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Mass. weather: Flooding possible amid heavy rain in the Berkshires Monday night
Berkshire County may experience some flooding Monday evening amid “heavy downpours,” according to the National Weather Service. The service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the county for the night of Memorial Day, predicting intense rain and possible thunderstorms. The precipitation may flood urban and poor drainage areas, and a flash flood is also possible.
Man allegedly used deceased person’s identity to work at Massachusetts fire department
A man, who police are still unable to fully confirm his identity, was arrested last week for allegedly using the identity of a person that died in 2002 to get a job at a Massachusetts fire department.
Mass. weather: A rainy, foggy Memorial Day
Memorial Day celebrations in many Massachusetts communities may be disrupted by fog Monday morning. The National Weather Service is predicting a muggy day with rain and potentially thunderstorms later on. Many communities across the state can expect to see fog before 10 a.m., according to the weather service. A dense...
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Massachusetts commemorates Memorial Day
More than 37,000 American flags are on display at the Boston Common in observance of Memorial Day -- each representing a Massachusetts service member who died in the line of duty. It's a tradition that began in 2010. This marks the 15th year that dozens of volunteers drilled holes in...
CIAC state tournaments begin this week
The CIAC state tournaments begin this week. Here’s a look where Norwich Free Academy, Norwich Tech, Griswold, Plainfield, Killingly and Ellis Tech are headed in their quest for a state championship banner. Baseball Class LL: No. 25 Norwich Free Academy travels to No. 8 Naugatuck on Tuesday. The winner meets either No. 9 Newington...
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