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Healey Told to Vacate as Massachusetts State House to Close
The Massachusetts State House is closing, forcing employees and elected officials including Governor Maura Healey to find somewhere else to earn their keep. The historic gold-domed state capitol building that sits high atop Beacon Hill in Boston was damaged in a two-alarm fire on July 18, 2023 and must close for repairs. That will happen this month.
Dangerous New Scam Could Be Threatening Massachusetts Soon
Whether it's email, texts, phone calls, or any other method, scamming attempts are something that occurs regularly. Sometimes you hear about a brand new scam that's going around other times you hear about a scam that's been around for a while that rears its ugly head every so often. A...
‘Simply untrue’: What Holy Cross’s president had to say about donor’s lawsuit seeking refund
A Holy Cross alumnus who pledged $25 million for a new performing arts center is now suing the Worcester college in an attempt to recoup millions. As a former trustee seeks a refund of some $21 million in donations, the College of the Holy Cross is pushing back on allegations that it held up the construction of a new performing arts center and refused to provide proof of how it handled the donor’s funds.
Shriners hospital warns that new TikTok challenge is causing kids to get severe burns
Shriners Children’s Boston has seen about 10 burn cases attributed to the social media trend. Boston health officials are raising concerns about a new TikTok trend that has reportedly caused several hospital visits as a result of severe burns. The trend encourages viewers to make homemade Tanghulu, a Chinese...
Thousands of Christians will descend on the Boston Common on Aug. 25
The “March for Jesus” is expected to be the largest gathering of Christians on the Boston Common since 1950. The nonprofit religious group Revive Boston is holding a “March for Jesus” on Sunday, Aug. 25, followed by a gathering on the Boston Common. Revive Boston expects...
Vermont Democratic Party investigates potential election interference in Windham County
With the state primary behind us, Vermont’s Democratic Party is now investigating potential election interference in Windham County. The party alleges that anonymous letters attacking a democratic candidate were sent to voters in Guilford days before the election. The anonymous letter largely mentions Zon Eastes, the current Chair of...
This Peabody man is looking for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Ken O., a property management treasurer, 60, is "ready for love." Peabody resident Ken O. is looking for love, and he wants all of America to know it. He’s about to compete on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette.”. “I’m ready for love,” Ken said in an...
Amazon sees end-of-year delivery on opening of massive Charlton warehouse
CHARLTON — Amazon’s 2.8-million square-foot distribution center, a building with a future that has been a giant question mark for the town since the plan was introduced in 2021, is set to open near the end of the year, according to a company representative. The distribution center is at 53 Sturbridge Road, on...
Stop & Shop Under the Microscope: Harsh Reviews from Connecticut
In July, we reported that Stop & Shop had announced the upcoming closure of several grocery stores in Connecticut. The company's press release stated:. "Quincy, Mass. (July 12, 2024) — Stop & Shop today outlined the next steps in its growth strategy. As part of its commitment to investing in pricing and customer experience, the company will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. Despite these closures, Stop & Shop will maintain a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores. Associates at the affected locations will be offered opportunities at other company locations."
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.
Worcester Red Sox Hold Off Lehigh Valley Ironpigs in 4-3 Win
The Worcester Red Sox hosted the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs at Polar Park in Worcester, MA, on Tuesday night. The WooSox were coming off of a series against the Syracuse Mets in which only five games were played – the Sunday game was suspended in the top of the fifth and will be made up on Sept. 10. The Sox won three of the five games that were completed. Shane Drohan took the mound for Worcester in the game on Tuesday.
Harvard Settles High-Profile Lawsuit Over Comaroff Harassment Allegations
Three graduate students who sued Harvard in 2022 over its handling of sexual harassment allegations against professor John L. Comaroff settled with the University, according to a Wednesday court filing. The parties agreed to dismiss the case without costs and with prejudice. The plaintiffs — Margaret G. Czerwienski, Lilia M....
Burlington, Massachusetts, police officers working detail suffers broken bones when hit by car
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Two Burlington, Massachusetts, police officers were struck and injured by a motor vehicle while working a detail Wednesday morning, Police Chief Thomas P. Browne said. At 11:45 a.m., two officers were working an Eversource detail at 34 Cambridge St. near CVS Pharmacy when a 2016 Chevrolet...
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.
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