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The Lehrer Report: Aug. 15, 2024
Garden report: The chipmunk is having a superb meals with my tomatoes — even green ones. I try to harvest every day to keep ahead of the little foodie, but the chipmunk is faster and can squeeze through the fence. The asters and hibiscus have bloomed. Waiting for...
Opening doors for immigrants: UMass Dining’s Pam Adams finds work for Haitian community
AMHERST — On the 10th floor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus Center, Samuel Noel, a welder by trade, works as a dishwasher — his first job in the United States. Noel, a Haitian immigrant who moved to Greenfield’s Days Inn shelter on Colrain Road with his...
UMass lands $6.4M EPA grant to help steel industry shrink carbon footprint
AMHERST — More than 37% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions are produced by the billions of tons of concrete, asphalt, steel, glass and other construction materials used in buildings and other infrastructure projects, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates. For steel manufacturers to better understand their carbon...
‘You’re not done’: Shutesbury resident saves life of good friend by performing CPR at remote camp
Michael Haynack is alive today because of what he calls a “cascade of miracles.”. The first of those miracles was the presence of his longtime friend Frank Grindrod when an unexpected heart attack threatened his life. The second, and perhaps most important, was the Shutesbury resident’s knowledge of CPR and his ability to perform it on Haynack for almost 20 minutes as emergency responders rushed to the remote, heavily wooded scene.
A safe place to play?: After boats collide, Shutesbury to examine regulations on Lake Wyola
SHUTESBURY — A serious accident involving two boats that injured one person on Lake Wyola in June is prompting town officials to begin forming a committee to examine overhauling a bylaw that governs use of the 128-acre site. But with the Select Board proposing a seven-member Lake Wyola Boating...
As Vineyard Wind tries to recover after turbine incident, new Salem wind project begins
Despite ongoing issues at the first major offshore wind farm in the country that has temporarily halted energy production, Massachusetts is continuing to emphasize wind as a source of renewable energy. That starts with another major project on the North Shore. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Patriots Division Rival Facing Massive Loss for Second Straight Year
The New England Patriots have seen a lot of turnover over the last couple of months. The list includes a new head coach, general manager, and some new players coming to town. The Patriots will have their work cut out for them within the division. The New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins are all expected to be good teams in 2024 but one of these squads was hit with a massive loss for the second straight year.
Supervisory union continues to find financial failings
WHITINGHAM- Past financial mismanagement at Windham Southwest Supervisory Union was even worse than initially estimated, superintendent Bill Bazyk told Twin Valley School Board members at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The business office remains tied up with the backlog, Bazyk said, a situation that will likely continue for several months....
Animal Rescue League removes more than 20 animals from home in Harwich
HARWICH — More than 20 animals were removed Thursday from a Harwich home by the Animal Rescue League of Boston Law Enforcement Department. Officials from the Animal Rescue League of Boston were on site Thursday at 908 Queen Anne Road. “The action in Harwich was part of an ongoing investigation with the...
In $3.15 million deal, Bay State Savings Bank buys former Becker College Student Center
WORCESTER — A former Becker College building at 44 West St., most recently used as a student center for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was bought by Bay State Savings Bank for $3.15 million, according to the real estate broker. The brick building at 44 West St. abuts Cedar Street and is about 19,000 square...
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile in Blackstone
BLACKSTONE, Mass. (WLNE) — The Town of Blackstone and the Blackstone Board of Health have reported that the state Department of Public Health has confirmed that a collection of mosquitoes from a surveillance site in Blackstone has tested positive again for West Nile Virus. Officials are taking precautionary measures...
44-year-old Massachusetts woman held without bail in murder of Christine Mello
A 44-year-old Weymouth woman was ordered held without bail Thursday after entering a not guilty plea to the murder of 56-year-old Christine Mello in Mello’s Weymouth home on Lake Street, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. Kelly Shaw, who had been staying with Mello, had previously pleaded...
Bellows Falls man dies in Westminster crash
WESTMINSTER — An 87-year-old Bellows Falls man died following a vehicle crash on US Route 5 at the intersection with Coolidge Street, officials reported. Hugh Haggerty, the operator of a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, sustained fatal injuries in the accident that occurred under clear skies and on dry road conditions.
Police: Woman charged with drunk driving, struck police officer while leaving concert in Barnstable
A Falmouth woman is facing drunk driving charges after she allegedly struck an officer with her car while leaving a concert Thursday night, Barnstable police say.
Racial Unity Team welcomes Andrés Mejía to board of directors
EXETER — The Racial Unity Team recently announced the appointment of Andrés Mejía to its board of directors. Mejía, who is the director of organizational learning and talent development at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, will serve the remaining vacant term of board member Kathleen Blake, who stepped down from her position. “I am...
New Hampshire Now Has Its Own Smithsonian Story
When you hear the word "Smithsonian", does your mind wander to Washington, D.C.?. The Smithsonian National Museum is a marvel compilation of 17 museums in the the D.C. area, including the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, and American Art Museum. It's a destination for students,...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
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