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Ross Dress for Less Eyes Two More Massachusetts Locations

Ross Dress for Less is bringing its discount shopping experience to two more Massachusetts communities. According to The Connecticut Scoop, the off-price retailer is preparing to take over the former Best Buy Outlet space at Brockton‘s Westgate Mall, located at 200 Westgate Drive, as well as the former Bob’s Stores at Twin City Plaza, situated at 146 Whalon Street in Fitchburg, on the Leominster line. Construction on both locations is expected to begin in the spring, with grand openings tentatively planned for sometime in 2027.

Fitchburg, MA · 2d
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Sheriffs across Massachusetts have requested $241 million to repair and renovate their jails

Jail Funding Massachusetts ASSOCIATED PRESS Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts . They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities. Among the contenders is a jail even older than Ash Street: the Dukes County jail on Martha’s Vineyard, built in 1873, which needs structural and fire-safety repairs and more space. Essex County seeks to overhaul Middleton jail’s kitchen and dining area, while Worcester County wants to renovate deteriorating jail housing units and demolish a former hospital nurses’ home. Heroux shared his funding proposal with The Light for the first time, providing new details about the work needed to close Ash Street and its estimated cost. Five of the state’s 13 other sheriffs who run jails — Franklin, Berkshire , Dukes, Essex and Worcester — also shared their applications with The Light. Together, the sheriffs have requested about $241 million, far more than the $125 million to $150 million the state expects to allocate through the program. Franklin, Dukes and Essex

Bristol County, MA · 17h

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts retiree faces nearly triple insurance costs as his Medicare Advantage plan ends

"There's some anxiety about that."

Worcester County, MA · 2d

CBS Boston

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Tewksbury woman collects unwanted pumpkins to feed farm animals

A Tewksbury, Massachusetts, woman gathers pumpkins on her front yard and donates them to a farm in New Hampshire.

Tewksbury, MA · 1d

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Good Friends Campaign Returns to Support Three Monadnock Region Nonprofits

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A holiday tradition that combines cuddly companions with community giving is back, as Savings Bank of Walpole, Douglas Cuddle Toys and Monadnock Media Group team up once again for the annual Good Friends campaign. The 2026 fundraiser kicked off Friday, Nov. 13, with a KNE-FM live radio...

Keene, NH · 23h

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Worcester Eyes Crackdown on 25-30 Illegal Bodywork Spas Amid Trafficking Fears

Worcester officials say somewhere between 25 and 30 illegal bodywork businesses are operating in the city at any given time, a figure that is now driving a push for new local rules governing the industry. The estimate came from Nicholas Antanavica, the city's inspectional services commissioner, who shared the number at a Board of Health meeting on November 9.

Worcester, MA · 2d

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Neverett Returns to Silver Knights Staff

NASHUA, NH – The Nashua Silver Knights are excited to announce the return of Futures League Hall of Famer and four-time champion BJ Neverett, who will rejoin the organization in a new role as Director of Player Personnel. A familiar face to Silver Knights fans, Neverett has been an...

Nashua, NH · 20h

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Massachusetts Expands Emergency Shelter Capacity Ahead of Winter With $13 Million Investment

Massachusetts is committing nearly $13 million to expand winter shelters and overnight warming centers, with 101 full-season beds planned for Worcester County through a partnership with the South Middlesex Opportunity Council. The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the supplemental grants as communities prepare to provide shelter during the coldest months of the...

Worcester County, MA · 1d

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Lowell, Fitchburg among communities getting loan forgiveness for water projects

LOWELL — Several local communities will have some Clean Water Trust loans forgiven after State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced more than $100 million in grants for 46 wastewater infrastructure projects in 35 communities across the state. Lowell, Fitchburg, Chelmsford, Dracut, Pepperell and Westford are among the cities and towns...

Lowell, MA · 1d

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Navy vet provides free rides, camaraderie for fellow veterans in Merrimack Valley

In the Merrimack Valley, one Navy veteran is marking that spirit of service year-round by helping fellow veterans get where they need to go.

Merrimack, NH · 3d

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Keene’s Mayor Outlines Search for Next City Manager

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Keene Mayor Jay Kahn expects the city’s search for a new city manager to take four to five months following Elizabeth Ferland’s decision to leave the position for a new job in Claremont. Kahn discussed the upcoming transition and the process for finding Ferland’s successor...

Keene, NH · 1d

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Keene Committee Backs Federal Grant to Hire Eight More Firefighters

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Keene could soon add eight firefighters to its department under a $1.67 million federal grant that received unanimous support from the City Council’s Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee Thursday evening. The committee voted to recommend that the city accept, execute and expend the FY2025 Federal Emergency...

Keene, NH · 22h

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NH home buying slowed down in October, but affordability remains a challenge

Home buying activity slowed in October, and the median price of a single-family house continued to decline from July’s historic high. But affordability remains a dogged concern, according to new data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors and ATTOM, a curator of national residential real estate statistics. “While...

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Kids Collaborative Holiday Bazaar Gives Children a Chance to Shop for Family Gifts

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Children across the Monadnock Region will have an opportunity to experience the joy of giving this holiday season through the Kids Collaborative’s annual Holiday Bazaar, which provides free gifts for children to give to their parents, guardians and siblings. This year’s bazaar is scheduled for Saturday,...

Keene, NH · 23h