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Severe thunderstorms forecast for Monday afternoon, evening
BOSTON - Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Massachusetts Monday afternoon so the WBZ-TV Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert.The storms will likely start in the late afternoon and last into the early evening. The main weather threats will be localized flooding, gusty winds, and some hail. All of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are included in the severe weather risk zone on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorms in central and eastern Massachusetts. The yellow highlighted map shows a level 2 threat, on a scale of...
Woman arrested in connection with Roxbury double stabbing
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston woman is facing criminal charges stemming from a double stabbing in Roxbury on Saturday night, officials said. Officers responding to a reported stabbing in the area of 1965 Columbus Ave. found two people suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to Boston police. After an investigation,...
Dorchester Man Arrested on Firearm Charges After Incident During Traffic Stop in Roxbury
BOSTON, Mass. — A 23-year-old Dorchester man was arrested on firearm charges after an incident involving a traffic stop in Roxbury on Saturday evening, according to Boston Police. The arrest…
Popular Retailer With 6 Massachusetts Locations Planning Temporary Closure
Summer vacation is nearing the end but not without a big celebration to go out on a high note. That's right the Labor Day holiday weekend is our one last summer vacation/party opportunity. Whether you're traveling on Labor Day weekend or are hosting or attending a picnic, chances are you'll probably need to pick up some goods.
Stolen Car Tracked by ALPR System: New Mexico Police Arrest 62-Year-Old Massachusetts Man
Tucumcari, New Mexico – On August 20, 2024, a man from Massachusetts was taken into custody in New Mexico for operating a stolen car. After tracking the vehicle with the use of an advanced license plate reader system (ALPR), the New Mexico State Police made the arrest. When the...
Town Clerk’s Office Prepares for State Primary Election
The Massachusetts State Primary is coming up on September 3; early and mail-in voting have already been happening. Much goes into ensuring ballots are counted accurately, and this week will see Burlington’s Election Office following state law to be sure all requirements are met in advance of the big day.
Cambridge Police Investigate Gunfire Near St. Bartholomew's Church, Seek Community Help
The quiet of the evening was broken by the sound of gunfire on Harvard Street as the Cambridge Police Department responded to a shots-fired call in the vicinity of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. At approximately 8:32 p.m., officers rushed to the 200 block following multiple reports by concerned citizens and an alert from the city's ShotSpotter system. According to the CPD, no injuries have been reported in connection with the event, but the investigation remains open and ongoing.
Rarified Air: One Passionate Birder’s Big Year Quest with Gino Ellison
Thursday, August 29, 5:00 to 6:30 pm: Big Year Birder, Gino Ellison at Sawyer Free Library. How many different bird species could you dream of seeing, capturing a sound recording of, or photographing, from January 1 to December 31 of any given year? Have you ever considered doing an ABA (American Birding Association) Birding Big Year? How about a county or statewide Big Year? Why would you want to even do one? How does one plan out all the logistics to ensure that each of the important states are visited at the most opportune times? Can you do this alone, or do you need to seek out help? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, or are just interested in birds and birding, read on!
A Parliament of Owls: Donate Your Old Golf Equipment
Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following post was written by Will Goldstein, WHS’26. My only editorial comment is that I did not know we had another Goldstein goalie golfer coming up through the high school ranks and now I feel good about that considering we have 8 state titles to maintain… go ‘cats!
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
Midwest and Northeast Regions Dominate Realtor.com’s 2024 Hottest ZIP Codes
SANTA CLARA, CA — Realtor.com’s latest report reveals that the Midwest and Northeast regions are home to this year’s hottest ZIP codes, with Gahanna, Ohio’s 43230 securing the top spot for a second consecutive year. This trend highlights a shift towards areas that offer affordability and urban amenities.
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
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