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New Hampshire Leads in Residential Electric Rate Stability, Data Reveals
CONCORD, N.H. — A new report from the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) "Electric Power Monthly" has highlighted the significant disparity in residential electric rate increases across New England, with New Hampshire maintaining more stable rates compared to its neighbors from 2017 to 2024. According to the data, on a cents-per-kilowatt-hour basis, residential electric rates have risen much more sharply in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine than in New Hampshire.
New Lynn Coalition to honor Attorney James J. Carrigan on Wednesday
Sidnee ShortLYNN — The New Lynn Coalition will present a tribute to Attorney James “Jim” J. Carrigan, who the coalition described as a “son of Lynn and a social-justice advocate,” on Wednesday. “Jim is a top-shelf human being. Throughout my legislative career, I have been led and guided by the wisdom and support of Jim Carrigan,” […] The post New Lynn Coalition to honor Attorney James J. Carrigan on Wednesday appeared first on Itemlive.
Mass. teens named co-valedictorians at New York school
“It was nice for my parents to not have to clap for one person, feel a little bad for the other.”. Identical twins from Southborough, Massachusetts, now have more in common than just their DNA, college, sport of choice and major (which might seem impossible). Chloe and Olivia Chiota graduated...
Memorial Day 2024: What’s open and what’s closed on May 27
Memorial Day, celebrated on May 27, is a federal holiday, meaning several places will be closed in recognition of those who died while serving in the military. To commemorate the holiday, in Massachusetts, volunteers placed tens of thousands of American Flags on Boston Common a few days before Memorial Day, WCVB reported. The event is part of a tribute to honor each person from Massachusetts who died serving in the military since the Revolutionary War.
Peabody families receive Medal of Fidelity
Richelle MeladPEABODY — City officials handed 25 Medals of Fidelity from the Commonwealth to family members of fallen veterans to honor those who made it home from war but died of war-related causes, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and exposure to Agent Orange, contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, toxic burn pits, or radiation. Mayor Ted Bettencourt […] The post Peabody families receive Medal of Fidelity appeared first on Itemlive.
America’s 2nd Best Small City to Live is in Massachusetts
There is so much to love about Massachusetts. Whether it's the four seasons, the diverse lifestyle, or the high-quality educational offerings Massachusetts has something for everyone. If Massachusetts is a place you have been thinking about moving to you certainly have plenty of options to choose from. The nice thing...
Here's what's open and what's closed on Memorial Day in Massachusetts
BOSTON - May 27 is Memorial Day, a time to honor U.S. military members who died serving their country. Monday is both a state and federal holiday in Massachusetts. There are Memorial Day parades and other community events planned around Massachusetts for the holiday. Here is a roundup of what's open and what's closed in the state on Monday.Are post offices open in Massachusetts on Memorial Day?Post offices are closed and there will no mail delivery except for overnight guaranteed parcels. What Massachusetts supermarkets are open on Memorial Day?Most grocery stores are open on Memorial Day, but their pharmacies are likely to...
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