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Thunderstorms with damaging winds and penny-sized hail in Plymouth County Monday
On Monday at 6:18 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning valid until 7:15 p.m. for Plymouth County. Be ready for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Hull and Hingham, moving northeast...
State police searching for young man wanted for murder in deadly shooting at Northboro house party
Massachusetts State Police are turning to the public for help tracking down a young man who is wanted for murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a large house party in Northboro in May.
3 Former Patriots Still Unemployed Entering Training Camp
There are still a lot of notable free agents out there with NFL training camp on deck. The New England Patriots made a point to bring back a lot of their own guys this offseason but there are still a handful of notable names still out there for one reason or another.
What caused the Brockton fire that destroyed 3 businesses? The latest on the investigation
BROCKTON – The fire that destroyed three businesses at 880 Main St. in Brockton in late June is still under investigation, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said. Garcia Grocery & Tropical, Khalil's Kitchen and Studio Sky Beauty Salon were among the businesses destroyed in the three-alarm blaze on Thursday, June 20. The cause of...
Standout runners, throwers and jumpers: Our Boys Outdoor Track & Field All-Scholastics
Locals made their mark in the state and beyond this spring in high school boys outdoor track. Lucas Andrade of Brockton produced the area's top finish at the New England championships, placing sixth in the 100 meters. Southeastern's Joseph Cook was seventh in the 110m hurdles at New Englands. Brockton's Jarred Mighty (8th in the 300m hurdles), Randolph's Mekhi White (10th in the 100m), Norwell's Noah Mulligan (11th in the 400m; 12th in the triple jump), Stoughton's Alex Huynh (11th in the long jump) and Marshfield's Nathan Looney (16th in the 100m) also starred there.
They're in the game: See what South Shore locals are rated in college football video game
At long last, EA Sports' College Football 25 video game has been released. With some players receiving early access to the game Monday afternoon ahead of its standard release on Friday, South Shore football fans might come across some familiar names when taking the field for the first time. We...
NEW: Chaverim Of Rockland, Rockland Hatzoloh, and Town Of Ramapo Launch New Safety Initiative to Prevent Children Being Left in Cars
Chaverim of Rockland, in collaboration with Rockland Hatzolah has introduced an innovative measure aimed at preventing parents from inadvertently leaving children in their cars. This new initiative features professional audio recordings both in English and Yiddish that play frequently in major supermarkets, reminding customers not to leave their children unattended in vehicles.
UPDATED: Beat the Heat – Town of Hingham Cooling Center Information and Heat Safety Tips
According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), a Heat Advisory will be in effect through Wednesday 7/17 for much of southern New England, including Hingham. Heat index values are expected to range between 95-104 degrees. Residents can seek relief from the heat at the following Town facilities: (Updated List)
The Hingham Police Patrolman’s Association Golf Tournament
Please join us for The Hingham Police Patrolman’s Association Golf Tournament, being held on Monday, September 23, 2024!. Early start breakfast/check in @ (7:50am) including fresh bagels, fruit, assorted muffins/ danishes, coffee and juice. You are allowed to take food with you on the course! 9 am shotgun start , followed by lunch. Lunch will include, steak tips with peppers and onion, herb marinated grilled chicken, tavern Mac n’ cheese, rice pilaf, corn on the Cobb, Caesar salad, bakery fresh rolls and corn bread.
Report: Mass. has the 2nd highest cost of living in the US
Good thing the Commonwealth leads the nation with the highest average annual salary: $80,330. Living in Massachusetts? In this economy? That has got to be expensive. And it is, according to Forbes Advisor. An analysis the online news site published on July 15 revealed that the cost of living in...
Massachusetts fines Texas-based animal shelter for unlicensed operation and bringing sick dogs into the state
The Massachusetts Division of Animal Health has issued a fine to a Texas-based animal rescue organization for operating without a license and bringing sick dogs into Massachusetts.
Vineyard Wind: Blade debris recovered after offshore “incident”
Developers of a power project in the waters off Massachusetts disclosed that an "incident" led to blade damage on a wind turbine that required the establishment of a safety perimeter and the issuance of notices to mariners in the area.
Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts
Eighteen months after the sale of adult-use cannabis became legal, Connecticut marijuana sales remain lower than Massachusetts but above Rhode Island. The average price per gram of cannabis is also cheaper in Massachusetts than in Connecticut. The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March, at $12.51 per gram. During June, it […] The post Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
‘A lifeline’: Cape Cod bridge project to create more than 9,000 jobs in Massachusetts, Healey says
Planned construction work to replace two aging bridges that connect to Cape Cod will create more than 9,000 “high-quality” jobs in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday. Healey and lawmakers gathered in Bourne to formally celebrate the nearly $1 billion in added federal funding for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod. Work on the Bourne Bridge is slated to happen after the Sagamore. The recent announcement brings the total funding for the massive bridge project to $1.72 billion, in addition to $700 million in state funding, Healey said. The $993 million awarded to the state Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program, Healey said.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Your License Plate Might Be Illegal In Massachusetts
When you go to register a vehicle, we all know we are assigned license plates with a specific license plate number that cannot be used more than once. But recently, there's been an ongoing issue across the Baystate regarding license plates that's causing headaches for drivers. What is the ongoing...
Massachusetts woman is in the giving spirit after hitting $1 million lottery prize
A Massachusetts woman is cementing the adage it is better to give than to receive. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Ida Reis of Fall River is the winner of a $1 million prize on a Powerball ticket purchased in Massachusetts for the multi-state game’s Wednesday, July 10 drawing that featured a $39.9 million jackpot.
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