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Georgetown store owner, employee accused of selling vape cartridges without permit
A pair of men from Haverhill are facing criminal charges after police say they found the men were selling THC vape cartridges without a license at their Georgetown store. Ram Gupta, 30, and Dinseh Kumar Yadav, 29, were arraigned on charges of distribution of a class C substance, possession with intent to distribute a class C substance, delivering cigarettes to a minor, sale of flavored tobacco and conspiracy to violate drug laws in Haverhill District Court on Wednesday. Both men were released on personal recognizance after posting a $5,000 bail when they were arrested, court records show.
Public drinking at York Beach leads lifeguard captain to reconsider his job
YORK, Maine — Maine law prohibits drinking in public spaces, but Jeffrey Patten, the beach operations coordinator for the town of York, said people violate the state law regularly by drinking openly at beaches, and he is willing to resign if town leaders don't enforce the rules and resolve ongoing issues.
Senate working on bill to protect healthcare workers in light of Blupoint controversy
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Several nurses at the Pioneer Valley Health Rehabilitation Center in South Hadley are still without some of their pay. The Senate will be debating a healthcare bill on Thursday that could impact this situation, so we spoke with State Senator Jake Oliveira on Wednesday afternoon, who told us that the House has already passed their version of the bill a few weeks ago. Once the Senate passes their version, they are hopeful to come to a compromise before the July 31st deadline.
Women-owned small business finds niche amid Maine's rapidly-growing kelp farming industry
KITTERY, Maine — A women-owned business in Kittery has found their niche to use kelp in skincare amid the industry's rapid growth in Maine. Cold Current Kelp was founded in 2021 by co-owners Inga Potter and Krista Rosen after they wanted to dip their toes into the kelp farming business.
Lottery player wins $1 million Powerball prize but immediately lost $240,000 when she got her cash
A LUCKY lottery player has won a million dollars after matching five Powerball numbers. After paying federal taxes on the winning, the Massachusetts local will lose over $240,000 of her prize money. The winning ticket was purchased in Massachusetts for the July 10 drawing that featured a $39.9 million jackpot.
Free Roller Skating Rink Open All Summer Long In Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A free, outdoor pop-up roller skating rink is open for the summer in Cambridge's Kendall Square. Rollerama at Kendall Common was put together by MIT's real estate group, and it's part of an initiative to bring the community to the newly-acquired space on the corner of Broadway and Third Street.
Wachusett Watershed Sensory Trail & Events
The MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection (DWSP) announces new installation of a Sensory Trail along a short stretch of the Mass Central Rail Trail-Sterling Spur. The Sensory Trail will provide experiences to engage and immerse people in a multi-sensory connection to nature. The...
2 New York men arrested in connection with alleged Richmond scam
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two New York men were arrested after allegedly scamming a Richmond resident out of thousands of dollars by pretending to represent a bank. Investigators charged both men with theft by deception in court this afternoon, with the assistance of an interpreter. Police said the men called...
Boston Medical Center Wins 2024 FM Excellence Award
Summary: Boston Medical Center Health System won the 2024 FM Excellence Award from ASHE for converting a 1960s nursing home into the Brockton Behavioral Health Center, a state-of-the-art, net-zero energy ready facility. This project emphasizes mental health, sustainability, and innovative design, benefiting the Brockton and greater Boston communities. Key Takeaways:
Healey Administration Awards $1-Million Plus to Lowell Clinic
– The Healey-Driscoll Administration on Tuesday announced $2.8 million in grant awards to six community-based clinics to make mental health urgent care more widely available in high-need areas, including Brockton, Roxbury, Northbridge, Fitchburg, Lowell and Worcester. Among the awardees was Trinity Care Associates in Lowell, which received $1.115-million in funding....
Southern Italian, Sicilian restaurant opens new location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city. According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury...
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: Pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users to rent swimming...
Essex court finds 2023 CCC regulations cannot be applied retroactively
An Essex Superior Court decision on June 10 upheld a contract between the city of Haverhill and a marijuana retailer in the city, finding that regulations issued by the Cannabis Control Commission last September cannot be applied retroactively. The parties in the case — the city and a business called...
'People want to come and play for the Worcester Bravehearts': Plenty of future stars find success with local team
WORCESTER —– The Worcester Bravehearts have been perennial playoff participants since they made their diamond debut in 2014. The Futures League summer baseball entry qualified for postseason play in nine of its first 10 seasons and is once again in contention for a playoff berth this summer. Chalk it up to a roster...
Tales from the scanner: Fire in a tree? Or on the ground?
Around 11:50 a.m., a three-vehicle accident was reported on Union Street in Ipswich. Damage was minor, and no injuries were reported. At 12:20 p.m., Danvers police issued a BOLO after road rage was reported in their town. A man brandished a knife at another motorist, they said. The vehicle’s registration came back to an Ipswich address. Around 40 minutes later, the dispatcher said the man had been stopped in Middleton.
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame. A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and her older siblings, Grace and Jake, were heavily involved in swimming and figured their careers would be in the water. But a...
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