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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...
Great-great-great-great-granddaughter brings lost family portrait back to Webster
WEBSTER — After decades of searching only to be met with dead ends, and thousands of dollars raised by extended family, a family heirloom from Webster's founding father has been brought back to the community he founded. ...
High school football in MetroWest and the Milford area: Complete coverage for 2024
Welcome to your one-stop Daily News high school football coverage stop. The action will come in fast and furious once practice begins on Friday, August 16, so we've gathered all of our coverage on this helpful page. It will be updated throughout the season with our preseason stories, games of the week, player of the week polls, game coverage and features. ...
Mass conservation efforts grant 'permanent protection' for over 800 acres of wildlife habitat: 'Important in so many different ways'
In a remarkable win for local communities and nature alike, over 800 acres of land in Barre, Massachusetts, are now under permanent conservation protection. As reported by The Gardner News, the newly designated Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor will not only preserve the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the area but also contribute to the well-being of residents by securing clean drinking water, supporting local farms, and enhancing climate resilience.
Missing 14-year-old Rhode Island teen may be headed to Massachusetts
Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. According to police, 14-year-old Colton Picard of Coventry, RI, was last seen Tuesday around 6:00 a.m. at his home in Coventry wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. He made a comment to a family member that...
Keene man charged with robbery using 3D-printed knuckles
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Keene man is facing charges after allegedly using 3D-printed knuckles to rob another man. Police said they responded to an assault at the Otter Brook Dam in Roxbury around 2 p.m. where they found a seriously injured man. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Joshua K....
Members of LGBTQ+ community disappointed over Jarren Duran's remarks
WORCESTER, Mass. – For seven seasons, Matt Gonzalez has helped manage the Worcester branch of OutLoud Sports, a nationwide queer and allied recreational sports league. After seeing the video of Red Sox star Jarren Duran calling a fan a homophobic slur, Gonzalez said sadly, it's nothing new. "I'm very...
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