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MA Shoppers: Beware When You Swipe While Shopping!
Attention Bay State residents: When you are out doing your grocery shopping, pay heed to your surroundings especially when using a credit or debit card when checking out. Big Y supermarket discovered skimmers south of the border in two of its Connecticut stores last month. The grocery chain reports an unknown individual has attached a skimming device to one single terminal in each of its Naugatuck and Plainville locations. back on June 29th. At the present time, there are no reports of a similar incident in Massachusetts.
The future of Steward Health Care's hospitals remains uncertain after bidding deadline
Monday evening was the deadline for bids on the seven Massachusetts hospitals being sold by bankrupt Steward Health Care, and it could be a while before the public learns any details about who the bidders are. Steward hasn’t yet confirmed the receipt of any bids, and the company isn’t required...
Trump could see support grow after assassination attempt, even in Mass.
CAMBRIDGE - The image of Donald Trump with his fist in the air after an attempted assassination has already become iconic, even in some parts of traditionally blue Massachusetts. "I thought he was tough when he stood up and he gave the little fist-pump afterwards," Tom Fialkosky said Monday. "Thank God he survived," another voter in Billerica added.Billerica is one of the few communities in greater Boston with a history of residents supporting Donald Trump. "I just kind of feel bad that happened to him," said Elizabeth Hill. "I was just glad he got up and he was OK."Political effect of assassination...
4K Restored SEVEN SAMURAI To Screen At Park Theatre
The film has been called a masterpiece by so many, it's hard to keep count. For it's 50th Anniversary, SEVEN SAMURAI has been completely restored in 4K for the first time. It will be screened only once at Jaffrey's Park Theatre on Friday, July 26 at 6:30 pm. The film will be presented on the theatre's giant screen in the Eppes Auditorium.
Comedy Mind Reader Eric Dittelman To Perform At Park Theatre
How he does it, nobody knows, but Eric Dittelman can read your mind, any mind. and tell you things he shouldn't know. It is mind-boggling, good fun. Eric comes to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30pm. Eric Dittelman has been entertaining audiences at colleges,...
Mass. healthcare workers demand answers after not being paid for over a month
NEWTON - Healthcare workers at Blupoint Healthcare say they have not been paid in more than a month. Now, they are demanding to know why their paychecks are bouncing at the bank."There are just a lot of excuses"One employee said that she has gone four weeks without a paycheck and needed to transfer money from her savings account to pay her bills.Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation is one of four long-term care facilities owned by Blupoint Healthcare in Newton. Employees at three of their facilities, Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation in Amesbury, and...
VIDEO: Damage from Monday’s storms in Franklin County
DEERFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The storms that rolled through Tuesday night left damage behind, including downed trees and power outages in Franklin County. It has been a long nearly 24 hours for electrical crews in Greenfield as they had been looking to fix multiple issues. Approximately one or two minutes away from the area of Monson Street and Wisdom Way in Greenfield, multiple utility trucks could be seen addressing a downed tree that knocked out electrical wires. Kristin and Corriann Delaney, a mother and daughter who live just down the road from the tree fell, told Western Mass News that they have not had electricity and running water since around 9 p.m. Tuesday night. They did, however, have a small generator, which helped them and their dog get through the night.
Confirmed microburst damages homes, cars and topples 150 trees in New Hampshire
MILFORD, N.H. — A confirmed microburst and severe thunderstorms swept through New England Tuesday, causing extensive damage to homes in New Hampshire and thousands without power. The National Weather Service confirmed the straight line wind damage in Milford, New Hampshire, was the result of a microburst. The NWS said...
City councilor: Worcester officials, Stop & Shop will meet to discuss store closure
WORCESTER — Days after it was announced the Lincoln Plaza Stop & Shop was one of eight in the state to close and a city councilor requested the city try to prevent the closure, councilors are planning a meeting to discuss the matter. During Tuesday's City Council meeting, District 1 City Councilor Jennifer...
Personal Property Revaluations coming this month
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Board of Assessors are beginning a comprehensive personal property revaluation this month. Real Estate Research Consultation Inc. has been hired to assist in the execution of the reevaluations, beginning with Greenfield businesses on Tuesday, July 23rd. The Assessors Department encourages every personal property owner to participate in this process, questions can be directed to the Assessors Department at (413) 772-1506.
Pahua and Meridian Brothers at Bandwagon Series
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents the rising star of Mexican electronic folk, Pahua, and experimental Latin tropical band Meridian Brothers, on Saturday, July 20, at 6 p.m., at Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Road in Putney. “Electronic beats mix with Mexican soul in Pahua....
Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Fiona Coffey, a creative producer, global theater historian, and accomplished administrator dedicated to making the arts accessible, will become the new director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard, Danoff Dean of Harvard College Rakesh Khurana announced Wednesday. Coffey will take the directorial helm Aug. 5, succeeding Jack Megan,...
Check out Wednesday's local summer sports schedule
Ronnie's at Auburn, 6 p.m. (Krock) Shrewsbury at Lunenburg, 6 p.m. (Marshall) Oxford at Blackstone Valley, 7 p.m. (Renaud, Woonsocket) Vermont at Bravehearts, 6:30 p.m. (Fitton) American Legion. Zone 4 playoffs. First round. Shrewsbury at North County, 5:30 p.m. (Winchendon School) Framingham at Hudson, 7 p.m. (High School) Little League.
Duran becomes just 5th Red Sox player to win All-Star Game MVP
BOSTON -- An incredible season continued for Jarren Duran on Tuesday, when the Red Sox outfielder took home MVP honors of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Duran is just the fifth player in Red Sox history to be named MVP of the Midsummer Classic.Duran took home the MVP trophy -- named after Red Sox legend Ted Williams -- thanks to his tiebreaking, two-run homer off Hunter Greene in the fifth inning. The blast put the American League on top for good in a 5-3 victory, and gave Duran a place in MLB history.Duran's All-Star Game jersey will soon occupy some...
Cybersecurity Center at Springfield Union Station Nears Opening
There are plenty of ways to learn about cybersecurity, Gene Kingsley said, but none better than actually doing it. “It’s a huge advantage to be immersed in an environment where you’re undergoing what you’re learning about. You’re not just learning coding; you’re actually applying coding. You’re not just reading a book; you’re applying knowledge that you can replicate on your next job, having had this experience.”
Massachusetts Insurance Agency Deland, Gibson Acquires Atchue Agency
Independent insurance agency Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates in Wellesley, Massachusetts announced it recently acquired Atchue Insurance Agency, which is located about 35 miles away in Worcester. Founded by Earl V. Atchue, Jr. in 1982, Atchue Insurance Agency has grown from an operation Atchue ran out of his home to a...
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