Stow
LATEST NEWS
Lewis, Phelps Face Off in 7th Middlesex State Rep Primary
FRAMINGHAM - Some voters in parts of Framingham and Ashland will have a decision to make during the Massachusetts Democratic primary on Tuesday, September 3, as Jack Patrick Lewis and Carlton Phelps are both vying for the 7th Middlesex District State Representative seat. No candidate from any other political party...
Stop for a snack leads to $1 million State Lottery prize for Massachusetts man who is all about family
Old South Diner in Nantucket has been a lucky place for Massachusetts State Lottery players this year, as three prizes of $1 million or more have now been won on instant tickets purchased there since March of this year. Sean Durnin of Nantucket is the latest customer of the diner...
Rare, deadly mosquito disease is causing alarm in New England. But how risky is "triple E" virus?
For some, the high-pitched buzz of a mosquito has become even more sinister than usual. In Massachusetts, a coastal county called Plymouth has shut down its parks and fields between dusk and dawn in response to the town’s “high-risk status” of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare, but severely fatal mosquito-borne illness. It's also known as "triple E" or sleeping sickness and gets part of its name from the fact that it infects horses as well as humans.
Labor Day Weekend expected to be a busy one with gas prices dropping
With the long Labor Day weekend approaching, gas prices are dropping. Many Americans are planning to take advantage of the opportunity. 22News has the latest on what travelers should know before embarking on their vacations.
Colby settles into new role as Shrewsbury fire chief
SHREWSBURY – Seth Colby has always been around the Shrewsbury Fire Department. Both his grandfather and father served as on-call firefighters, so at 18, Colby decided to become one himself. In 1997, he was hired as a full-time firefighter. In 2006, he was promoted to fire captain, and in 2019, he became the deputy fire chief.
Alan Garber’s Opening Words
In a message to the Harvard community on Thursday morning, as students were returning for the start of classes next week, President Alan M. Garber offered a welcome—and an admonition. He asked those coming back to campus to seek “enlightenment, understanding, and wisdom together.” The 2023-24 school year included months of upheaval and campus tension and ended with a pro-Palestine encampment in Harvard Yard and a walkout during Commencement. Foreseeing a continuation of those disagreements, Garber wrote: “Our community includes people of intensity and passion with beliefs both deeply held and strongly expressed. The challenges we faced in the last academic year have not abated. We anticipate demonstrations and protests, as well as disagreement and argument. We expect tension among individuals who hold opposing positions. We will surely be tested again this term.”
New DEA laboratory will quicken drug evidence analysis in New England
Expected to quicken the region’s ability to analyze drug evidence and respond to emerging threats, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art laboratory for New England investigations. Located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, the facility will be the eighth regional DEA laboratory specializing in drug...
With a ‘target' on its back, here's how Mass. plans to keep its edge in biotech
Greater Boston — particularly Kendall Square in Cambridge and more recently the Seaport District — has become a global leader in the biotech industry over the past decade and a half, but do the hundreds of local layoffs signify a threat to what has become a critical piece of Massachusetts' economy?
Two men accused of allegedly traveling from California to Massachusetts with cocaine and methamphetamine valued at over $10.5 million
BOSTON – Two Indian nationals were indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston yesterday in connection with the distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 28-year-old Simranjit Singh and 19-year-old Gusimrat of Fresno, Calif. were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Both men were arrested on July 29, 2024 and have remained in federal custody since their arrests.
Raising Cane's new Framingham restaurant seeks managers to accommodate 2025 opening
FRAMINGHAM — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is under construction on Cochituate Road and looking to fill out its staff — but don't expect to grab a bite to eat there until early next year. A representative for the Louisiana-based chain that specializes in chicken finger meals confirmed to the Daily News that the Framingham location is expected to open early next year. ...
Bose Professional Appoints Adam Castillo Vice President Of Global Marketing
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Bose Professional, developer of world-class audio experiences designed to transform any space, announced today the appointment of Adam Castillo as Vice President of Global Marketing. Castillo brings over 20 years of experience leading marketing teams at companies ranging from startups to large, global technology companies. He joins a diverse and growing list of senior tech professionals recruited to the newly independent Bose Professional team in the last year. Castillo will report to CEO John Maier.
Jones and Harvard: How We are Redesigning Classrooms for a New Era
In 2016, Jones Architecture began working with Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) to design and implement a new classroom prototype to support modern teaching and learning approaches, which emphasize group work and other active learning strategies. Over eight years, one pandemic, and three buildings, the project has...
Diversity is on the menu at Littleton Public Schools
On this episode of Onsite with FSD, FoodService Director's podcast, we learn about what it takes to put cultural diversity into the menu. After hearing that students were looking for more culturally inclusive menu items at lunch, Food Service Director for Littleton Public Schools in Massachusetts Leah Botko set out to create a menu that would better reflect the diversity of the student body.
A Truly’s love story in Wellesley
Rachel Laufer has been glowing ever since the Taste of Wellesley fundraiser took place in May. That’s the night when Jeff Marcus, who runs the Truly’s ice cream shop in town, put a cherry on top of the evening by asking for Laufer’s hand in marriage—with a charity ring that blinked a rainbow of colors. The two had just finished scooping ice cream for attendees at the Rotary Club of Wellesley event held at the country club.
When to expect MBTA shutdowns this fall, as slow zone removal plan enters final stretch
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. There’s a hint of fall in the air, just in time for arrival of Dunkin’s new seasonal menu. But one of the items has sparked a question: If Rhode Island can get a Dunkin’ latte inspired by their official state beverage, why can’t we?
JD Vance addresses firefighters' union in Boston speech, receives some boos
BOSTON — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance addressed the International Association of Fire Fighters in South Boston on Thursday, receiving a mixed reaction from the audience, which included both boos and standing ovations. The IAFF is one of the largest labor unions, representing nearly 350,000 firefighters, emergency medical...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.