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2 people died due to heat this summer in Mass.
Two people died in June due to heat in Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Previously Massachusetts was among states that did not track heat-related deaths where exposure to extreme heat was a secondary factor. “States like Massachusetts don’t track heat deaths because they don’t have to...
‘Written Warnings’ In Mass. May Be Worse Than You Think
I was cited for an at fault accident a year ago and now I have to be infraction less for three years or I will continue to pay higher insurance premiums. What about a written warning?. For the most part, a written warning is no big deal, but it certainly...
Here’s where to expect ‘vibrant’ fall foliage, according to AccuWeather
A chunk of states can expect to see lots of “vibrant” fall foliage as the seasons change this late in 2024 — but there’s bad news for New England, according to the AccuWeather 2024 U.S. Fall Foliage forecast. Bright and colorful fall foliage is expected across...
What South Shore voters decided in 2024 MA primary election
The first Tuesday of September marked decision day for several contested races across the Commonwealth, including on the South Shore. Primaries in Massachusetts are held in September on even-numbered years, and can include races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor's Councilor, state Senate, state House of Representatives, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts and County Commissioner. ...
Senior Cat Whose Family Refused Treatment After Being Hit By Car Is Searching for Loving Home
Employees at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) in Massachusetts are looking for a home for a senior cat seriously injured by a car accident. Fifteen-year-old Mittens was hit by a car back in March, but a series of unfortunate and infuriating events has ...Continue reading
West Nile virus and EEE risk map Massachusetts: See risk factor in your town
Two additional cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in humans in Massachusetts, as public health officials raise the risk level in 9 more cities and town. So far this summer, there have been 79 EEE-positive mosquito samples and 285 West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples. In terms of human illness, two...
Trolling the borders? New CT welcome signs claim pizza fame at NY entrance, basketball achievements at Mass. entrance
HARTFORD, Conn. — As if a national proclamation in Washington D.C. wasn't enough, one of Connecticut's newest highway welcome signs proclaims to travelers arriving from New York that Connecticut is "the pizza capital of the United States." Three other welcome signs for Connecticut's seven state highway border entrances were unveiled Wednesday.
Women deserve unbiased guidance on abortion option (Editorial)
Gov. Maura Healey and public health officials in Massachusetts believe women who become pregnant deserve impartial and timely information about their options. To help ensure that, Healey backed a $1 million public awareness campaign this year. The drive targets 34 groups that market themselves as pregnancy resource centers. They exist to persuade women, in ways both subtle and glaring, not to receive abortions.
Tips on holding the line against Mass. cyber thieves (Editorial)
It’s beyond most of us to comprehend what goes on inside some work areas of Baystate Medical Center, given the science involved. But we should all learn from an unfortunate event at the hospital unrelated to health care. In a recent U.S. District Court filing, Baystate Health says it...
The New “4 Feet” Law In Affect In Massachusetts
As you know, the rules of the road are always changing in Massachusetts. A lot of residents may not even know about this law and it's always good to have a refresher on how this new law that was passed last year works. Especially now that you see these new "Motorists Give 4Ft To Pass" road signs.
Patriots Bring in Former 1st-Round Bust for Workout Ahead of Week 1
The New England Patriots have their work cut out for them this upcoming season. They are rebuilding this team from the ground up and have new voices running the show in Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf. New England has added a nice collection of playmakers this offseason in the NFL...
Carver Man Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
CARVER (WBSM) — A 69-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday morning when his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car. The crash happened around 10:35 a.m. on September 3 at the intersection of South Meadow Road and Ward Street. The motorcycle rider, a Carver resident, was taken by ambulance to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth and later flown by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital.
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