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Mass.’ Hispanic population is growing, while whites are declining. Experts explain why
A new report shows that Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. are growing in numbers, while the nation’s non-Hispanic population is slowly falling, a trend that highlights the influence of immigration patterns on racial demographics. Massachusetts is among a handful of states that saw a rise in its Hispanic...
Serious injuries avoided after motorcycle crash in Whately
WHATELY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Whately responded to a crash at the intersection of Christian Lane and Route 5 Sunday afternoon. When our Western Mass News crews arrived, we could see a car crashed into a motorcycle. The Whately Fire Department said there were no major injuries. While the...
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
Body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 for help, was released Monday in a case that has led to murder charges against a deputy.
Winchendon veterans housing project receives economic boost from Fitchburg bank
A $25 million project to convert two vacant Winchendon school buildings into low-income housing for veterans and their families has received another economic boost. Representatives of the Fitchburg-based Rollstone Bank and Trust dropped by the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner to deliver a $15,000 check to go toward the group's plan to redevelop the former Streeter and Poland Elementary Schools into 44 apartments for homeless and high-risk veterans in the community.
Gardner will hold a public hearing on proposed horse track on Tuesday. What to know
Gardner officials plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed Bay State Racing racetrack this Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Before the public hearing, there will be a City Council informal meeting between 6 and 7:30 p.m., during which Bay State Racing LLC will give a detailed presentation on the project to transform the current GAAMHA Carl E. Dahl House facility...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Mass. Republicans react to Biden’s decision
GOP leaders in Massachusetts said that President Biden made the right call in dropping out, but projected confidence in Donald Trump and questioned Biden's ability to even finish out his current term. After President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would be dropping out of the 2024 race, reactions are...
Vineyard Wind Faces Increased Risk of Blade Detachment at Massachusetts Offshore Project
Vineyard Wind has reported a heightened risk that the remaining piece of a damaged GE Vernova blade could detach from a turbine at its 804MW offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. A blade failure occurred on Saturday, resulting in debris washing up on the beaches of Nantucket. Most...
Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project
LEE, Mass. — Out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, Lee was selected to participate in the "50 in 50" Project. Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.
Institute of Diversity Sciences Announces 2024-25 Faculty and Student Sloan Fellows
Researchers in computer science and engineering at UMass Amherst and UMass Boston have teamed up to help diversify STEM culture across the UMass system with help from a $499,972 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The team, called the Sloan Fellows Program, is led by the Institute of Diversity Sciences (IDS) at UMass Amherst and recently selected its second cohort of 12 faculty mentors and 18 undergraduate students.
Massachusetts Hires Diehl As Director Of Hockey Operations
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts hockey has hired Hunter Diehl as its director of hockey operations, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Monday. Diehl comes to UMass from the Colorado Eagles where he was the video coach and team services contact for the Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliate from 2023 to 2024.
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