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Human Services Reorganization Plan Met with Resistance From COA
In an effort to streamline services, the town has proposed the creation of a Human Services Department, bringing together the Recreation Department, Council on Aging, and Veterans Services. The proposal, however, has been met with concern from members of the Council on Aging. “It was laid out without our knowledge...
Free Karen Read Supporters Picket Norfolk County District Attorney’s Fundraiser at Quincy Elks Lodge
— Quincy Massachusetts News by Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. A late afternoon thunderstorm rain yesterday and a police presence did not stop a sizeable throng of Free Karen Read supporters from turning out to picket Norfolk District Attorney Michael “Meatball” Morrissey’s annual summer as well as pretty much mandatory attendance fundraising event by at least Norfolk County hacks.
Meet the Mass. Navy veteran skydiving for his 91st birthday
ORANGE, Mass. — George Ebert, a Navy veteran from Wilmington, Massachusetts, is celebrating his 91st birthday by skydiving with a dozen family members. It's not his first time jumping from a plane in his 90s. "It was on my bucket list," Ebert said. "I said when I was 90...
Massachusetts governor pledges to sign sweeping maternal health bill
BOSTON (AP) — A sweeping maternal health bill has cleared both legislative chambers and is awaiting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s signature. The bill would create a pathway for midwives and lactation consultants to obtain licenses, encourage the creation of more freestanding birth centers, and establish a grant program to address maternal mental health and substance use disorder.
Man in Worcester County tests positive for EEE, first human case in Mass. in 4 years
“EEE is a rare but serious disease and a public health concern. We want to remind residents of the need to protect themselves from mosquito bites, especially in areas of the state where we are seeing EEE activity,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein.
New minimum wage kicks in for Uber, Lyft drivers in Mass.
For years, some drivers for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have been fighting hard behind the scenes for better pay and treatment. This week brings a major shift: rideshare drivers are now guaranteed a minimum wage starting at $32.50 an hour, plus benefits and a new appeals process for deactivations.
MA Music Lovers Are Mourning The Loss Of An 80s Rock Icon
Bay State residents are saddened by the abrupt loss of another musical performer who graced the airwaves during "The Rad Era" as some of his most popular selections continue to receive airplay in our cluster of radio stations here in Berkshire county. It is with a heavy heart that we...
U.S. Attorney’s Office: Lynn Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for participating in a North Shore-based drug trafficking organization (DTO) that allegedly distributed tens of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Christopher Tejeda, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dennis...
Healey Signs Firefighter-Backed PFAS Bill – Legislation Aims To Phase Out PFAS In Firefighter Gear By 2027
Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment, which phases out the use of toxic “forever” chemicals in firefighters’ protective gear. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals have long been used in the personal protective equipment...
Air quality alert in effect today in Massachusetts due to wildfire smoke. What to know
An air quality alert is in effect today in parts of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the alert Friday, saying the air quality would be unhealthy for sensitive groups as wildfire smoke from the west moves over the region. ...
Boston College 2024 Opponent Previews: Duquesne
That said, the Eagles have a stellar record against FCS opponents. Holy Cross almost got them last year, but BC has not lost to an FCS or DI-AA team since falling to UMass 27-0 in 1978. Given how much the Dukes lost to graduation and that they got trounced by superior teams (West Virginia, Coastal Carolina, Delaware, Youngstown State), it's hard to view them as a serious threat to Boston College. Nevertheless, they're on the schedule, so let's dive in.
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Shows Community Spirit at Boston's 54th Annual August Moon Festival
Source: Facebook/ Suffolk County Sheriff's Department - Boston, MA. In a display of community engagement, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department participated in the 54th Annual August Moon Festival this past weekend. The event, hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, celebrated cultural traditions and the ushering in of autumn. It brought together people from various walks of life in Boston's bustling Chinatown.
Emerson national poll finds Harris with a lead on Trump
The poll is the first Emerson survey following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. An Emerson College Polling national survey released Thursday found Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 50% to 46%. The poll, which is the first Emerson survey following President...
Middleboro Rollover Crash Leads to Drug Arrest
MIDDLEBORO (WBSM) — A Boston man was arrested and faces drug and other charges following a rollover crash Thursday on Interstate 495 in Middleboro. Massachusetts State Police responded to reports of a rollover crash on I-495 southbound in Middleboro in the early afternoon of August 8. Troopers arrived to...
Man spotted hunting rabbits with bow and arrow in the Fenway
Neither the man nor the rabbit was found. A man was reported hunting rabbits with a bow and arrow in the Fenway area early Friday morning, police say. At about 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the area and observed a man with a bow and arrow who “possibly injured a small rabbit” with the weapon, but he “threw the rabbit into a bush and it ran away from there,” according to a police report.
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