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New Bedford freight service approved for Vineyard route
A New Bedford freight company has gotten approval to serve the Vineyard, over eight months after it made the request. The Steamship Authority board unanimously approved modifying a license request from 41 North Offshore so the company can establish a limited, on-demand freight service between New Bedford and Martha’s Vineyard through December 2026. The request for this license amendment was originally made in October.
The world’s 5th most expensive city is in Mass., new study finds
A new study has revealed the world’s most expensive cities, and one in Massachusetts cracked the top five. Internet database Numbeo released a Cost of Living Index earlier this month that ranks the world’s most expensive cities by assessing factors like the cost of groceries, eating in restaurants and local purchasing power. The cities are then given a cost of living score and ranked appropriately.
Vt. police find body in search for missing man who didn't show up to work
Officials searching for a Vermont man who had been missing for more than a week say they found a body in a reservoir this weekend, bringing an end to a search that began when the 59-year-old didn't show up to work. Vermont State Police, who had been investigating the disappearance...
Harpoon Brewery to Launch Holy Cross Hazy IPA
WORCESTER – The Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has created the official craft beer of the Holy Cross Crusaders, in partnership with the College of the Holy Cross. The Harpoon x Holy Cross Hazy IPA has alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6 percent. “As a Worcester native and grandson, husband, in-law,...
Massachusetts State Trooper Charged with Assault in Fitchburg, Put on Leave and Certification Suspended
In a recent development, a Massachusetts State Police trooper has been arrested and relieved of duty following charges stemming from a domestic violence incident. Trooper Dylan Knox, 31, is facing serious allegations including assault with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and witness intimidation. These events took place in Fitchburg, as reported by Boston 25 News.
‘Everything but the kitchen sink': Bourne blasted by major flooding from storms
Powerful storms moved through Massachusetts and other parts of New England on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, strongs winds and in some cases, even hail. Severe thunderstorm watches were in effect for most of the region, and warnings were issued for many areas. The town of Bourne on Cape Cod...
Local Teacher Training to be a Leader in Education Policy
Submitted via The Bedford Citizen Community Submissions. Bedford resident and Haverhill High School English teacher Anna Sabella will spend the coming year developing her skills as an education leader by participating in the Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship (MEPF), run by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy. This program...
Masiello Group’s platform allows agents to share listing compensation rate
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate the Masiello Group — headquartered in Bedford, N.H., with offices in Maine — launched a website designed to empower its agents to share their listings’ compensation percentages. The website comes in the wake of recent changes in the real estate industry,...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Cape Cod, in effect until 7 p.m. on Monday. The watch also includes Nantucket and Dukes counties and other locations across the state. According to the forecast discussion issued by the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, "Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Newly Minted Millionaire: Central Mass Man Wins $2.64M In Lottery
A Worcester County man said he would fund his children's college and buy himself something very special with his massive lottery win over the weekend. Kevin Connor, of Rochdale, won $2.64 million in the MegaBucks Lottery on Saturday, Aug. 24. The winning numbers were 5-6-8-…
Vineyard Artist Featured in New State House Showcase
Oak Bluffs artist Andrew Moore didn’t believe it when he was asked to send art to an exhibit in Gov. Maura Healey’s office. ”I got an email from the governor’s office, which I thought was spam, saying the governor’s office would like to you bring some paintings for a show representing the Cape and Islands,” Mr. Moore said Friday.
John O'Keefe's brother files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read, 2 Canton bars
The brother of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against. and two bars in Canton, Massachusetts, that were among the last places O'Keefe was seen alive. The civil suit was filed Friday in Plymouth Superior Court by Paul O'Keefe on behalf of his family and...
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