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thisweekinworcester.com

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Kopin plans $80M Westborough expansion, up to 80 jobs with state backing

Westborough-based Kopin Corp. will open a new headquarters at 75 North Drive and invest about $80 million to expand its MicroLED manufacturing in town, the company announced Monday, Nov. 9. The project could add up to 80 jobs over five years in engineering, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor processing and other business...

Westborough, MA · 4h
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WPRI 12 News

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Heavy rain triggered flooding across Southern New England

After an abnormally dry stretch, Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts were hit by a thunderstorm that brought torrential downpours over the weekend.

Rhode Island · 1h

WWLP

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Dionne launches MassGOP chair bid, pledges to serve without pay

Fresh off her own campaign loss in what she said was a "devastating" cycle for the party, Republican treasurer candidate Elizabeth Dionne this weekend launched a bid for the Mass. Republican Party chair and said she would not take salary if elected.

Massachusetts · 8h

The Cool Down

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Rural Massachusetts van services yield up to $23 in economic benefits per $1 spent, reports find

Getting groceries can take 45 minutes in the Hilltowns.

Massachusetts · 1d

hopkintonindependent.com

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 9: Town gears up for Veterans Day events Wednesday

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Veterans Celebration Committee will host two events on Wednesday in recognition of Hopkinton’s service members.

Hopkinton, MA · 13h

FireEngineering.com

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MA State Fire Officials Highlight Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries After Death of Firefighter

The death of a Boston firefighter responding to a house fire has renewed concerns about the hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, which are found in everything from cellphones to electric scooters. The May 23 fire that killed Robert Kilduff, 53, was caused by overheated lithium-ion batteries that were improperly stored,...

Boston, MA · 15h

WWLP

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MassDEP awards over $130,000 for reuse and repair projects to reduce waste

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has awarded over $130,000 in microgrants to organizations and communities to reduce waste through donation and repair services.

Massachusetts · 12h

myfmtoday.com

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Overnight Ramp Closures Continue at I-495/Mass Pike Interchange

HOPKINTON – More overnight ramp closures are coming this week as work continues on the I-495 and Mass Pike interchange project. The I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound and westbound, Exit 58, will be closed tonight and tomorrow night from 10 p.m. to 5 AM. The detour will send...

Hopkinton, MA · 13h

hopkintonindependent.com

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More overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange start Monday

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to conduct additional overnight ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton starting Monday, according to a recent notice. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the I-495 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound and westbound (Exit 58) will be closed. Working hours are 10...

Hopkinton, MA · 1d

egoease.com

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Winter gas rates for many in Mass. hold steady — a rare reprieve as other costs rise

On a gray November morning in Worcester, the gas bill that lands in a mailbox can feel like a verdict. Heat is not a luxury in New England. It is the difference between a livable kitchen and a room a family abandons after dinner. This year, for many households, that verdict is unusually calm. Massachusetts gas rates for the winter period are holding steady for a large share of customers, a pause that arrives while groceries, insurance, and rent keep climbing. Regulators approved supply prices that do not jump the way they did in the hardest winters of the early 2020s. The relief is real. It is also narrow, and it does not rewrite the longer story of what it costs to stay warm north of Hartford and south of the Canadian border.

Massachusetts · 1d

MassLive.com

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See which boys soccer teams advanced in the MIAA state tournament

The knockout rounds of the MIAA boys soccer state tournaments are well underway. See which local teams advanced.

Massachusetts · 1d

WWLP 22News

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November declared as Massachusetts Oyster Month by Governor Healey

BOSTON (WWLP) – Governor Healey has declared November as Massachusetts Oyster Month to recognize the cultural, economic, and ecological importance of shellfish cultivation in the Commonwealth. State officials and aquaculture representatives celebrated the declaration at the Copley Square Farmers Market in Boston, where attendees participated in oyster shucking demonstrations...

Massachusetts · 11h

Andover News

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DeJesus Scores Five Touchdowns As Andover Rolls Past Franklin

FRANKLIN, MA — Marcus DeJesus scored five touchdowns as ninth-seeded Andover High School opened the...

Franklin, MA · 9h

Cape Cod Times

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Gabe Walsh's late winner sends Nauset boys soccer to D3 Round of 32

It was a dramatic finish as No. 26 Nauset came from behind to beat No. 39 Gloucester 2-1 on Saturday in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 boys soccer state tournament. Upset-minded Gloucester took the lead on the stroke of halftime before Jacob Parkington and Gabe Walsh, who scored on the last kick of the game, each recorded a second-half goal to send the Warriors (11-5-3) into the Round of 32. Both goals came off corner kicks, with Tyler Flanders setting up the winning goal. The Warriors travel to No. 7 Weston on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. In other high school sports action: Boys Soccer Div. 3, Preliminary Round — No. 23 Falmouth 3, No. 42 Burncoat 0: The Clippers (10-6-4) won at least 10 games in a season for the first time since 2022. They advance to play No. 10 Greater Lowell Tech on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Kaleb De Oliveira, Ryan Lauriano and Lindeberg Ramos de Lima each scored a goal. Henry Trimble had an assist. Goalkeeper Teddy Klauer posted the clean sheet. Div. 4, Preliminary Round — No. 24 Sturgis West 5, No. 41 Athol 2: The Navigators (13-3-3) notched their 13th win of

Gloucester, MA · 2d

pymnts.com

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Medtronic Sued Over Alleged Monopoly in Surgical Stapler Market

Medtronic is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit from rival medical device manufacturer Lexington Medical Inc., which alleges the company has used restrictive contracts, bundled pricing and barriers to competing product trials to maintain its dominance in the U.S. surgical stapler market. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 5 in federal court in...

Massachusetts · 1d

bostonrealestatetimes.com

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.95 Million Sale of Five-Property Dental Office Portfolio in Western Massachusetts

Portfolio spanning five Pioneer Valley communities includes four dental office condominiums and a freestanding building occupied by practices affiliated with Dental Care Alliance. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS— Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.95 million sale of a five-property dental office portfolio spanning the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. The transaction...

Greenfield, MA · 7h

waywordradio.org

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“Muckle” Can Mean to Grab and Hold Tight

The word muckle means “grab, seize, or tackle and hold tight,” and it’s especially associated with New Hampshire, Maine, and parts of Massachusetts. Eric from Monroe, New Hampshire, says most people he’s talked with have never heard of it, but his older brothers used to threaten him saying things like, If you don’t cut it out, I’m gonna muckle you! You can also muckle onto a rope, the end of a couch, or an idea, and you can even muckle onto someone when kissing them passionately. The origin of the word muckle is unclear. It may be influenced by an older Scots or Northern England word meaning “large” or “much,” although it may well have to do with the idea of muck as a verb applied to doing physically demanding work, such as mucking out a stall. For more than a century, the military has used muckle through as a joking mispronunciation of “muscle through.” This is part of a complete episode.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Clear skies return to Mass. on Sunday — but a new storm threat looms by week's end

A slow-moving storm system that brought unsettled weather to Massachusetts this weekend is finally pulling away, according to the National Weather Service. Residents can expect improving conditions and gusty winds on Sunday as cooler, drier air moves in behind it. The low pressure system that brought clouds and scattered showers...

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Yahoo!

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Voters approve housing bond measures but reject easing lot-size and environmental rules

Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state's decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules both failed.

California · 4h

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod may get rain instead of Thanksgiving snow, almanac says

Will it snow on Cape Cod on Thanksgiving this year? Don't count on it, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac . Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, this year, and travelers across the country could encounter "a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow" over the course of the holiday week, per the Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving Weather Forecast . The long-range outlook is based on solar science, climatology, and meteorology. The week of Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. If you're planning a trip, be sure to check the forecast regularly as the holiday approaches, so you can prepare for potential weather-related travel snags. Snow could fall in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, while Alaska is also expected to see some flakes near the end of November, the almanac said. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for Massachusetts with less than a month to go to Thanksgiving. Will it snow in Massachusetts on Thanksgiving? What Old Farmer's Almanac says Snow is unlikely to fall in Massachusetts this Thanksgiving. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range forecast , Bay Staters can expect a rainy but mild-temperatured holiday. In the western portion of

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d