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MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
Report: Worcester is cutting carbon emissions, but more must be done
WORCESTER ― A preliminary report indicates Worcester is making progress to cut greenhouse gas emissions that warm the planet, but there’s more work to do. The city reduced emissions by 9.5% over a 14-year period from 2009 to 2023, according to consultant Blue Strike Environmental. That figure is higher than the 8.2% cited...
We’re No. 1: New ranking says Mass. schools are the best
The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics. Massachusetts has the best schools in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. The report, comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics, accounted for performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials.
New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program
Massachusetts and four other New England states received a $450 million federal grant Monday to “supercharge” efforts to get residents to ditch natural gas or oil heating systems and install electric heat pumps. To date, the five states have tried on their own to get residents to make...
Mass. SJC tosses out murder conviction for getaway driver in Charlestown shooting
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday overturned a first-degree murder conviction against a man who prosecutors say was the getaway driver in a fatal November 2014 shooting in the Charlestown section of Boston. The court found there was no evidence to suggest the man intended for the victim to be killed.
Authorities investigating shooting in Danbury, NH
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday night in Danbury, New Hampshire. State police said in a press release Tuesday that they responded to a residential location in Danbury shortly after 10 p.m. Monday for a report of a shooting. Around that same time, Grafton and state police responded to a home in Grafton for a report of a person with a gunshot wound.
Suspected Thief Arrested in Boston with Over $3,400 in Stolen Merchandise
Yesterday afternoon, a pursuit led to the arrest of Jamonte Smith, a 24-year-old resident of Dorchester, for his involvement in a significant theft of merchandise. Boston Police from the District B-3 Anti-Crime Unit tracked down and recovered items valued at approximately $3,495. The arrest occurred at about 2:55 PM near Washington Street and Eldon Street in Mattapan, according to a report from the Boston Police Department.
Patriots LB Matt Judon issued strong two-word response to trade talk
Matthew Judon had a two-word response when asked if he wants to be traded from the New England Patriots: “Hell Naw.”. The four-time Pro Bowler showed up and participated in Day 1 of training camp on Wednesday, despite his ongoing contract negotiations behind the scenes. He has given every indication that he wants to stay in New England, but he has yet to agree on a contract extension with the Patriots.
Couldn't attend Tuesday's hearing in Gardner on proposed race track? Here's what happened
All of the city council members present at the informal meeting with Bay State Racing LLC Tuesday evening voted against allowing horse racing at 827 Green St. during a non-binding straw vote. The meeting was the first of two events related to the proposed racetrack; it was followed by a public hearing on whether the city council should allow horse racing at 827 Green St., which lasted until 11:30 p.m. ...
‘Surface Waters’ on Roof Are Not ‘Flood’ Waters, Massachusetts High Court Rules
The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that rainwater accumulation on roofs of buildings does not constitute “surface waters” within the meaning of “flood” in property insurance policies. The court found that the term “surface waters” in policies is ambiguous and the ambiguity must be resolved...
ERO Boston arrests Ecuadorian national in Fall River previously charged in Somerset with assault to murder
BOSTON – Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 30-year-old Ecuadorian national charged in Massachusetts with assault to murder and assault and battery with a weapon. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested Daniel Parra in Fall River. “Daniel Parra has not only shown a blatant disregard for...
Massive Interstate 495/Mass Pike interchange project is prompting traffic changes
HOPKINTON — Traffic changes are in play at the Interstate 495/Mass Pike interchange as a massive $466 million road project there transitions to its next stage. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently announced that Exit 58 on I-495 southbound, which connects to the Pike both east- and westbound, will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, July 26. This is to accommodate ongoing construction at the heavily traveled interchange, which straddles Hopkinton and...
Bristol County man killed in jet ski accident died doing what he loved, remembered as one of a kind
A Bristol County man who died in a jet ski accident this past weekend is being remembered. According to police, on Saturday, at 4:23 p.m., the Rutland Police Department and the Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond for a report of a jet ski that had turned over in the water, and the operator had disappeared under the water. Witnesses reported that the individual appeared to be in distress before going under.
Mayday Parade marches onto Palladium outdoor stage at Sad Summer Fest
Mayday Parade might not have the mainstream radio success you might expect to come for a band that has been on the grind, churning out scene anthems for nearly two decades. What they do have is a connection with their loyal fans all around the world, and as they make their way around the country for another “Sad Summer,” they’re just looking forward to feeling good with good friends.
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