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Brush fire burns in popular spot at Blue Hills Reservation
Several fire departments were battling a brush fire Saturday at the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts. The Milton Fire Department confirmed the Department of Conservation and Recreation's forestry division was among several local jurisdictions that responded to the brush fire that was about 2-3 acres of hot spots popping up over several hours.
This ‘lucky’ Nantucket shop sold three winning $1M lottery tickets since March
On Tuesday morning, a blonde woman in a summery plaid Ralph Lauren button-up and pink baseball hat walked up to the counter at the Old South Diner & Market on Nantucket. “Hi there. I’d just like a lucky scratch ticket,” she told the employee standing in front of a wall covered in lottery scratch tickets. They shared a small knowing smile.
Join us for the final Wharf Park rehabilitation meeting – September 4, 2024
Join us for the final Wharf Park rehabilitation meeting – September 4, 2024. This year, the Community Preservation Committee awarded grant funding for our community to help plan and design the rehabilitation of Wharf Park. After many public meetings, our landscape architecture firm has created an amazing design concept incorporating the spirit of the community input and town-wide collaboration process.
Exeter crash: Manchester man facing DWI, reckless conduct charges after police pursuit
EXETER — A Manchester man is facing driving while intoxicated and reckless conduct charges after leading police on a pursuit that ended in a crash in Exeter. Kevin Labelle, 32, a registered sex offender currently on parole, was arrested on charges of reckless conduct, criminal mischief, criminal restraint, and driving as a habitual offender. He also was charged with misdemeanor DWI – third offense, aggravated DWI, conduct after an accident, driving without proof, and driving after suspension...
Worcester firefighters "fill the boot" throughout the city Saturday
WORCESTER, Mass. — Members of Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 stood out across the city Saturday as they looked to "fill the boot." The group was looking to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Muscular dystrophy is described as a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
Fireworks, bonfire, live music: Dennis end of summer beach party postponed to Monday
Editor's note: Dennis Recreation has announced the fireworks, bonfire, and band performances originally scheduled for today have been postponed to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 at West Dennis Beach. Fireworks and a beach party will wrap up Dennis Festival Days Monday, Sept. 2. ...
Mass. weather: Thunderstorms possible Sunday, sunny and mild Labor Day
Thunderstorms and scattered showers are possible throughout Massachusetts Sunday afternoon, but are expected to give way to more pleasant weather on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service is predicting more rain and a higher likelihood of thunderstorms in Worcester, Springfield and on Nantucket. Most areas of...
Insects, Mold, Algae, Blood Linked to Boar’s Head Meat Listeria Outbreak in New York, Massachusetts
This is such major news because we're talking about one of the most popular, top-tier meats out there. Whether you buy it at your grocery store meat counter or have a favorite sandwich shop or deli that uses it, now is the time for vigilance. There's a listeriosis outbreak involving...
Here’s Why Some Massachusetts Residents May Lose Their Cable
Massachusetts residents know all too well how the cost of everyday items has been skyrocketing over the last few years. When you have to stay on a tight budget to make ends meet you may have to cut out a few services so you can pay your other priority bills.
Massachusetts Native Megan Khang Representing Home State Well at FM Championship
NORTON, Mass. — Megan Khang is making Massachusetts proud through two rounds at the FM Championship. The 2023 CPKC Women’s Open champion, who hails from Rockland, Mass., carded a 2-under 70 to kick off the week in her home state, making one bogey and three birdies on what was a challenging Thursday at TPC Boston. She then battled her way to a 1-under 71 on Friday, toughing out a rollercoaster round to ultimately sit in a tie for 12th at 3-under overall, 10 shots back of 36-hole leader Haeran Ryu before the start of round three.
Men's Soccer Captures 3-2 Comeback Win at Gordon
WENHAM, Mass. – The William Paterson men's soccer team (1-0-1) tallied three unanswered second-half goals to earn a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Gordon (0-2-0) Aug. 31. The Fighting Scots struck first in the 53rd minute before tacking on another goal in the 63rd minute to extend the lead to two (2-0).
Phone-free policy gets favorable reviews
TEWKSBURY — At the Aug. 14, 2024 School Committee meeting, Wynn Middle School principal John Weir and vice principal Victoria Cordeiro gave an update on the phone-free schools pilot. The pilot was grant-funded with the goal of developing strategies to reduce cell phone use in schools. Weir explained that...
DPW director says town water frequently tested
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health met on Aug. 22, 2024 at town hall. The board discussed the water main break that shut down water delivery for several hours on Saturday, July 27. Chair Melissa Braga said that her goal was to give the public the opportunity to ask questions about water quality, though no one appeared.
New film and program at library: Remembering the gas explosion of 1972
TEWKSBURY — It was approximately 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 9, 1972 when a propane gas delivery truck backed up at the Lowell Gas Company on Chapman Road and accidentally hit a pipe connected to a 60,000 gallon gas storage tank. What ensued was a fire and subsequent explosion that, according to accounts of the time, was such a massive blast that pilots flying to Logan Airport could see it from the air.
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