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Former Milford coach Paul Seaver will take over Wellesley boys basketball this winter
Paul Seaver's coaching career is coming full circle. The former Milford boys basketball coach will return to the sidelines in Massachusetts this winter after accepting Wellesley's open boys job earlier this month, he announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. Seaver coached at Scituate High School in Rhode Island last season after...
Milford Police Seek Contact Info for Property Owners for Emergencies
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford Police want to make it more efficient to get in touch with property owners in case of emergency. If you own property and rent it out for people to live in or if you own a business property that someone leases, they have a form they want you to fill out so they know how to contact you in case of an emergency such as a fire at your property. You can find a link to the form on the Milford Police Facebook Page. They say the information will stay confidential.
Severe thunderstorms leave thousands of New Hampshire residents without power
Severe thunderstorms swept through New Hampshire, causing extensive damage to homes and leaving thousands without power. Areas in Southern and Central New Hampshire, including Keene, were particularly affected. Strong winds toppled trees and power lines, causing some to evacuate from homes deemed unsafe. “I know that it was pretty windy...
See which prospects from Massachusetts were selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft is in the books. The state of Massachusetts will look back on it rather fondly. Seven Bay State natives were selected in the 20-round event that spanned the past three days. Many of whom are pitchers, three hailing from the South Shore. The Boston Red Sox...
Feline Rescue Society offers mobile services for Mass. cats to get neutered, spayed
FRAMINGHAM — Val Couchon is a cat person. Couchon brought Sweet Pea, a 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat, to a mobile spay and neutering facility called the Catmobile so Sweet Pea, a rescue from Worcester, could get spayed. The Salisbury-based Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's Catmobile is a mobile spay and...
All-star mom saves ump's life during Mass. Little League playoff game
A Little League mother is being credited with saving the life of the umpire of her son's playoff game in Massachusetts last week, her "quick thinking and professional care" preventing the game from turning into a tragedy. In fact, while Dr. Jennifer LaFemina was giving the umpire CPR off the...
Bravehearts' Pincince has family connection to Fitton Field
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Bravehearts outfielder Owen Pincince loves playing at Fitton Field, the baseball field on the campus of Holy Cross. Just beyond the right center field fence is the football Fitton Field, and the Pincince family knows that well, too. Owen's dad Chris, who is the winningest...
Disaster-Struck Cities Fight for Aid as FEMA Funding Runs Low
A once in 200-years storm dumped 11 inches of rain over four hours on the central Massachusetts town of Leominster in September, washing away culverts, creating a sinkhole that swallowed cars at a dealership and flooding the city council chambers with sewage. Damages to public infrastructure in Leominster exceeded $24...
Whelen Modified Tour Duel At The Dog 250 At Monadnock Up Next For Justin Bonsignore
(Press release from Souza Media) For the second time this season, Justin Bonsignore will visit Monadnock Speedway this Saturday night. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the New Hampshire track for the Duel at the Dog 250, as the season officially hits the halfway point. The race will mark...
Severe thunderstorm watch for 6 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 12:59 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch valid for Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcester counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year,...
Authorities seek suspect in Northborough shooting death
NORTHBOROUGH — The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday they are actively seeking Erik Coelho Dos Santos, who is wanted for murder following a shooting in Northborough on May 12. Dos Santos, a 20-year-old Brockton resident, is the prime suspect in the death of 16-year-old Ygor Correia...
NFL Fans Celebrate as Bill Belichick's Future Coaching Plans Revealed
It's going to be a strange year in the NFL this season as long-time New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spends the year away from the sidelines and in the media booth instead. After 24 seasons as a head coach, Belichick stepped away from the Patriots following last season and ...
Millions of gallons of wastewater dumped into the Connecticut River
(WFSB) - Millions of gallons of wastewater have been dumped into the Connecticut River. It’s happened before, thanks to our neighbors in Massachusetts. “The water is definitely up a little higher. Catfish do like stinky stuff so it could be helping them bite,” said Jasin Crowley of Enfield, who reeled in a four-pound catfish while fishing in the river.
5 Massachusetts Counties That Are the Wettest Throughout the Entire State
As it has been especially evident the past couple days, Massachusetts gets its fair share of precipitation throughout any given season. Whether it's rain, snow, sleet, hail, or some bizarre wintry mix, we have seen it all on a yearly basis in the New England region. This week, we've seen an onslaught of rain as the weekly forecast seems to change on a daily basis so we might even see more this week. But in Massachusetts, what are the areas that get the most precipitation? What are the wettest counties in the Bay State?
More Storms Bring Humidity Relief
After a round of strong and severe storms moved through New England yesterday, we have another round coming through today. With another day featuring heat and humidity, it is again possible that we see a few strong and severe storms. For that reason, we have another severe thunderstorm watch issued for areas north and west of Boston. The main risk tonight is for damaging wind gusts but also expect torrential rain and lightning as well.
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.49 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.50 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to...
Workers struggle to stay cool as summer heat continues to worsen
As summers get hotter, there is growing concern about the impact of excessive heat on workers, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors. There are state and federal efforts in the works to address this. In the meantime, extreme heat is happening more often across the U.S. Greater Boston has already had multiple heat waves this summer. In Boston, average summer temperatures have increased 1.4 degrees since 1970.
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