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Plenty of local golfers in hunt as Worcester County Women's Amateur returns to Tatnuck CC
Vincenza “Vinny” Papa will try to repeat as champion at the second annual Worcester County Women’s Amateur at Tatnuck CC next Friday and Saturday. Papa, 15, of Foster, R.I., shot 69-73 for a total of 4-under 146 last year to finish four shots ahead of runner-up Mackenzie Whitney of Westminster and Oak Hill...
Homelessness in Worcester County increases for third straight year
The population of unhoused people in Worcester County grew nearly 20% from 2023 to 2024, exacerbating housing advocates’ fears that it could be a while before homelessness in the region declines. The nonprofit Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance recently released data it gathered in January as part of the U.S....
Super Bowl Winner Blasts New England Patriots for Selection of 'Developmental Quarterback' Drake Maye
The New England Patriots did what most expected and selected a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. North Carolina signal-caller Drake Maye was the Patriots' selection, but the pick did not come without its fair share of controversy. Social media users, and even one former ...
Investigation involving agencies from across Massachusetts results in sentence of gang member for racketeering, firearm, and drug offenses
BOSTON – A Boston area man has been sentenced for his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 26-year-old Keiarri Dyette, a/k/a “Kemo,” was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William Young to 42 months in prison and four years of supervised release. In March 2024, Dyette pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, dealing in firearms without a license and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — Animal rescuers were trying to keep dozens of dolphins away from shallow waters around Cape Cod on Saturday after 125 of the creatures stranded themselves a day earlier. Teams in Massachusetts found one group of 10 Atlantic white-sided dolphins swimming in a dangerously shallow area...
Mass. weather: Thunderstorms could begin Saturday night
Massachusetts could see two rounds of thunderstorms this weekend, with a first round beginning Saturday night and another, possibly more intense, round of storms picking up Sunday, National Weather Service forecasters said. While Saturday will mostly stay dry throughout the day, scattered showers and potentially thunderstorms are expected to roll...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $5 million grand prize claimed in game
A Massachusetts woman won a $5 million grand lottery prize and said she’s going to buy a car — but has a special dealership in mind. Kathy Burgess, of Lanesborough, won $5 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch ticket game. The game costs $20 per ticket to play, and this was the final grand prize to be claimed in the game.
Massachusetts Oyster Project Announces First Public Oyster Shell Drop-off Locations
YARMOUTH – As the Massachusetts Oyster Project (MOP) kicks off its 2024 restaurant oyster shell recycling program, the nonprofit has announced that for the first time, residents and tourists can bring their shucked oysters to be dropped off at a pair of designated public sites in Yarmouth. Oysters dropped off for recycling will aid the […] The post Massachusetts Oyster Project Announces First Public Oyster Shell Drop-off Locations appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Massachusetts Affiliate WGBH Produces Many Notable PBS Programs
The Public Broadcasting Service has produced many memorable hours of programming since its founding on November 3, 1969. You may not know that many of those programs were produced by the Boston-based PBS station, WGBH-TV Channel 2. WGBH, owned by the WGBH Education Foundation, has several sister television stations and...
Massachusetts Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Massachusetts became the 18th state to ban discrimination based on one's natural hairstyles. Then-Governor Charlie Baker affixed his signature to the Massachusetts CROWN Act that day. The law took effect on October 24, 2022. The law firm Ogletree Deakins says the law is "An Act...
Pharmacy Chain with 145 Massachusetts Locations Announces “Significant Store Closings”
Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping. Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops. While small and family-owned businesses are a vital part of the state's economy, big box stores have their place in Massachusetts as well.
22News Notebook for June 29th-July 1st
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Massachusetts abandons airport migrant shelter solution: ‘Not an appropriate place’
Illegal immigrants will no longer be allowed to encamp in Boston’s Logan International Airport as Massachusetts begins housing migrants in a taxpayer-funded emergency facility. Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) broke the news on Friday, saying that effective July 9, migrants will be banned from sheltering in the state’s largest airport. Instead, the sanctuary state will transfer […]
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