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Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
Mass. community college closes deadline early after application surge
Cape Cod Community College closed its application deadline early after experiencing a surge of applications seen among community colleges after becoming universally free. Free community college became a reality for Massachusetts residents after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Legislature’s $57.8 billion budget last month. If you purchase a product...
Fields of purple flags throughout Mass. depict International Overdose Awareness Day
Communities throughout the state are holding vigils and other events today to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Massachusetts has recorded more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose fatalities each year since 2016, including 2,125 last year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. There will be a sunrise vigil at Scituate Lighthouse, a night of remembrance in Bridgewater and a ceremony of remembrance in Quincy, among a bevy of other programs featuring Bay Staters directly impacted by...
#QuincyQuarryNews Police Scanner Snippets: A Neighbors Dispute And Seven Doses Of Narcan
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. The long Labor Day weekend was off to a curious start per a Quincy Quarry News Citizen Police Scanner Monitor. For example, Quincy police are said to have rolled to beef between neighbors at or at...
Stop & Shop closes first of 8 Mass. stores slated to close by November
Just a little over month after announcing plans to close 32 “underperforming stores,” including eight in Massachusetts, Stop & Shop has shuttered the grocery chains first Massachusetts location. A sign was hung at the Newton store, located at 165 Needham St., announcing the location’s closure for Thursday, Aug....
Massachusetts Native Megan Khang Representing Home State Well at FM Championship
NORTON, Mass. — Megan Khang is making Massachusetts proud through two rounds at the FM Championship. The 2023 CPKC Women’s Open champion, who hails from Rockland, Mass., carded a 2-under 70 to kick off the week in her home state, making one bogey and three birdies on what was a challenging Thursday at TPC Boston. She then battled her way to a 1-under 71 on Friday, toughing out a rollercoaster round to ultimately sit in a tie for 12th at 3-under overall, 10 shots back of 36-hole leader Haeran Ryu before the start of round three.
Nursing home oversight would be tightened under a bill passed in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ oversight of nursing homes would be strengthened, LGBTQ+ nursing home residents would be protected against discrimination, and better controls would be in place to protect against the spread of infectious disease outbreaks, under a new bill lawmakers passed this week. Approved on Thursday, the...
When to hit the road, airports for Labor Day weekend travel
A record number of people are expected to be hitting the road and the airports Friday to celebrate the end of summer. It feels like we say this every year, but early indications are this will be one of the busier holiday weekends, especially on the roads. Starting at 12...
Massachusetts City Named Best and Cheapest for LGBTQ Home Buyers
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ community or just someone who saw the words "cheapest" and "homebuyers" and looking to buy a home in Massachusetts, you might be in luck. Even though we’ve made some strides in creating more inclusive spaces over the years, LGBTQ homebuyers still want a place that not only fits their lifestyle but also doesn’t annihilate their budget.
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