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North Carolina mom drives 900 miles to Mass. to escape hurricane with kids
PLYMOUTH - Ellen Vaughn can't get out of a car fast enough. The Asheville, North Carolina mother arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Wednesday. She drove her three children 900 miles to flee her neighborhood that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. As she arrives, more supplies are being sent from Massachusetts to North Carolina. "I think I had 100 miles to empty in our minivan. We had limited information," said Vaughn, who says they had to get updates by the radio in her car every morning at 10 a.m. "I am sitting there like, 'I can leave, but if I...
Will you see the northern lights in Massachusetts this weekend?
While the leaves are showing their colors down on Earth, vibrant colors are expected to be visible in the skies over part of New England this weekend. The northern lights are expected to be seen in New England this weekend, as far south as Massachusetts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Areas To Avoid This Halloween In Massachusetts For 2024
Massachusetts, with its rich history dating back to colonial times, is a hotbed for hauntings and paranormal activity. For example, one of the most famous haunted locations in the state is the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River. In 1892, Lizzie Borden was accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. Though she was acquitted, many believe her spirit still lingers in the house, with reports of eerie voices, unexplained cold spots, and even apparitions.
Why Is This Popular Truck Illegal On New York Roads?
The state of Massachusetts recently revealed that they would begin to allow registration for a popular imported truck. What's bewildering for many local drivers is that these vehicles are still under strict regulation in New York. The vehicles in question have become increasingly popular in recent years, and while they...
Mass. employers face nearly $1M in citations for violating sick time, other worker laws
BOSTON — The state levied nearly $1 million in citations against five Massachusetts employers for violating the state’s sick time law and other worker protections, the office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced Friday. The citations also include over $690,000 in restitution for affected workers and over...
Nibi the ‘diva’ beaver to stay at rescue centre after dramatic court battle
The question of whether a two-year-old beaver named Nibi can stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby or must be released into the wild was resolved Thursday when the Massachusetts governor stepped in to protect Nibi.The state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal. “Nibi has captured the hearts of many of our residents, mine included,” Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said Thursday. “We’re excited to share that we have issued a permit for Nibi to remain in Newhouse’s care, continuing...
See where peak foliage is starting in New England
BOSTON - Peak foliage season has begun. Northern New England is bursting with color right now and this weekend will be the best time to head to the Green and White Mountains. Thankfully, the weather has been cooperating as of late with a couple periods of rain mixed in with some cool nights up north. Fall foliage road trip suggestions in New EnglandThinking of taking a road trip? Here are some suggestions for scenic routes:93 North up into the White Mountain National Forest Kancamagus Highway from Lincoln to Conway, N.H.Route 302 from Bretton Woods to Glen, N.H.Routes 4...
Massachusetts Ranks Top 3 Most Expensive State to Own a Dog
If I gave you 5 over/under guesses, I'd bet you wouldn't be able to guess the hard cost of owning a dog in the state of Massachusetts. Between buying (or adopting) the dog, feeding the dog, vet bills, toys, beds, grooming, and end of life care, Massachusetts ranks #3 in the nation for cost.
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