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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 EEE survivor shares story to raise awareness
We've had plenty of rain this summer, which has made mosquito-borne illnesses more common. The insects have been testing positive for viruses, and so have several people in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including a woman in her 30s in Plymouth County who had EEE. One man in Rochester, Massachusetts had...
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...
Worcester firefighters "fill the boot" throughout the city Saturday
WORCESTER, Mass. — Members of Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 stood out across the city Saturday as they looked to "fill the boot." The group was looking to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Muscular dystrophy is described as a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
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.
Jimmy Buffett Draws Massachusetts Cheers a Year After His Death
It was a tribute fit for a pirate. Or a parrot. Zac Brown Band and Kenny Chesney remembered their friend Jimmy Buffett during the second of three sold-out weekend shows at Gillette Stadium on August 24, leading the crowd in a poignant performance of "Come Monday." It just made sense.
'Hockey's right around the corner': Railers host town hall panel with captain, new coaches
WORCESTER — Bob Deraney was all smiles on Thursday. So, too, were Nick Tuzzolino and Anthony Repaci. The two Worcester Railers coaches — Deraney the new head coach and Tuzzolino the new associate head coach/general manager — and their captain in Repaci participated in a town hall panel with corporate sponsors, season ticket-holders and media...
Holy Cross football focuses on themselves as keys to beat URI
WORCESTER, Mass. — After months of offseason workouts and weeks of pre-season camp, the season opener isfinally here for the Holy Cross football team. On Saturday night, Aug. 31, Holy Cross faces at URI at 7 p.m. For the Crusaders to get the win over a very talented Rams...
Single family residence sells for $1.1 million in Southborough
A 2,498-square-foot house built in 1992 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 10 Autumn Hill Lane in Southborough was sold on Aug. 5, 2024. The $1,050,000 purchase price works out to $420 per square foot. This two-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home comes with an attached one-car garage, offering a designated parking space and extra storage capacity. The property encompasses a generous 1.1-acre of land.
Women's Volleyball Falls in Season Opener to Anchormen
FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State women's volleyball fell to Rhode Island College (RIC) this afternoon in a non-conference matchup. - Score: RIC 3, Fitchburg 1, Set scores: 25-21, 22-25, 19-25, 24-26. - Records: RIC (1-0), Fitchburg (0-1) HOW IT HAPPENED:. - The Falcons started every set with a lead, but the...
Field Hockey Drops Season Opener to Colby-Sawyer
NEW LONDON, NH: Fitchburg State field hockey suffered an opening day loss to the Chargers of Colby-Sawyer this afternoon in non-conference action. - Records: Colby-Sawyer (1-0), Fitchburg (0-1) HOW IT HAPPENED:. - The Chargers took a 2-0 lead into the half after Abby Olden scored 6:02 into the contest after...
Falcons Place First Overall At Jim Sheehan Memorial Invite
Leominster, MA – The Fitchburg State University men's cross country team took first place with a total of 15 points this morning as the Falcons hosted its annual Jim Sheehan Memorial Invitational at the Doyle Conservation Center. The Basics. Meet: Jim Sheehan Memorial Invite. Place:. 1st Place, 15 Points.
Worcester Nite Life Courses Open for Registration
WORCESTER – Enrollment for Worcester Public Schools’ Nite Life Continuing Education remains open, with several courses still open for registration. The courses are held in the evening at Worcester Technical High School, at 1 Manny Familia Way, from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Dec. 21. Night Life also...
You can now carry a switchblade legally as Massachusetts rules ban violates 2nd Amendment
It's now legal to carry switchblades in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a ban on carrying a switchblade knife violated the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, striking down a 1957 state law that forbade the carrying spring-release knives. ...
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