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Average gas prices in Massachusetts? See how much here
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.07 on Jan. 29 and as high as $3.76 on Aug....
Massachusetts Senate approves bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair of...
Mass. RMV cancels appointments, unable to take online payments due to global tech outage
Flights, banks, hospitals, and more were affected by the technology outage Friday. The Massachusetts RMV experienced a number of disruptions. A massive technology outage disrupted flights, hospitals, and more Friday around the world. An update issued by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is reportedly to blame. Anyone in need of services from...
Man charged in Boston pub fire found not competent for trial
The man charged over a fire at a popular pub in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood was found not competent to face the charges during a hearing Friday. Prasiddha Baruwal had been ordered to undergo a mental competency exam after being arrested in connection with the intense fire at The Squealing Pig, which its owners have said was destroyed. Video showed a person inside burning restaurant, which had its windows smashed as well.
Review & setlist: Noah Kahan’s New England is forever at Fenway
Vermont native Noah Kahan, whose songs are peppered with local references, easily won over the crowd at Thursday's sold-out show at Fenway Park, the first of two. It’s tough to summarize all of who Noah Kahan is or what he means to New England in this moment, but here’s a shot.
Treat yourself at new well-being center and get fashion inspiration at the MFA
BOSTON — There’s a serene new spot in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood where self-care is the standard.Release Well-Being Center opened in April 2024, seven years after Linda Townsend established the first location in Westborough. The urban version offers an expanded menu of services including a bliss lounge,...
Musical megastar Kristin Chenoweth takes over Boston's Emerson Colonial Theater
BOSTON — Musical superstarKristin Chenoweth comes to Boston for the pre-Broadway World Premiere of the new musical, "The Queen of Versailles," at the Emerson Colonial Theater. The show is based on the 1992 documentary (of the same title) about millionaire socialite Jackie Siegel’s obsession with building the largest home in America.
Brookline woman gets probation for stealing rabbi’s pro-Israel yard signs
A Brookline woman who was charged with vandalism and larceny for repeatedly stealing and defacing a rabbi’s yard signs supporting Israel has been given probation by a judge. Kendra Enos, 24, entered a plea of “admission to sufficient facts” on Wednesday, according to records from Brookline District Court.
License Law Changes For Mass. Residents Over 75
Are older drivers responsible for more motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts? The state of Massachusetts says no. Statistics tell us that the crash rate for older drivers is relatively low due to the fact that most older drivers tend to self-regulate by taking simple but important precautions. -mass.gov. I bet...
Coast Guard Sector Boston Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Capt. Kailie Benson transferred command of Coast Guard Sector Boston to Capt. Jamie Frederick, last Friday, during a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Boston. Benson assumed command of Sector Boston in 2021 and served as the Sector Commander and Captain of the Port of Boston. She directed all Coast Guard missions from Plymouth, Mass. to the New Hampshire state border, and all waters extending 200 nautical miles offshore. She commanded over 1,500 active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary personnel, and employed seven cutters and 22 boats across four multi-mission stations and an aids to navigation team to protect and secure vital infrastructure, rescue mariners in peril at sea, enforce federal law, maintain our navigable waterways, and respond to all hazards impacting the maritime transportation system and coastal region.
Bookworms Unite! Scenes from the Literary Lights Dinner at the Boston Public Library
Our intrepid society columnist ate, drank, and toted home books from this year's annual BPL Special Collections fundraiser. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. As event cochair Lisa Pierpont astutely pointed out, “Hollywood might have actors...
With SK roots, the Berkshires look to make a strong first impression with debut album
Roughly a year ago, brothers and South Kingstown natives Dave and Zach Ladin returned home to play a gig while living out in Western Massachusetts. With their band known as The Berkshires, they put on a festive experience at Pump House Music Works located on 1464 Kingstown Road in Wakefield and it was a proper return to their roots. Fast forward from then to now, this multi-genre act is self-releasing their self-titled debut album next week. The songs within the upcoming July 25 release hit numerous styles such as folk, funk, blues, reggae and country with a melding of a few of them often occurring as the sequencing goes along. It’s a very cohesive record that has a nice flow that’s apparent to the senses from beginning to end.
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