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Aftermath of storm causes power outages, damage across Western Massachusetts
(WGGB/WSHM) - State officials have reported several power outages across Western Massachusetts. Aside from the outages there were multiple road closures from downed power lines and fallen trees. Over 14-hundred homes are still without power and at least three houses were damaged by falling trees in Williamsburg. One tree damaging...
Massachusetts woman is in the giving spirit after hitting $1 million lottery prize
A Massachusetts woman is cementing the adage it is better to give than to receive. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Ida Reis of Fall River is the winner of a $1 million prize on a Powerball ticket purchased in Massachusetts for the multi-state game’s Wednesday, July 10 drawing that featured a $39.9 million jackpot.
Legendary Oliver Ames basketball coach William Nixon remembered as 'a major influence'
The Brockton area is mourning the loss of a local basketball legend. Longtime Oliver Ames High boys basketball coach William Nixon died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at age 95 on Friday. A service will be held at Kane Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Easton on Thursday...
Once Popular Retailer Making a Massachusetts Comeback
Massachusetts has been experiencing several retail closures over the past few years. A combination of the pandemic, inflation, and changes in shopping habits are just some of the factors behind why big-name retailers like Bed, Bath and Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops, and others have had to shut down in recent years.
Quincy group had deadline to repeal raises for mayor, councilors. What it's planning next
QUINCY ‒ Though their efforts to repeal significant raises for Mayor Thomas Koch and nine city councilors fell short, members of a citizens activist group say a grassroots movement organized around the issue will continue to make waves in the city. "The collective power of Quincy's citizens is the...
Heat, traffic may pose challenges for Zach Bryan fans headed to Gillette Stadum
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Zach Bryan fans are being warned of potential traffic delays and temperatures in the 90s as they head to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday for his sold-out show. The concert, which starts at 7 p.m., marks Bryan's second stop at the home of the...
Local Performers Return for Annual Concert Series
• Jazz, folk rock and classical will echo through Town Hall, as local and visiting artists share their musical talents with Needham. Needham’s Great Hall Performance Foundation announced the lineup of its upcoming concert series, which starts this fall and will feature new and returning performers covering a range of musical genres. All four shows are set to take place at Powers Hall at Town Hall.
National Peach Ice Cream Is Today!
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. Few things scream summertime more than seasonably fresh peaches peach ice and today is National Peach Ice Day even though any day is the right day for fresh peaches small batch peach ice cream. In turn,...
Last minute tickets to Zach Bryan at Gillette Stadium tonight
Zach Bryan is back in Foxborough, MA for his second and final show at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, July 17 as part of his 2024 tour. Fans who missed out on the first show and don’t have tickets to this one can still shop for tickets online now using reliable resale ticket vendors like StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek.
Quincy Quarry Police Scanner Snippets: Something Inflamed At North Quincy Fire Station?
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. Last night around 8 pm, Quincy Quarry News’ senior Citizen Police Scanner Monitor picked up a curious stream of chatter until things then went quiet. Or, to be more correct, went off line. Apparently a...
Randolph, Mass. couple building generational wealth through real estate
RANDOLPH, Mass. — Good parents hope that their children grow up to be happy and successful. However, life presents twists and turns, and that's why one Randolph, Massachusetts, couple drew up a financial plan for their kids. Local realtors and parents Alex and Joanna Edwards of Thumbprint Reality decided...
Karen Read is selling her Mansfield home. Here's how much she's selling it for
Is selling her Mansfield home. The woman at the center of a murder trial that involved police misconduct, allegations of corruption and a dead partner has listed her house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms for $849,900. Real estate broker Richard Rocci told Boston.com that Read had not lived at...
Massachusetts certifies four ballot questions on standardized testing, state legislature audits, transportation network drivers, and psychedelic substances
Secretary of State William Galvin (D) announced that four of the five initiatives that submitted verified signatures on July 3 had qualified for the ballot. The initiatives address standardized testing for graduate high school; auditing the state legislature; unionizing and collective bargaining for transportation network drivers; and providing regulated access to certain psychedelic substances.
Boston research shows the growing cost of climate change in Massachusetts
BOSTON — A recent report is raising more concerns about the impact of climate change in Massachusetts -- specifically what it will cost taxpayers. "Climate change could be costly for Massachusetts cities and towns," said Bo Zhao, a senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston who authored that report.
Feds halt Vineyard Wind operations after weekend turbine ‘incident’
Operations at Vineyard Wind, the first offshore installation to provide clean power to Massachusetts and the region, are suspended after an incident over the weekend spread wind blade debris across Nantucket beaches. Three days after a turbine being tested south of the islands experienced some kind of still-unspecified “incident,” federal...
Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
Powerlifter from Attleboro sets national record
A 74-year-old powerlifter from Attleboro is raising the bar. WCVB reported that Paul Topham set a new national record for powerlifting for his age and weight category. His bench press was about 210 pounds, his squat about 364 pounds, and his deadlift about 386 pounds. A year ago, we introduced...
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