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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...
Main Street closed after car crashes into pole in Reading
READING — A serious car accident involving a vehicle that struck a utility pole has led to the closure of the southbound lane of Main Street at the intersection of Lafayette Road, according to the Reading Police Department. The crash occurred earlier today, prompting authorities to redirect traffic down...
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...
Man Killed in Roll-Over Crash on Route 93 in Boston, State Police Investigating
A tragic turn of events unfolded in Boston over the weekend when a man was killed on Route 93 after his Jeep Compass rolled over. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, just after midnight, launching a response from the Massachusetts State Police to the site of the single-vehicle crash.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Will staff at Good Sam hospital get paid? Here's what happened in bankruptcy court
BROCKTON — Lawyers for the company that operates Good Samaritan Medical Center convinced a bankruptcy judge to allow it to meet payroll for its more than 30,000 workers nationwide. The Tuesday ruling by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Lopez means doctors and nurses will be paid Wednesday, counsel for...
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.
Woman allegedly drives into Coast Guard base, Fenway Park before being stopped by forklift
Before being stopped, police responded to several calls about the woman who allegedly hit numerous cars, ran over someone's foot, and evaded police Monday morning. A woman has been placed in a psychiatric hold at a hospital after reportedly causing chaos on roads in Boston and Revere Monday morning. In...
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.
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