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abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
Massachusetts observatory records first ripe blueberry of season
The nation's oldest continuously operated weather observatory in Milton, Massachusetts, recorded the season's first ripe blueberry on July 8, 2026. Staff use the date as one indicator of local climate conditions.
enr.combusiness7 days ago
GBH Gains 57,000 Members and $10 Million After Losing $20 Million in Federal Funding
GBH raised $10 million above normal in the fiscal year ending June 30 and now counts 250,000 members total. The Boston public media organization also received $500,000 from Massachusetts surtax revenue.
The Boston Globepolitics9 days ago
First woman confirmed as federal judge in Massachusetts dies at 94
Rya W. Zobel, who became the first woman nominated and confirmed to the federal bench in Massachusetts in 1979, died Saturday at her Charlestown home. Court officials announced the death and noted her role in naturalization ceremonies and her earlier career milestones.
world11 days ago
MassHealth Ends Medicaid Coverage of GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
MassHealth will stop paying for GLP-1 medications prescribed solely for weight loss starting Friday. The change affects roughly 22,000 adults and 2,500 children enrolled in the state Medicaid program.
bgr.comworld42 days ago
Small Meteorite Lands in Cape Cod Bay After Fireball Seen Over New England
A meteor broke apart at 40 miles altitude on Saturday afternoon, releasing energy equal to 300 tons of TNT. NASA said the resulting meteorite landed in the middle of Cape Cod Bay.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld42 days ago
Meteor Explodes Over Massachusetts Coast Producing Sonic Boom
A meteor entered the atmosphere over Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon and fragmented at roughly 40 miles altitude. The breakup released energy equal to about 300 tons of TNT and generated a sonic boom heard across the state and parts of Rhode Island.
foxnews.comworld43 days ago
Five Killed in Virginia Interstate 95 Crash Involving Bus and Multiple Vehicles
A Massachusetts woman and four members of a second Massachusetts family died early Friday when a passenger bus struck slowed traffic near a work zone on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia. The bus driver faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter with additional charges…
keeptalkinggreece.comworld43 days ago
Small Meteor Disintegrates Over Northeastern U.S.
A meteor traveling at 75,000 mph broke apart over Massachusetts and New Hampshire on May 31, 2026, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT and producing loud booms that shook houses.
winnipegfreepress.comworld44 days ago
Bus Crash on I-95 in Virginia Kills Five, Including Family of Four
A motorcoach struck multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, early Friday, killing five people. Four of the victims were members of a Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina.
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CBS Sportssports45 days ago
Massachusetts High School Pitcher Throws 101 mph, Projected First-Round MLB Draft Pick
An 18-year-old left-hander from Bishop Feehan High School has drawn first-round projections ahead of the July MLB Draft. The 6-foot-9 pitcher threw a 20-strikeout no-hitter this season and is committed to the University of Texas.
The Boston Globeworld48 days ago
MBTA completes infrastructure upgrades on Red and Mattapan lines
Officials announced Tuesday that signal, track, and power work finished during recent service suspensions. The projects covered sections of both lines between Broadway and Ashmont and between Ashmont and Mattapan.
world48 days ago
Massachusetts man sentenced to 13 1/2 to 15 years for 2023 restaurant rape
A Barnstable Superior Court jury convicted Elie Jammal of Concord of rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery. Judge Michael A. Cahillane imposed the prison term after the July 2023 assault in Sandwich.
dnaindia.comworld51 days ago
New York Firm Designs 13,961-Square-Foot House in Wellesley, Massachusetts
New York City-based 1100 Architect completed a residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts, that uses flush-painted wood volumes to reference local clapboard houses. The 13,961-square-foot home sits on a 0.71-acre lot and contains five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
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dailywire.compolitics52 days ago
Massachusetts Legislature Advances Bill Limiting Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities
The Massachusetts House and Senate have each passed versions of the PROTECT Act. A conference committee is reconciling differences before the bill reaches the governor.
The Boston Globeworld55 days ago
Thunderstorms and Heat Expected Across Massachusetts
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday across much of Massachusetts. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to low 90s before a cold front arrives.
nypost.comworld55 days ago
Cape Cod Judge Charged With Domestic Assault Faces June Arraignment
Robert A. Welsh III, first justice of Orleans District Court, was charged with assault and battery on a household member and assault with a dangerous weapon. The alleged incident occurred in January in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
nypost.comworld55 days ago
Massachusetts Issues Heat Advisory for Most of State Through Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday. State agencies opened splash pads early and issued guidance on hydration and outdoor activity.
nypost.comworld56 days ago
McDonald's Worker Fired After Video Shows Her Placing Fries in Mouth Then Back in Box
A Massachusetts McDonald's employee was terminated after a video showed her putting French fries in her mouth and returning them to a serving box. Local police and health officials investigated the incident at the Southbridge location.
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foxbusiness.comworld57 days ago
Massachusetts Town Plans Funeral for 98-Year-Old WWII Navy Veteran
Residents of Hanson and surrounding communities are organizing a funeral for a World War II Navy veteran who died without surviving relatives. The town has arranged road closures and additional parking for expected attendance at the May 18 service.
rismedia.comworld66 days ago
Massachusetts Town's Housing Plan Adds Limited Units
A wealthy Massachusetts town has proposed a housing plan that would add a small number of units over a decade. A resident questioned the plan at a public meeting, citing its limited scope. The article examines the town's approach to state housing requirements.
Washington Examinerpolitics75 days ago
Reports Highlight Welfare Fraud in Massachusetts and Other States
A Washington Examiner article detailed instances of fraud in Massachusetts welfare programs, including food stamps and Medicaid. It cited audits revealing millions in stolen funds and prosecutions by federal authorities. Similar issues were reported in other states, with reforms…