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FEMA begins flood damage assistance in Attleboro, North Attleboro, and Leominster
Disaster assistance teams from FEMA are going door to door in Bristol and Worcester counties this weekend, helping residents apply for disaster assistance following the devastating storms in September 2023.
Massachusetts governor adds to number of individuals eyed for pardons
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has recommended another three individuals for pardons, putting her on track to push for more individual pardons in her first year and a half as governor than her two immediate predecessors recommended in their eight years in office.
Does Massachusetts Really Have the Best Drivers in the US?
Whether it's cutting people off in traffic, not using their turn signals, or just careless driving, there has been a long time stereotype with New Englanders that Massachusetts drivers are the worst. For years, Massachusetts has been the butt of jokes when it comes to driving. It's almost as if...
Here’s When and Where the Big Cicada Emergence Will Occur in Massachusetts
A hot news item in the media lately is the current cicada emergence in the Midwest and Southeast. One of the big reasons for all of this coverage is the fact that the 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII are emerging at the same time which will be an event for the history books as this hasn't occurred since 1803. While 2024 may be remembered for many things this year will certainly be remembered as an ultra-rare double-brood year.
Severe weather risks rise Virginia to Massachusetts Memorial Day but much of the weekend will be dry
We have arrived at the doorstep of the holiday weekend and it starts of with today being "getaway day". The overall outlook for the next 4 days is that it will be dry much of the time with two periods of time where we may have issues. The simulated satellite loop above shows that we have two weather systems to deal with. The first will come late Saturday into Saturday night. The second one and the more important one is Monday when a strong cold front approaches and we have to deal with some showers and thunderstorms at some point; probably later in the day Monday and Monday night.
What’s Open & Closed On Memorial Day In MA
In my calendar, the traditional Decoration Day will always be observed on May 30th. But in the past few decades, Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May. Time needs to be taken so we can reflect on the men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free in the good ol' USA.
2 Massachusetts Cities Among the Most In-Demand in the Nation
If you're looking to buy a home Massachusetts may be a state that you want to look into especially if you are starting a family. Massachusetts has been recognized as the top state for raising a family by Wallet Hub. The site used five key dimensions including family fun, health & safety, education & child care, affordability, and socio-economics.
A Woonsocket Memorial Day Parade in the early 1930s.
Pictured is Captain Thomas A. Buell in Woonsocket’s Depot Square. Captain Buell was the last surviving Union Soldier from the Civil War in Woonsocket. He passed away in 1934 at the age of 91.🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #Woonsocket #RhodeIsland #WhatsGoingOnInRhodeIsland.
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