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Massachusetts 3 Day Work Week Could Be Amazing
Massachusetts lawmakers have been kicking around the idea of creating a 4-day work week. The bill is called the Massachusetts Smart Work Week Pilot, and it says that four-day work week employees would receive a meaningful reduction in actual work hours without any reduction in overall pay. It is designed...
A Rude Awakening For Mass. Jurors
I recently wrapped up watching "Presumed Innocent" starring Jake Gyllenhaal on Apple TV. The show spends a lot of time in the courtroom and it got me thinking about jury duty. I've only been called for civic duty twice in my life. The first time, my letter went to the wrong address somehow and the other I never got chosen for.
‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day
WESTFIELD — Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which took place Thursday at Park Square, Tapestry Health brought awareness to this by releasing a white dove balloon every 11 minutes. At their table, attendees were invited to write a loved one’s name on them.
Ware man accused of raping child held on $1 million bail
WARE — Police on Thursday arrested Angel L. Ramos, 51, charging him with five counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age. Ramos, a resident of Ware, had his bail set at $1 million, the Ware Police Department said in a statement. Ramos was also charged...
Healing the wounds of failed management in a Mass. nursing home (Editorial)
The people performing an essential service of rehabilitation inside a South Hadley nursing home aren’t who you’d expect. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Opioid recovery center opening up in Ludlow
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - This Saturday marks International Overdose Awareness, and on Thursday, the town of Ludlow got a new resource to fight the opioid epidemic: a new treatment center to help those dealing with an addiction or issue. Those dealing with opioid addiction, experienced an overdose, or were at...
Governor endorses state Senate incumbent; Springfield mayor endorses challenger
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez’s reelection campaign had big news Thursday: Gov. Maura Healey is endorsing his bid for the 11th Hampden District seat. The news comes 10 days after Gomez’s rival, Malo Brown, highlighted the endorsement of Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. If you purchase a...
Lamont announces flooding damage cleanup updates, launch of small business microgrants
HARTFORD, Conn. — Clean-up from the deadly floods in Oxford, Seymour and Southbury has been in full force, as crews cleared over a million pounds of debris and opened many of the closed-down roads and rail lines damaged in deadly flooding nearly two weeks ago. Also, microgrants for small...
Poems and photos of Colonie plane crash pilot displayed at Albany Airport
Natalie Gillis, Colonie plane crash victim, honored at Albany airport. Albany International Airport is honoring Natalie Gillis’ remarkable life most beautifully. Her stunning photos and brilliant poems are on display indefinitely at Million Air Terminal. Kathy Greenwood, the airport’s Director of Exhibitions and Programs, was tasked with putting it...
New Indoor Arena and Therapy Space for Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS), a 501c3 nonprofit which utilizes retired racehorses in therapeutic programs promoting the mental health and well-being of New York residents, will be unveiling a new state-of-the-art indoor arena and group therapy space Sept. 4 at its Saratoga Springs facility. Local officials and members of Congress will attend the ribbon cutting.
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Queensbury traffic stop leads to weapons, drug charges
Two men face weapons charges after a Queensbury traffic stop. Joseph Yarter, 27, was stopped in the area of Main Street for a traffic violation, late Thursday evening. He didn’t have a valid driver’s license, police said. Troopers found numerous narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, police said.
First horse racing fatality of the 2024 season in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — The final days of the regular 40-day meet at the Saratoga Race Course saw a devastating fall that claimed the life of a horse Friday. For the majority of the season, there had been no deaths during races, although three deaths had previously been reported during training.
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