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Mass. weather: Scattered rain, thunderstorms possible on Tuesday
Much of the interior of Massachusetts will see off-and-on rainfall on Tuesday, with scattered showers passing through in the morning and then redeveloping in the afternoon, bringing a chance for a few thunderstorms. Tuesday’s showers are part of a stretch of unsettled weather in the Bay State that began on...
Mass. residents are feeling the burden of housing and transportation costs, survey finds
Across the state, people are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs and a struggling public transportation system. That’s according to a new survey of 1,408 Massachusetts residents conducted by the MassINC polling group for Transportation for Massachusetts. The poll had support from the Barr Foundation. If you purchase...
What happened at the Cannabis Control Commission?
As issues — and damning headlines — pile up at the agency, Massachusetts officials are hoping to appoint a receiver before the end of the legislative term. They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And lately, it seems that the smoke is billowing from the Cannabis Control Commission.
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
Claws for alarm: Refrigerated lobster truck gets Storrowed
No one was injured in the claws-tastrophe. A refrigerated seafood truck with a large image of a lobster on the side got “Storrowed” on Monday afternoon. The truck’s exoskeleton — erm, exterior — hit the Charlesgate pedestrian bridge and crumpled on top. Massachusetts State Police...
Major Boston-area bank to shutter 7 branches
The closures come as TD Bank works to restructure its physical locations. TD Bank is closing seven branches in Massachusetts, including two in Boston. In addition to the Boston locations, the bank is closing branches in Belmont, Brewster, Burlington, Lexington, and Pocasset (Bourne). According to a bank statement, the branches...
Taking ‘baby steps’ to net-zero: Local groups aim to educate residents on electrifying their homes
In June 2022, local climate group Mothers Out Front convened for a regularly scheduled brunch to tackle a problem. Brookline had set a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. But residents who wanted to phase out home appliances powered by fossil fuels were unsure of where to begin.
Boston Police Apprehend 'Most Wanted' Suspect Oscar Colon in Roxbury for Larceny and Property Destruction Charges
Today, officers in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood successfully apprehended Oscar Colon, who was previously at the top of the BPD's Most Wanted List. At around 12:30 PM, District B-2 (Roxbury) officers executed an arrest warrant near 43 Smith Street. Colon, 43, a Boston resident, was detained based on an outstanding warrant from Roxbury District Court.
New accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods in Fall River opens
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The Trustees held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of an accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods on Indian Town Road in Fall River on Monday. The event featured brief remarks by Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. She was joined by several locally elected officials, including Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, Maureen Flanagan from State Senator Michael Rodrigues’ office, and State Representatives Carole Fiola and Paul Schmid. Also on hand was Paul Jahnige, director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and representatives from MassTrails and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
As more turbine trash washes up on Nantucket, town considers suing
Debris has also been seen as far away as Chatham. As additional debris from a damaged offshore wind turbine washes ashore on Nantucket, the town is considering other methods of dealing with the aftermath, including litigation. Last weekend, a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine sent floating debris and sharp fiberglass across...
Ravizza to be arraigned on Vineyard charges
Jared Ravizza, who is facing multiple charges including murder in Connecticut, will be arraigned at the Edgartown District Court in September on misdemeanor and felony charges extending from an April incident in West Tisbury. Ravizza was not present during a hearing Monday morning at the Edgartown courthouse. On April 14,...
Red Sox players send clear message as MLB trade deadline nears
Few expected the Red Sox to be MLB trade deadline buyers when the 2024 season began. But with Boston eight games over .500 (53-45) and in the thick of the American League Wild Card race as of Monday, it's hard to see the team not looking to add before next Tuesday's deadline.
Plymouth County DA identifies Lakeville swimmer
LAKEVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) — A man who was recovered from Long Pond in Lakeville on Saturday after he went missing during “Pond-A-Palooza” has been identified. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office said Todd Page died on Saturday after he went missing in the pond during the afternoon hours at the Eagles Club on County Street.
Tired of the heat? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for 2024 fall weather
The brutal summer temperatures will soon subside to make way for a cool fall in New England, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts. In its fall forecast, the Old Farmer's Almanac is projecting a mix of average and below-average temperatures throughout New England. ...
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