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Fall is expected to be hot in New England
Those ready for pumpkin spice and cool fall weather might be slightly disappointed this fall. All of New England is expected to have above average temperatures in September, October and November, according to the National Weather Service. Similarly, parts of Colorado, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona are also expected to get above average temperatures.
Man killed in Dorchester double shooting was a father protecting his son, neighbors say
Boston police are still searching for the people behind a deadly shooting in the city's Dorchester neighborhood while the community mourns the victims, who neighbors say were a father and son. The shooting occurred at about 6:42 p.m. Monday inside of a triple-decker home on Trent Street, according to police.
Governor Healey signs Parentage Act
BOSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Monday, Governor Maura Healey hosted a signing ceremony for an act to ensure legal parent equality. The Parentage Act is historic legislation that updates the state’s parentage laws for the first time in 40 years, in an effort to make them more inclusive. The...
Harris running mate Tim Walz set for fundraisers in Boston, RI this week
A week after climbing aboard the Harris presidential ticket, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is making a fundraising swing through the Northeast, including a reception in Boston. It's "his first fundraising blitz," the campaign said Monday morning as it announced Walz' tour, which starts on the West Coast on Tuesday with a Newport Beach event.
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Officer at Merrimack Premium Outlets
A Boston woman is expected to be in court after being accused of assaulting a police officer. Law enforcement was called to the Polo Outlet at Merrimack Premium Outlets Saturday after getting a report of a theft in progress. The suspect, 23-year-old Maryah Williams, kicked an officer in the stomach...
DHMC recognized nationally for stroke care
LEBANON, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A New Hampshire hospital has been recognized on a national scale for its work caring for stroke patients. According to a news release from Dartmouth Health (DH), Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
Plane lands with gear up at Laconia Municipal Airport, FAA says
GILFORD, N.H. — A plane landed with its gear up at a Lakes Region airport on Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. According to the FAA, the single-engine Lake LA-250 landed at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford around noon with its gear up. Authorities said the plane sustained minimal damage.
Hudson is headed to American Legion World Series after rally to Northeast title
World Series bound! @HudsonPost100 defeats @UDPost14 15-9 to win their first Regional championship after a 5-0 week. Hudson will begin round robin play against Wayne County, NC Thursday in Shelby, NC to begin the @legionbaseball World Series. @tgsports pic.twitter.com/uocVvOHcl9— Daily News Sports (@MetroWestSports) August 11, 2024 MANCHESTER, N.H. — After a six-run second inning, it looked like the Cardiac Kids were poised to become the Blowout Boys in the American Legion Northeast Regional championship game. ...
Police dragnet for masked man who brandished gun at US mail carrier in Tewksbury
A masked man brandished a gun at a U.S. mail carrier Tuesday morning and fled, later escaping police, officials said. He remains at large, and the subject of a large search involving a SWAT team, police dogs and drones, according to Tewksbury police. A gun, believed to be the man's, has been found.
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It's that time of year already... College kids are going to need furniture for their dorm rooms and parents need furniture to convert their bedrooms into an office, new home gym, cozy TV room or, well, into whatever they want. And that's where we come in. We are teaming up...
A NY Radio Station That Reaches MA Will Cease to Exist
Another era has been set to end, as WCBS 880 AM News Radio will halt its programming by month's end, nearly six decades after its first broadcast which took effect on August 28, 1967. This is a shocking development for someone who was with this station while growing up in my ol' hometown of New York City. What impressed me is the 50,00 watt signal at night gave me a crystal clear reception on the car radio as I would catch up on headlines when travelling outside the core listening area.
LHS Students Help with Tech Repairs
Tucked away in a corner of Lowell High School’s McDonough Freshman Academy on a recent blisteringly hot late July day, a fan whirled as six LHS students, obscured behind walls of busted Chromebooks, fixed cracked screens, stuck keyboards, and units that just refused to power up. While technology has...
Families who slept outside T station evicted from Quincy church’s garden
A church in Quincy that opened its garden to seven immigrant families was abruptly told on Friday that it must take down the tents. The 24 Haitian migrants, including several children and a 1-year-old infant, are in limbo again, after sleeping outside of Wollaston Station. An inspector showed up at...
Boxford gets additional school and municipal funding, $50,000 for safety initiatives
BOXFORD — With the House and Senate agreeing on a final budget, state legislators have announced grants worth $50,000 for the town. The money will secure a fire mutual aid network radio, and thermal imaging cameras. The grants are part of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget. State and...
Healey approves of Everett soccer stadium idea, but timeline still unknown
Gov. Maura Healey suggested Friday that Massachusetts lawmakers could return next month to tackle major unfinished business, though a spokesperson walked back that timeline on Monday. As Healey voiced her support on The Greg Hill Show for the construction of an Everett soccer stadium, a policy addressed by language in...
Cops for Kids with Cancer donate $5,000 to 2-year-old Worcester boy and family
WORCESTER, Mass. – Some of the money two Worcester police officers raised while running the Boston Marathon is going back into the community. The family of 2-year-old Emilio Ledesma received a $5,000 check from Cops for Kids with Cancer Monday. The Worcester police officers donated some of the money...
Worcester Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Including Crack Cocaine and Fentanyl Distribution
In the early hours of the morning on Worcester’s Millbury Street, a routine police watch turned into a drug bust, leading to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman on multiple narcotics charges. At around 12:45 AM, Worcester Police officers claimed to observe Jamie Gervais engaging in suspicious behavior, which they believed to be drug-related exchanges involving crack cocaine and fentanyl. The account, detailed by the Worcester Police Department, describes the subsequent arrest and the charges laid upon Gervais.
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