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Markey highlights more than $3M for Greendale Revitalization Initiative
WORCESTER, Mass. – Sen. Ed Markey was in Worcester on Wednesday to highlight more than $3 million in federal funding to support the Greendale Revitalization Initiative. The plan encompasses 250 acres of land within the northern portion of Worcester, known as the Greendale Neighborhood. It includes the environmental remediation...
Boston man drowns in Walden Pond, authorities say
A man has died after being pulled from the water at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday that it had responded to the drowning of a 62-year-old man from Boston's Allston neighborhood. It is believed that he was snorkeling. Massachusetts State Police said...
Hall of Famer Doesn’t Hold Back About Celtics Title: ‘I’m Not Happy for Them’
Even though the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry that heated up in the 1980s has fizzled out, Michael Cooper still holds a grudge. The former Lakers guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer won five championships in LA during the ’80s, when the Celtics dominated the East and the Lakers ruled the West.
Storm damage seen across Keene, including at young mother's home where roof caved in
KEENE, N.H. — The city of Keene was hit hard by the storms on Tuesday night. Keene resident Amanda Hodgdon said one minute, there was heavy rain and winds, and the next minute, the roof caved in. She said she was sitting on a recliner with her 1-year-old daughter...
Rich Paul has no problem with Brown's comments on Bronny
BOSTON -- Jaylen Brown caused a bit of a stir earlier this week when he was spotted voicing some doubt about Bronny James' chances in the NBA. But Rich Paul -- the agent for LeBron and Bronny James and the CEO of Klutch Sports -- has taken no issue with Brown voicing his opinion.Brown was enjoying Monday night's Celtics-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas with WNBA players Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese, when he was caught on camera talking about the younger James, whom the Lakers drafted 55th overall last month."Honestly, I don't think Bronny is a pro," Brown...
New Hampshire microburst brought down 150 trees, damaging homes and cars
MILFORD, N.H. – The National Weather Service determined that a microburst caused significant damage in New Hampshire, bringing down 150 trees on Tuesday.On Wednesday, National Weather Service teams were in Milford, a town in southern New Hampshire, and Lyme, located in the central part of the state near the Vermont border. Crews were trying to determine if the damage was caused by tornadoes.The Milford storm was not a tornado. Instead, a microburst with winds around 95 mph moved for about 0.7 miles, bringing down 150 trees, damaging two homes and destroying two cars.No one was hurt.A determination has not yet been...
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...
Hundreds Still Without Power in North County, Stamford
STAMFORD, Vt. — Nearly 18 hours after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region, hundreds of customers are without power. The latest update estimates is that power will be back on at 2 p.m. in North Berkshire. Green Mountain Power's outage map could not provide an estimate on power restoration. Many...
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.
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)...
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.
Stop & Shop Announces Massachusetts Closing of 8 Locations
Stop & Shop has announced it will close 32 "underperforming" stores, according to supermarketnews.com, on or before November 2, 2024, including eight Massachusetts locations. The closings reflect a move to restructure the company. The closing list does not include the locations in Amesbury, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts. Here's a...
Massachusetts Moves to Reintroduce Happy Hour For Cheap Drinks After 40-Year Prohibition
Good news for Massachusetts residents: Happy Hour could return after a 40-year state ban. Massachusetts has been the only state where happy hours have been illegal since a ban was put in place in 1984 to combat drunk driving. However, a recent amendment approved by state lawmakers is poised to change that.
Report: Mass. has the 2nd highest cost of living in the US
Good thing the Commonwealth leads the nation with the highest average annual salary: $80,330. Living in Massachusetts? In this economy? That has got to be expensive. And it is, according to Forbes Advisor. An analysis the online news site published on July 15 revealed that the cost of living in...
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