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Millions of gallons of wastewater dumped into the Connecticut River
(WFSB) - Millions of gallons of wastewater have been dumped into the Connecticut River. It’s happened before, thanks to our neighbors in Massachusetts. “The water is definitely up a little higher. Catfish do like stinky stuff so it could be helping them bite,” said Jasin Crowley of Enfield, who reeled in a four-pound catfish while fishing in the river.
5 Massachusetts Counties That Are the Wettest Throughout the Entire State
As it has been especially evident the past couple days, Massachusetts gets its fair share of precipitation throughout any given season. Whether it's rain, snow, sleet, hail, or some bizarre wintry mix, we have seen it all on a yearly basis in the New England region. This week, we've seen an onslaught of rain as the weekly forecast seems to change on a daily basis so we might even see more this week. But in Massachusetts, what are the areas that get the most precipitation? What are the wettest counties in the Bay State?
46 Days Until Purdue Football: Sterling Smith
Transfer safety Sterling “Stu” Smith arrives in West Lafayette from College of the Holy Cross (the one in Massachusetts not to be confused with Indiana’s Holy Cross College). That’s correct: team who loves gold added a silver Smith to the vault. A two-star prospect out of...
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.49 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.50 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to...
Workers struggle to stay cool as summer heat continues to worsen
As summers get hotter, there is growing concern about the impact of excessive heat on workers, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors. There are state and federal efforts in the works to address this. In the meantime, extreme heat is happening more often across the U.S. Greater Boston has already had multiple heat waves this summer. In Boston, average summer temperatures have increased 1.4 degrees since 1970.
Report: Patriots inquired about 49ers star WR Brandon Aiyuk
The New England Patriots reportedly inquired about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, per NFL insider Josina Anderson. This report comes on the heels of Aiyuk’s reported trade request on Tuesday. According to Anderson, the Patriots were informed that Aiyuk wasn’t being traded at this time. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also reported teams had reached out to the 49ers and inquired about Aiyuk’s availability and were told he wasn’t being traded. Aiyuk would be a tremendous pick-up for New England. It would give them a dynamic top-receiving threat on offense. He is coming off a career-high season with 1,342 receiving yards and seven...
Thunderstorms Leave Downed Trees, Wires and Debris Across North County
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A severe thunderstorm hammered parts of North and Central County on Tuesday night, downing trees and limbs and leaving more than 8,000 customers without power. The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont were under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on...
3 Former Patriots Still Unemployed Entering Training Camp
There are still a lot of notable free agents out there with NFL training camp on deck. The New England Patriots made a point to bring back a lot of their own guys this offseason but there are still a handful of notable names still out there for one reason or another.
All-star mom saves ump's life during Mass. Little League playoff game
A Little League mother is being credited with saving the life of the umpire of her son's playoff game in Massachusetts last week, her "quick thinking and professional care" preventing the game from turning into a tragedy. In fact, while Dr. Jennifer LaFemina was giving the umpire CPR off the...
Massachusetts fines Texas-based animal shelter for unlicensed operation and bringing sick dogs into the state
The Massachusetts Division of Animal Health has issued a fine to a Texas-based animal rescue organization for operating without a license and bringing sick dogs into Massachusetts.
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.
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...
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