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Food trucks days are here again. Where you can find them on the South Shore
A true sign of warmer weather. The South Shore Food Truck Association's annual food truck days gets in full swing this Tuesday with the Hanover location's opening night. The weekly events are held at South Shore locations in Hanover, Kingston and Weymouth that last through the fall, bringing together local food trucks to...
Thunderstorms, flooding possible in Massachusetts starting Wednesday
Rain is headed to Massachusetts for the later half of the week, including some thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are expected in the Berkshires Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service predicted. “A few thunderstorms may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail,” the weather service stated. A hazardous weather outlook...
Coastal flood statement issued for 7 Massachusetts counties until Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 6:02 p.m. a coastal flood statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service states, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected...
Need some ideas for mom for Mother's Day? Here are some options near Brockton.
BROCKTON – Celebrate Mother's Day this year by giving mom the unique treatment from one-of-a-kind floral money arrangements to fancy restaurants and a luxury salon experience. Nothing says, "I love you, Mom," like thinking outside the box when it comes to planning. The goal is to wow your mother...
59-year-old Mass. man killed in rollover crash in Boston
A 59-year-old man killed in a rollover crash in Boston wasn’t wearing a seat belt, Massachusetts State Police said. Robert Smith, of Cambridge, was driving a 2015 Jeep Compass northbound on Route 93, shortly after midnight on Saturday. As the Jeep was approaching Exit 17, Smith lost control of the Jeep, crashed into a wall on the western edge of road and rolled over, police said.
New Bedford woman, Randolph man arrested in Dartmouth, face narcotics trafficking, shoplifting charges
“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Walmart regarding a reported shoplifting. Officers arrived to find a male in the store and a female who then fled the area in a vehicle. The female, later identified as Ashley VERTENTES, 32, of New Bedford was found to have an active warrant and was later located at the Dartmouth Motor Inn.
Quincy man pleads guilty to hiding $10 million in corporate income
On Monday, a Quincy man pleaded guilty to hiding over $10 million in corporate income by filing fake tax returns for his company, Acting United States Attorney Joshua Levy’s office announced. Su Nguyen, 60, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting the filing of false tax returns to U.S. Senior...
Where to find farmers markets in and around Boston this season
Discover where to find local, seasonal produce between May and October. While some farmers markets in Boston run year round, summertime is when they really flourish. Shopping farmers markets for produce has tons of benefits, too — shoppers get to enjoy the fresh air while browsing, find deals on in-season (and usually organic) produce, and keep the money in the community by shopping local. Below, find details on almost a dozen farmers markets in and around Boston this summer — from Dorchester to Davis Square — along with market opening dates and time.
Southern New England's first 'King Tide' of 2024 will happen this week
The first King Tide of 2024 will impact Southern New England on Monday and Tuesday night. Water levels in and around our coastal communities will be about a foot higher than an average high tide. Due to the high water levels, many of our tidal gauges are expected to reach Action or Minor Flood Stage during Tuesday evening's high tide (~8PM), according to the National Weather Service office in Boston.
Police investigating assault near high school in East Boston
Police are investigating an assault that occurred near a high school in East Boston on Tuesday morning. Boston police said they received a call around 10:48 a.m. for a report of a male subject who had been assaulted by two other males on White Street near East Boston High School. The ages of the victim and suspects were not released.
A North End Feast Of A Different Kind
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Loads of decaying dead fish washing up around Boston Harbor are being reported. Those with New England fishing knowledge said fish-kills are fairly common seasonal events in these parts usually involving herring or menhaden. Both herring and menhaden are favored baits used for fishing, especially...
Sumner Tunnel to close for a month this summer
Travelers leaving Logan Airport and East Boston, and heading into Boston and areas north of the city, will be most impacted by the closure. This summer’s closure of the Sumner Tunnel will last just one month instead of the initially planned two, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.
Popular sports talk host reveals return to Boston radio
Rich Shertenlieb of “Toucher & Rich” fame is returning to Boston radio. Shertenlieb, previously a co-host on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s top-rated “Toucher & Rich” morning show, announced this week that he will be joining classic rock radio station 100.7 WZLX as host of The Rich Shertenlieb Show.
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