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EEE map for Massachusetts shows towns at highest risk level
BOSTON - Heading into Labor Day weekend, multiple towns in Massachusetts are facing critical or high risk levels of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE. A map published by the state's Department of Public Health shows the EEE threat for every community in the state.EEE cases in Massachusetts Massachusetts on Thursday reported its second human case of EEE in a woman in her 30s. She contracted the virus in Plymouth County, before the area was aerial sprayed for mosquitos. A EEE case in a horse was also confirmed there.Many towns around Plymouth have a EEE risk level of moderate or...
Nursing home oversight would be tightened under a bill passed in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ oversight of nursing homes would be strengthened, LGBTQ+ nursing home residents would be protected against discrimination, and better controls would be in place to protect against the spread of infectious disease outbreaks, under a new bill lawmakers passed this week. Approved on Thursday, the...
Massachusetts City Named Best and Cheapest for LGBTQ Home Buyers
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ community or just someone who saw the words "cheapest" and "homebuyers" and looking to buy a home in Massachusetts, you might be in luck. Even though we’ve made some strides in creating more inclusive spaces over the years, LGBTQ homebuyers still want a place that not only fits their lifestyle but also doesn’t annihilate their budget.
Cloudy and humid Sunday with some storms expected
Welcome to September! Sunday, expect a cloudy and humid day with light scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms. It won't be a complete washout, as there will be dry periods, but clouds will stay thick. Light showers favor the morning but very spotty showers possible in the afternoon. By Sunday night, the rain will taper off as a cold front moves through. Behind it, less humid and cooler days coming.
Predicting Red Sox's September call-ups thanks to MLB expanded rosters in 2024
When the last month of the regular season arrives, MLB gifts its teams with two additional roster spots. Ballclubs will be able to carry 28 players instead of the usual 26, beginning on Sept. 1. Contenders will use the extra players to bolster their roster before the postseason. Teams out...
Volleyball Secures First Win of 2024 Over St. Joesphs Long Island
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y (August 31, 2024) – The UMass Boston Volleyball Team picks up the first win of the 2024 campaign on the road against Saint Josephs University Long Island in three straight sets from the NYU Tournament in New York City, New York. The Basics:. UMass Boston...
Cross Country Begins Season at Ken O’Brien Minuteman Invite
AMHERST, Mass. – The Boston University cross country teams opened their season at the Ken O'Brien Minuteman Invite at UMass on Saturday. The men's squad finished third with 75 points and the women's squad finished fourth with 83 points. The Terriers went up against athletes from UMass, Northeastern and Central Connecticut to begin the 2024 slate. In the men's 6K, all five of BU's freshmen made their collegiate debut. Daniel Hruska led the Terriers with a time of 18:34.46 to come in fifth overall. James American Horse finished 10th in a time of 19:02.13 and was followed by Isaac Mahler...
DCR Recreational Advisory: Castle Island Playground
Beginning on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and continuing through the rest of the year the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close the Castle Island Playground in the City of Boston to accommodate a $2 million investment to improve and upgrade the playground. The playground area will be closed for the duration of work.
Stop & Shop closes first of 8 Mass. stores slated to close by November
Just a little over month after announcing plans to close 32 “underperforming stores,” including eight in Massachusetts, Stop & Shop has shuttered the grocery chains first Massachusetts location. A sign was hung at the Newton store, located at 165 Needham St., announcing the location’s closure for Thursday, Aug....
Stabbing near historic Boston theatre prompts large police response
BOSTON — Crime tape blocked off the area around the historic Strand Theatre at Uphams Corner in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood after a stabbing early Saturday morning. Boston police said officers responded to reports of a person stabbed at 531 Columbia Road at about 8:27 a.m. Police said the victim,...
Child psychologist offers expert advice on addressing bullying at school
BOSTON — Dr. Ellen Braaten, a child psychologist and director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program at Mass General Hospital, shared advice on how parents can help their children deal with bullying at school. Braaten said that children who struggle to fit in socially are most at risk....
Boston Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspected Prowler in Brighton Incidents
The Boston Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying an individual linked to a string of prowler incidents and a burglary in the Brighton area. According to the BPD's community alert, the latest episode occurred on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at about 9:23 PM near 17 Gerald Road. As the detectives from District D-14 investigate, they hope witnesses might come forward with valuable information.
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