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New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran
RUSSELL — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to decorated Vietnam veteran Jan “Boomer” Boomsma of Russell who passed away in 2022 and was the father of Mark Boomsma, who built the garage for the town.
Why is the sky hazy? Wildfire smoke returning to Boston
BOSTON - Have you noticed a little haze in the sky today? Wildfire smoke is back in Massachusetts.Smoke from wildfires raging in the western United States and northwestern Canada is finding its way back to New England. As the summer wears on, more and more wildfires are breaking out to our west. In the image below, you can see all of the small fire icons representing a wildfire that is currently out of control. These fires are producing a very large smoke plume that is carried up to high levels of the atmosphere and transported in the direction of the...
Mansfield Incident, Massachusetts State Trooper on Leave After Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence
A Massachusetts State Trooper has been stripped of his duties and placed on leave after an arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident. According to NBC10 Boston, the Trooper, Richard Whelan, is currently under investigation by internal affairs following his detainment by Mansfield police. Whelan, 27, reportedly engaged in a...
Response team makes incredible save after spotting humpback whale entangled in fishing rope: 'Many thanks goes to the crew'
The agency sent out its Marine Animal Entanglement Response team to disentangle the animal and ensure it could swim freely once again. After getting a call about a humpback whale trapped in fishing gear east of Boston, the local entanglement response team came to the pair's rescue and set them free.
On This Day: Janis Joplin Performs Her Final Performance Ever in 1970
Janis Joplin was one of the most unique and powerful vocalists of the 20th century. She passed away at the age of 27 long before her time, and one can’t help but wonder what she would have done with her career if she hadn’t left us so young. We can look back at a short but rich career full of stellar performances to remember her by. One important performance, in particular, was her 1970 set at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. On this day in 1970, that particular set marked Janis Joplin’s final performance before her death two months later.
Celtics player got 6-time NBA All-Star to officiate his wedding
Payton Pritchard called in the big guns as he got married over the weekend. The Boston Celtics guard Pritchard tied the knot with his girlfriend Emma MacDonald on Sunday. One noteworthy part of the ceremony, which took place in Cape Cod, Mass., was that the wedding officiant was none other than … former NBA star... The post Celtics player got 6-time NBA All-Star to officiate his wedding appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stop & Shop Under the Microscope: Harsh Reviews from Connecticut
In July, we reported that Stop & Shop had announced the upcoming closure of several grocery stores in Connecticut. The company's press release stated:. "Quincy, Mass. (July 12, 2024) — Stop & Shop today outlined the next steps in its growth strategy. As part of its commitment to investing in pricing and customer experience, the company will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. Despite these closures, Stop & Shop will maintain a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores. Associates at the affected locations will be offered opportunities at other company locations."
‘Where are we going to go?’: Mass. DPH hears desperate pleas to keep Carney Hospital open
Hundreds of people showed up to a public hearing scheduled by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to share their concerns about the planned closure of Carney Hospital.
Report ranks Massachusetts a ‘bottom state’ for affordable housing
The average construction cost per new housing unit in Massachusetts ($334,280) makes it the third priciest in the nation, according to the report. Construction Coverage has named Massachusetts a “bottom state” for investment in affordable housing, behind only Hawaii and Wyoming. Michael Stromberg, lead data analyst at the...
As new shelter stay limits take effect, advocates keep up pressure on Healey
Gov. Maura Healey faced protests right after announcing a five-day limit for some families at overflow shelter sites. Organizers are planning a vigil in front of the State House this week. Almost two weeks after new policies limiting the amount of time that homeless families can stay in overflow shelters...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Mass. State Police trooper relieved of duty, charged in domestic incident
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was relieved of duty after he was arrested over the weekend following a domestic incident, according to court records and the state police. Trooper Richard Whelan pleaded not guilty Monday in Attleboro District Court to a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household...
Mass. Olympian Aly Raisman speaks out about Jordan Chiles medal controversy. What she said
Massachusetts native and two-time Olympian Aly Raisman isn't mincing words about the Jordan Chiles medal controversy. The retired gymnast from Needham is speaking out after Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles was ordered to return the bronze medal she won at the Paris games on the floor exercise. ...
By 2100 These Places In Massachusetts Could Become Ghost Towns
Just imagine if researchers more than 75 years ago have predicted the Massachusetts we live in today?. Predicting the future is very challenging because you just never know what it will be, but one study is in fact predicting that a number of Massachusetts communities could look like ghost towns by the year 2100.
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