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Heavy rain in Massachusetts may impact Thursday morning commute
BOSTON — Heavy rain could impact parts of Massachusetts early Thursday morning, impacting parts of Boston's morning commute. Light rain on Wednesday night will transition to periods of downpours through the Thursday morning commute, StormTeam 5 says. In Massachusetts, a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible...
Massachusetts summer outlook: What seasonal forecasters expect in greater Boston
BOSTON — Weather across Massachusetts and New England always feels like riding a roller-coaster, but some patterns and trends define what type of conditions will be typical for the season to come. Harvey Leonard, chief meteorologist emeritus, received insight from three forecasting experts to get a picture of what...
Rakim Lubin, Former UConn Basketball Star, Dies at 28
It’s a sad day for the University of Connecticut basketball fans. Former UConn men’s basketball player Rakim Lubin has died. The alum was just 28 years old too. Lubin played for the team during the 2014-15 season. Growing up in Gadsen, Alabama, he earned the nickname “Rock” thanks to both his size and intimidating figure. He used that to his advantage while on the court. It let him go far. He became a three-star recruit after graduating from Buford High School in Georgia. Lubin also earned all-region honors and first-team all-state. He earned Georgia Sportswriters 3A layer of the Year. Ultimately, Lubind decided to go to UConn over Auburn and Georgia Tech.
RI man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation. What to know.
PROVIDENCE – A Superior Court judge sentenced a Glocester man to life in prison for molesting a girl he knew close to two decades ago. James Ballou, 45, was sentenced by Judge Daniel A. Procaccini to life in prison on one count of first-degree child molestation, plus a consecutive 12 years for two counts of second-degree child molestation.
This MA town was named one of the best places to retire US. Can you guess where it is?
Trying to figure out where to retire in Massachusetts? Forbes Magazine has two suggestions. Forbes has just released a state-by-state list of the best places to retire in the United States, with a runner-up and a first-place winner for best place to retire in the state. To make their selections,...
Nation’s top-selling cannabis pre-roll brand rolling into Mass. for first time
The best-selling cannabis pre-roll brand in the country will officially be available to purchase in Massachusetts — and in the Northeast — for the first time starting this weekend. Starting Saturday, May 18, Massachusetts residents can buy Jeeter’s popular pre-rolls in multiple strains and sizes, including its popular...
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