passing away has become available in the Norwich area. CodaPet, which is offered in 114 cities across the country, offers at-home euthanasia service for pets. The service, where veterinary professionals make home visits and help with the process, began operating locally last week.
Hartford school budget woes worry parents, advocates and teacher unions
Amid budget cuts and public scrutiny in Hartford Public Schools, parents and advocates say they worry about adequate resources for multilingual learners and other underserved students. Meanwhile, teacher unions are criticizing district leadership as the district faces funding issues. "There is just not enough money to resource our district,” said...
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
U.S. News & World Report names Saint Francis Hospital one of the country's best regional hospitals
HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. News & World Report has named Saint Francis Hospital among its best regional hospitals for 2024-2025, according to a release from the facility on Wednesday. It is the 12th consecutive year that the hospital in Hartford has earned a spot on the list created by...
Your updated weekend forecast
Quiet weather through midday today, but pay attention for a fast hitting thunderstorm later this afternoon & there could be a shower tonight. Clearing early tomorrow & next week starts quiet then turns very humid with showers & storms too! Early this morning: Partly cloudy to clear & comfy. Lows in the upper 50s to […]
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
CBD scare sends four YMCA campers to hospital
COVENTRY − Four girls from a YMCA summer camp were taken to a hospital Thursday out of concern that they ate gummies containing CBD. Members of the Western Coventry Fire District went to Camp Westwood at about 11:20 a.m. Thursday and brought four campers, ranging in age from about 12 to 15, to Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Fire Capt. Robert Mann said. ...
Emergency water ban in effect in Pascoag & Harrisville
BURRILLVILLE – The Harrisville Water District and the Pascoag Utility District have implemented an emergency water ban for all of Harrisville and Pascoag water customers, with restrictions in place from Thursday, July 18 until further notice. A notice from the Harrisville Operating Committee signed by Harrisville Supt. Marc Baptista...
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