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Help us put together a list of resources to fight homelessness
Boston ranks second in the nation for homelessness, a recent study found. What organizations or resources do you recommend to help homeless people in Massachusetts?. Boston has some of the highest rates of homelessness in the country, according to a new study from Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation.
MassLive is looking for Hispanic/Latino leaders to celebrate in Mass.
Do you know someone who is a Hispanic or Latino leader in Massachusetts? MassLive wants to hear from you. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and MassLive is looking for reader nominations for our ongoing Massachusetts leader series to highlight during that time. Hispanic Heritage Month...
Massachusetts Fugitive Wanted for a Home Invasion Caught in Maine
A man from Massachusetts with outstanding warrants in that state has been taken into custody in Maine. Darell Love, 33, of Springfield, Massachusetts was arrested in Portland this week. What are the Charges He Faces?. The U.S. Marshals Service worked with the Maine Violent Offender Task Force to catch up...
Deadline Looms to Apply for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance
With thousands of people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts and thousands more struggling to afford the housing they have, the realization that the colder fall and winter months are approaching must be terrifying for some. Inflation has helped drive up the cost of food, utilities and other essential items and can...
Child rescued after fall on Mount Monadnock
JAFFREY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A child was rescued after suffering a serious fall on Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire on the afternoon of Aug. 13. The incident occurred on the White Cross Trail, where the hiker, a minor, fell approximately eight feet and landed on their head, resulting in severe injuries, said N.H. Fish and Game in a news release.
Keene man charged following assault with 3D-printed weapon
ROXBURY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A man from Keene faces charges after a violent incident involving a 3D-printed weapon left another individual injured. N.H. State Troopers responded to a reported assault at the Otter Brook Dam on July 22 shortly after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from serious injuries.
‘It's very scary': Stabbing in Boston's Downtown Crossing prompts safety concerns
A spike in crime is causing concern about the safety of Boston's Downtown Crossing. The latest incident was a stabbing Wednesday morning. The man arrested in that attack faced a judge Thursday. City Councilor Ed Flynn is sounding the alarm and recommending that events that have already received permits in...
Despite slowing, inflation in Boston remains higher than the national average
Consumer prices in the Boston area rose about 3.5% over the last year, compared to a 2.9% increase nationally, according to federal data released Wednesday. The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show inflation has cooled from 2022, when year-over-year consumer price increases in the Northeast were in the 6 to 7% range. This year, increases ranged from 2.4% to 3.9 % year over year.
Boston's comfortable humidity to continue amid showers and storms
Severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect in parts of Maine and Vermont Wednesday, but they have since expired. Click here to see active weather alerts. Wildfire smoke has taken over the northeastern skies and has become rather thick since Tuesday. This is why our sunrises and sunsets have been muted lately, and will continue to be muted with an orange tint to the sun through at least Thursday.
State and city won't stop closing of Carney Hospital in Dorchester
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Boston Public Health Commission have no plans to take over Carney Hospital by eminent domain, officials told a crowd of Carney employees on Tuesday night.Carney Hospital will still close by August 31Dozens of employees of the Dorchester community hospital came to a public meeting required by law because of Carney's proposed closure. What some thought could be a last-ditch effort to influence stakeholders turned into a stark reality."Declaring a public health emergency will not give the city, Mayor Wu, or I the regulatory authority, the licensure ability, or most importantly the...
Haggerty: New faces add needed depth to Bruins
The Bruins clearly had some high-profile free agent signings on July 1 when they made big splashes addressing the center and defensemen position, but as always Don Sweeney did some quality work under-the-radar work as well. Former first-round pick Max Jones is expected to be a regular member of the...
Environmental Protection Agency Fraud Alert
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY, MA - The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a fraud alert related to violation notices:. “The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General has issued a fraud alert regarding a new and increasingly prevalent phishing scam targeting businesses with fraudulent EPA Notice of Violation letters. The falsified Notice of Violation letters demand payments for alleged environmental violations. These deceptive letters bear the EPA logo and claim that businesses must pay a penalty to resolve the violation of an environmental regulation. However, the contact email provided —invoice @ epa . services— is not affiliated with the EPA. Official U.S. government organizations use the “.gov” domain name; for example, “epa.gov.”
Greenfield plans to switch to all-electric city vehicles
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — At Tuesday’s Economic Development Committee meeting, Energy and Sustainability Director Carole Collins shared plans to take the city’s entire vehicle fleet electric, over 100 vehicles. The city has purchased an electric Chevy Blazer for the building inspector, and Collins shared that...
Former Shutesbury man facing 29 charges related to domestic violence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Shutesbury man is facing 29 charges of aggravated rape, assault and battery, stalking, strangulation, and others in Franklin County Superior Court. 31 year-old Branden Eugenio has pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from an April incident where he was accused of raping his partner.
Crews respond to illegal burn on Fox Hill Rd. in Bernardston
BERNARDSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Bernardston Fire Department responded to a fire on Fox Hill Road Wednesday morning. When crews arrived, they found thick black smoke in the area. The Bernardston Police Department determined the source to be an illegal burn on property. Bernardston Fire Department reminding residents that burning...
The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater New Bedford?
NEW BEDFORD — Election season is almost here, with only a few weeks to go before the statewide primary on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Democrats and Republicans will go head-to-head within their respective parties to determine who will face off in the Nov. 5 general election. ...
'First half of 'Jaws': Cape Cod movie looks at how communities react to shark attacks
Whether you are a shark enthusiast or a concerned resident who wouldn’t mind never seeing a great white shark in Cape Cod waters again, “Great White Summer” likely has something to say to you. The 79-minute documentary directed by Eastham summer resident Nick Budabin, with director of photography Matt Elkind, will be screened...
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