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Department of Public Health confirms first case of measles in Massachusetts since 2020
BOSTON (July 18, 2024) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed that an adult resident from Worcester County who recently traveled internationally was diagnosed with measles in early July 2024. This is the first confirmed case of measles in a Massachusetts resident since early 2020. People who...
Hapco Farms expands leadership position with new Massachusetts venture, expansion in Florida
These two major facilities will further enhance Hapco Farm’s vast East Coast packing, cold storage capabilities in order to better service the increasing needs of their customers in the area. The strategically placed facilities give Hapco the ability to deliver overnight or same-day delivery from Miami, FL, to Halifax, NS. At the same time, these additional locations will be introducing new volume commodities, grown on-site as well as buying from local surrounding farmers.
Recent heavy rain leading to more sewer overflows into Connecticut River
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With high amounts of rain flowing down the Connecticut River, people are growing concerned over large amounts of sewer flowing in to the Connecticut River. Many areas in western Massachusetts along the river tend to see an uptick in sewer and debris overflow due to large amounts of rain flow.
First West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample confirmed in Western Mass.
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - West Nile Virus has been confirmed in a mosquito sample taken from East Longmeadow. It’s the first positive sample in western Massachusetts this season and the eleventh positive sample statewide. The sample from East Longmeadow was gathered on Monday, July 15th. At this point,...
A small win for Island river herring
Island herring managers say they are optimistic for the dwindling species, following a recent decision by a regional fishing agency to pass a number of measures intended to help rebuild both sea and river herring populations and reduce the bycatch of river herring. The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)...
Job Cuts in Massachusetts Soon: Company Lays Off 100 Workers Unexpectedly
WFCN – A state filing indicates that 100 people in Massachusetts will be laid off by an unexpected company by the beginning of September. According to a recent state filing, Yankee Candle Inc. will be shutting down its distribution center and offices in South Deerfield, Mass., on September 9th.
Update: Rip current statement affecting 4 Massachusetts counties until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 2:52 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Thursday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away...
Surge in Massachusetts homeless population seen in yearly count
Data from the yearly count of the state’s unhoused conducted in communities across Massachusetts at the end of January is still being processed and analyzed. However, it appears the numbers of individuals and families that are in unstable housing situations has increased in fits and starts over the last 11 years. “The general...
Elderly Woman Loses $5000 in Moving Scam
A woman recently contacted the Better Business Bureau of Central New England saying she was moving from Arizona to Massachusetts when she was scammed out of almost five thousand dollars and lost all her furniture. It appears she was the victim of a moving scam. The 75 year old woman, who was no stranger to moving, was pressured into locking in a “low-ball” bid for her move. Among the red flags, the company seemed to operate under several different names, and she kept being told her move would be cancelled if she didn’t come up with more funds. The worst of it, the movers who loaded up the van with her belongings, are nowhere to be found. She moved into an empty apartment and her furniture is who knows where.
New Course Aims to Help First-Year Students Succeed in Higher Education
Entering college can be an existentially vulnerable time for many. Luckily, Merrimack College is here to support and guide its newest enrollees with a brand-new course. “Who am I?,” a new required course for all freshmen, aims to get students thinking critically and reflectively about their mission and purpose as human beings, not just as students, through individual writing assignments and group projects.
Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
Ipswich legal notice: 30 Town Farm Road
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Set the Soundtrack of America’s Oldest Seaport: Help Craft Gloucester’s Community Playlist
This season, Discover Gloucester is tuning into the rich musical vibes of Cape Ann with an exciting new community initiative. Residents and visitors alike are invited to help compile a community playlist that will serve as a sound-based souvenir and an ode to the abundant live music scene of gorgeous Gloucester, MA.
Trucking company catches fire during lightning storm
A trucking company caught fire during a lightning storm in Massachusetts on Tuesday night. The incident occurred on July 16th at Gurrisi Trucking on Corwin Street in Peabody, Massachusetts. According to Patch News, the fire started during a lightning storm, although lightning has not officially been determined as the cause...
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Charlotte Hornets (1-0) Las Vegas Summer League Game #3 7/17/24
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Charlotte Hornets (1-0) Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The Hornets played in the California Classic Summer League before coming to Las Vegas. They won all 3 games there, beating San Antonio, the team from China, and Sacramento. They also won their first game in Las Vegas, beating the Knicks 94-90. The Celtics and Hornets last played in Summer League in 2018 when the Celtics won 100-80, while starting Kadeem Allen, Jarrod Uthoff, Jabari Bird, Semi Ojeleye, and Guerrschon Yabusele.
Messier 13, The Great Hercules Cluster
Orion Xt10g goto Dobsonian Alt/Azimuth ZWO 294 MC ZWO EAF focuser Optolong UV/IR cut filter Nexus 0.75x Focal Reducer and Coma Corrector. Here’s my globular cluster, M 13, The Great Hercules Cluster. This cluster has several hundred thousand stars grouped in a relatively small area about 145 light-years in diameter. M13’s star count is estimated to be as high as 500,000 stars!
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