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Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
BOSTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee...
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Diversity in the construction industry is lacking. This program means to change that.
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. When Vrajesh Patel first entered the construction industry five years ago, he didn’t believe he’d find a leadership role. “I did my homework, I saw the people that were here … that were white and male-dominated, and I did not see...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Wind blade maker ties detachment to “insufficient bonding”
A manufacturing misstep is believed to have led to the failure of a wind turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind 1 project, and the materials washing ashore miles away are nontoxic but still present an injury risk to people.
New piers coming to Somerset and Salem thanks to fees collected from Massachusetts saltwater recreational fishing permits
By Massachusetts law, one third of the fees collected from the sale of saltwater recreational fishing permits are dedicated to supporting public access for saltwater fishing. Over the years, this funding source has supported projects ranging from multi-million-dollar fishing piers to forty-five-dollar garbage receptacles. Here’s what your saltwater license fees have been funding lately.
Edgartown Council on Aging: August 2024
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St. Please visit edgartowncoa.com for more information on programs and services. All are welcome to attend. You must register for programs in advance by calling 508-627-4368. Tuesday and Friday lunch information: The meal is served at 12 pm. Feel free to come anytime after 11...
Abuse survivor keeps pushing Mass. bill that would make GPS tampering a felony
For defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts it is, along with bail, a ticket to freedom. GPS monitoring devices allow for the remote enforcement of court orders, such as curfews and restraining orders.
These Massachusetts legislators are boycotting Netanyahnu’s speech to Congress
The Israeli prime minister is slated to address a Congress deeply divided over his leadership on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington this week amid deepening tensions between the two ally nation’s leadership teams, and during a period of political flux in the United States. At...
Remembering to Savor the Moment
Della Hardman’s mantra was “savor the moment” and each year, on the last Saturday of July, her legacy is honored by the town of Oak Bluffs. Ms. Hardman was an educator, artist, writer and mentor with an infectious optimism. The town voted to create the first Della Hardman day in 2006 and it has continued every summer since then.
Sneaky Westport Paving Scam Costing Residents Thousands
Another day, another scam. This time, the warning comes out of Westport, where people are being billed much more than expected for paving work. Westport Police warned residents on social media this week:. "There is an asphalt company going around town claiming to be providing asphalt paving services at a...
Mosquito Collected In Barnstable Tests Positive For Eastern Equine Encephalitis
BARNSTABLE – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Thursday that a mosquito sample collected on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the north-west quadrant of the Town of Barnstable tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. This disease has caused 43 infections […] The post Mosquito Collected In Barnstable Tests Positive For Eastern Equine Encephalitis appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Fido, fun and food: Eat out and help a South Shore animal rescue too
SCITUATE − Want to enjoy a meal out, get to visit with some fluffy friends and support a good cause? Look no further. The Scituate Animal Shelter will have its ninth annual Dine Out for Cats & Dogs on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, with some special guests to greet supporters at eight South Shore restaurants. ...
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