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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...
EEE map for Massachusetts shows towns at highest risk level
BOSTON - Heading into Labor Day weekend, multiple towns in Massachusetts are facing critical or high risk levels of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE. A map published by the state's Department of Public Health shows the EEE threat for every community in the state.EEE cases in Massachusetts Massachusetts on Thursday reported its second human case of EEE in a woman in her 30s. She contracted the virus in Plymouth County, before the area was aerial sprayed for mosquitos. A EEE case in a horse was also confirmed there.Many towns around Plymouth have a EEE risk level of moderate or...
Women’s Volleyball Picks Up Set in Season Opening Loss at WPI, 3-1
WORCESTER, Mass. (8/31/24) - The Nichols College women's volleyball team came up short in their season opener on Saturday afternoon, falling to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) by a score of 3-1 (25-23, 14-25, 21-25, 22-25) inside Harrington Auditorium. The Bison open the season at 0-1, while the Engineers improve to...
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...
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.
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.
'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...
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.
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, Aug. 25 to Aug. 31
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. There were 315 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,421-square-foot home on Beechwood Avenue in Sudbury that sold for $795,000. Acton.
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...
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...
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.
Harvard Says Police May End Protests That Cause ‘Substantial’ Campus Disruption
Harvard Executive Vice President Meredith L. Weenick '90 said the University may use police to end disruptive protests this semester. By Julian J. Giordano. Harvard Executive Vice President Meredith L. Weenick ’90 told affiliates on Friday that the University is prepared to use police to end disruptive large-scale protests, the clearest signal yet that Harvard’s top leadership will not tolerate another prolonged encampment on campus.
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