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Healey worked 'behind the scenes' to help Brigham nurses reach contract deal

Gov. Maura Healey worked “behind the scenes” for months with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and its nurses to help them reach a contract deal and avoid an open-ended strike. In an interview with WBUR, Healey said she and her staff had “multiple conversations” with Brigham officials and...

Boston, MA · 2d
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PFAS Chemicals Found in Most Western Mass Rivers, Including Deerfield and Chicopee

Trace amounts of PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, have turned up in freshwater bodies across western Massachusetts, with the Deerfield River registering 1.3 nanograms per liter, the Chicopee River at 3.9 ng/L, and the Millers River posting the highest reported concentration in the region at 4.8 ng/L. The readings are part of a broader pattern of contamination found across the state's rivers, ponds and lakes, raising fresh questions for anglers, paddlers and anyone who draws drinking water from groundwater fed by these waterways.

Massachusetts · 21h
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The Independent

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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 · 1d

Rhode Island Current

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FM to send workers to Massachusetts as part of HQ relocation

Downtown Providence isn’t the only target destination for FM’s planned departure from Johnston. The global insurance company, formerly known as FM Global, is also sending an unspecified number of local workers to Massachusetts as part of a regional approach that includes facilities in Norwood and Boston, the company confirmed in a statement to Rhode Island […]

Johnston, RI · 1d

FUN 107

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Some Massachusetts Families Pay More For Healthcare Than Housing

Average Massachusetts family healthcare costs just topped $34,000 a year—and officials warn premiums could hit $50,000 by 2032.

Massachusetts · 1d

MassLive.com

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Saint John’s football handles Haverhill, 42-6, en route to Div. 1 semifinals

Liam Deso scored three times as the Saint John's Pioneers took care of business on Thursday night to advance to the Div. 1 semis.

Shrewsbury, MA · 2d

We Are Berkshires

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Teens In Massachusetts Are Waiting Longer To Get Driver's Licenses, And The Reasons Are Shifting

Fewer teens are rushing to get their licenses these days. Studies show many wait a year or more, and experts say readiness matters more than timing.

Massachusetts · 2d

Dianna Carney

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Meet Flint Funny: A Sweet Puppy Whose Owner's Could No Longer Take Care Of

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Flint Funny, a local pup who has been in their care. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them anymore (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!” He has since been living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 1d

Animal of Things

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Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Massachusetts: Who Is Responsible and What You Can Do

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Antifreeze poisoning liability laws in Massachusetts sit at the intersection of product safety rules, criminal animal cruelty statutes, and ordinary negligence law. That mix can feel confusing when your dog or cat is sick or has died and you want to know who answers for it. This article walks through each layer so you can … This article, Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Massachusetts: Who Is Responsible and What You Can Do , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in Kansas: Who Pays When a Dog Bites • Michigan Cut Its Muzzleloader Deer Season to Three Days in 2026, and Only the U.P. Stays Muzzleloader-Only • Ohio Drivers Face 1 in 108 Odds of Hitting an Animal, and Deer Crashes Peak in November

Massachusetts · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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New Jersey Tops a List of States With the Worst Drivers at 56.9 Incidents Per 1,000

A LendingTree study updated Nov. 9 ranks New Jersey worst with 56.9 driving incidents per 1,000 drivers, ahead of North Carolina, while Michigan ranks best.

New Jersey · 4h

The Money Overview

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Early retirees buying their own health insurance must pick a plan by Dec. 15 in Maine, Michigan and Connecticut, or by Dec. 23 in Massachusetts, for Jan. 1 coverage

People who retire early and buy their own health insurance have until Dec. 15 to pick a plan in Maine, Michigan and Connecticut, and until Dec. 23 in Massachusetts, for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. A plan chosen after those dates starts Feb. 1. Open enrollment stays open past the January start in all […] The post Early retirees buying their own health insurance must pick a plan by Dec. 15 in Maine, Michigan and Connecticut, or by Dec. 23 in Massachusetts, for Jan. 1 coverage appeared first on The Money Overview .

Michigan · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Happening this weekend: Orchard walk, seafood festival, Patriots watch party

Looking for something to do this weekend? From fall fun on the farm to a Cape Cod seafood festival and a Patriots watch party, there are several events happening across Massachusetts.

Boston, MA · 2d

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Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates arranges $17.5m refinance - provided by Rockland Trust

Auburn, MA According to Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates, Inc., its Capital Markets team has arranged a $17.5 million refinance for Rabina at 28 Millbury St. Rockland Trust provided the financing, with Kelleher & Sadowsky’s John Merrill and Chris Naff representing Rabina in the transaction. 28 Millbury St. is a...

Auburn, MA · 2d

hcspire.com

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Professor Won’t Shut Up About Stupid Baby

Beloved political science Professor Pat Ernity made his grand return from family leave this week. But according to students, he’s far from business as usual. Office hours attendee Kate Hids claims that instead of rounding her 73 to a 95, Prof Ernity yapped about his new baby for 30 minutes. “I couldn’t get a word in! He was all, ‘he’s growing so fast, he sleeps so well, blah blah blah.’ If I wanted to hear about some random kid, I’d watch ‘Toddlers and Tiaras.’” Colleagues have noticed a change as well. Professor Madison Washington reports that the political stickers on Professor Ernity’s door like “Believe Women,” “Justice for Contingents,” and “OJ Did It” have been covered up by photos of the aforementioned stupid baby. Instead of Bobby Kennedy (the first one) campaign posters and MLK quotes, the office walls were plastered with pictures of the same ugly baby from the door. Professor Washington also says that faculty meetings have doubled in length since Professor Ernity has discovered how to show baby photos on the projector. “There are only so many times I can pretend to care,” says Professor Washington. According to Professor Ernity’s advisee George J. H. W. Bush, thesis meetings aren’t going any smoother. “All he talks about is this stupid baby. He’s acting like he’s the one that gave birth. What is he, a seahorse?”

Worcester, MA · 2d

thisweekinworcester.com

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Worcester draft bodywork rules target trafficking, limit spa hours

Worcester would license bodywork businesses and their workers for the first time under draft rules that the city’s top inspector says target human trafficking at an estimated 25 to 30 illicit spas. Nicholas Antanavica, commissioner of Inspectional Services, walked the Board of Health through the proposal Monday, Nov. 9....

Worcester, MA · 1d

FUN 107

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Massachusetts RMV Moving to Electronic Titles Instead of Paper Ones

Massachusetts drivers can now convert paper vehicle titles to electronic E-Titles and complete private car sales online.

Massachusetts · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Minnesota excludes up to $300,000 of a disabled veteran’s home value with a Dec. 31 deadline, South Dakota exempts up to $150,000, and Massachusetts reduces bills by clause

Disabled veterans in Minnesota have until Dec. 31 to ask their county assessor to exclude up to $300,000 of a home’s market value from property tax for next year. South Dakota exempts up to $150,000 of assessed value for veterans rated permanently and totally disabled, and Massachusetts cuts bills by a set amount, or all […]

Minnesota · 1d

WWLP

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Seven Massachusetts nonprofits awarded $230K in grants to improve access to health care

Seven Massachusetts nonprofit organizations were recognized Friday in Easthampton after receiving a combined $230,000 in grant funding aimed at helping residents overcome barriers to health care and essential community services.

Easthampton, MA · 1d

theworcesterguardian.org

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School technology debate heads to committee for further review

WORCESTER—A petition seeking to remove internet-connected devices from Worcester’s youngest classrooms will undergo further review after parents challenged the school district’s response and school committee members debated how to balance technology use with traditional instruction. The school committee voted Thursday, Nov. 12, to refer the petition and...

Worcester, MA · 2d