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Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail makes its sweet debut
The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially up and running. The tasty trail includes more than 100 destinations — covering every county of the state — that use Massachusetts dairy products in their treats. “We are the ice cream capital,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said during the trail’s...
Some Massachusetts lawmakers skip Benjamin Netanyahu's address
BOSTON - Protesters took to the streets near Boston University Wednesday, making their opposition clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first address to Congress since the October 7th attack by Hamas -- and a divisive one also among members of Congress. Some members of the Massachusetts delegation boycotted the speech, like Congressman Jim McGovern, who met with the families of hostages who provided members of Congress their own testimony. Protest at Auchincloss' officeCongressman Jake Auchincloss, who has been steadfast in his support of U.S. ties to Israel was in attendance -- while a group of young activists had a meeting with...
Man killed in fall at Leominster State Forest was ‘epitome of a Renaissance man’
A 69-year-old Lunenberg man who died while climbing in the Leominster State Forest earlier this month was remembered in his obituary as the “epitome of a Renaissance man” who loved music and the outdoors. Robert “Bob” Conroy died on the afternoon of July 11 when he fell while...
Avelo Airlines has 2 new flights out of Manchester–Boston Regional Airport. See where
Travelers out of Manchester–Boston Regional Airport will now have two new destination options on Avelo Airlines. The airline announced 18 new routes this week, including two from Manchester. Here's what...
A message of Gratitude from the McGrath Family
Back in 2018, 2-year-old Colin McGrath was killed at the intersection of L and 6th. Out of this tragedy came Colin’s Joy Project – a special non-profit doing great things for the neighborhood and beyond. You can make a donation to Colin’s Joy Project Giving Week Amazon Wish List here!
'Essential service.' Framingham Logan Express garage to add 1,000 parking spaces
FRAMINGHAM — The Logan Express station near Shoppers World is getting a major upgrade. The Framingham Logan Express station is undergoing a renovation that will see its garage expanded by three levels and about 1,000 parking spaces. Shuttle frequency to and from Boston Logan International Airport will increase from every 30 minutes to 20-minute intervals. ...
GoFundMe started for Attleboro man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — Family and friends of a man who died after jet skiing in a Rutland Pond have started a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. 46-year-old Thanasi Mitros died on Sunday after he disappeared under the water after his jet ski had turned over. In a GoFundMe posted...
Massachusetts aims to ‘adapt with the times’ with updates to solar incentive program
Massachusetts officials, advocates, and businesses are hoping proposed changes to the state’s solar incentive program will help reinvigorate a flagging market and give more disadvantaged residents access to the benefits of renewable energy. “The program has been pretty set in stone since it first launched,” said Katie Moffitt, project...
Westminster's Cutest Pet Contest helps neighbors in need: How you can participate
Whether your furry friend purrs or wags its tail, it's time to find out which cat and dog is officially the most charming in Westminster. The organizers of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization aimed at providing assistance to local families facing financial difficulties due to tragedy, have announced the return of Westminster Town Benefit Day's Cutest Pet Contest. ...
Police looking for 7 suspects after woman robbed in Roxbury
The woman suffered non-life threatening injuries when her purse with credit cards and cash was stolen, according to Boston police. Police are investigating after seven people allegedly approached a woman with a knife and stole her purse in Roxbury earlier this week. Boston police released images of the seven people,...
MBTA approves plan for new electric trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail line
The new electric trains will hit the line as early as 2028, the MBTA says. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a new plan to bring battery-powered electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail line, it announced in a statement on Thursday. The new trains will mean more frequent service...
UMass Chan High School Health Careers Program preps students for med school journey
Nineteen rising high school juniors and seniors spent their summer participating in the immersive 2024 High School Health Careers Program at UMass Chan Medical School. The four-week, tuition-free program is for high achieving high school students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. The program exposes the students to health care careers at an early stage in their academic development and encourages them to consider futures in health care and science.
Templeton celebrates newly resurfaced tennis courts: how the courts have been upgraded
Templeton's tennis courts have gotten an upgrade. The newly resurfaced courts at Gilma Waite Park are now fenced, with new nets and freshly painted lines. In addition, there are painted yellow lines so that the courts may be used for pickleball as well. The ribbon to courts was cut Tuesday evening, and the...
Mass. weather: Hail, thunderstorms could soak areas Thursday night
While the dry weather reprieve is set to continue going into the weekend and beyond, there might be a stormy pause on Thursday. Low clouds and stratus were predominantly around the Cape and Islands before spreading out across parts of southern New England, according to the National Weather Service. They come as a cold front trails from Newburyport to Storrs, Connecticut, and into Danbury. Along this line, showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected.
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