To avoid a COVID-19 horror show, Salem is planning a scarily scaled-back Halloween

Salem anticipates the state’s reopening will remain in Phase 3 in October. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

To avoid a COVID-19 horror show, Salem is planning a scarily scaled-back Halloween

Salem anticipates the state’s reopening will remain in Phase 3 in October. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Marathon bombing survivor on CNN: ‘We’re having to relive this nightmare over again’

A federal appeals court overturned the death sentence against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev last week and ordered a new trial. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Rhode Island added to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut quarantine lists

But state officials are disputing the numbers. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Where is the Bobby Orr statue?

“He’ll be back in time for playoff hockey.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

What have been your most uplifting moments amid the coronavirus pandemic?

Whether it’s chalk art on the sidewalk or stuffed animals adorning your neighbor’s windows, share your moments of joy with us. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Danvers 4-year-old dies in apparent drowning after wandering away from home

A 4-year-old girl has died in an apparent drowning after she wandered away from her Danvers home on Sunday, according to police. Officers were called to River Drive for a missing 4-year-old about 12:16 p.m., a statement from Danvers police said. After searching the area, officers found the girl submerged in water along a river…

Afghan troops retake prison attacked by IS group; 29 killed

Afghan troops retake prison attacked by IS group; 29 killedBy RAHMAT GUL and RAHIM FAIEZ Associated PressJALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan forces retook a prison in the country’s east on Monday afternoon, following an hours-long gunbattle a day after the facility was targeted by Islamic State militants in an attack that killed 29 people. The…

Monday town hall to delve into concerns of Worcester’s Black community

WORCESTER — A local organization of Black city residents will host a town hall meeting Monday to air the Black community’s concerns on police reform, education and other issues here.The virtual forum will take place on Zoom and also be streamed live at wuty979fm.org beginning at 6 p.m., […] Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press…

Monday’s Child: Markis, 13, is active and sweet

Markis is 13 years old and enjoys Legos and origami.Markis is an intelligent boy of Caucasian and African American descent. He is very active and loves to be praised and supported by adults. He is also a big fan of video games. When he is outside, Markis loves to ride his bike. He is also…

Man drowns in Merrimack River in N.H.

Anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, is encouraged to contact authorities. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Gloucester house fire kills 2 dogs, injures firefighter

“This fire was well advanced by the time firefighters arrived.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Here are the Mass. coronavirus cases and deaths reported Saturday

From the state: *PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing delays in the reporting of test results to DPH, the case count today appears higher than usual. However, these positive test results have been assigned retroactively to the appropriate date of test.   See all the state’s updated data here. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press…

Great white shark sightings temporarily close Wellfleet beach

Swimmers won’t be allowed in the water for at least an hour Sunday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Former town treasury employee charged with stealing over $100,000 from Great Barrington faces October trial

Deborah Ball, 64, allegedly stole more than $100,000 in property and excise taxes paid in cash from 2015 to 2018 while working as assistant treasurer/collector in Great Barrington, The Berkshire Eagle reports. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Medford Public Schools releases draft of COVID-19 reopening plan

The draft, posted Friday on the school department’s Facebook page, said it’s too soon to say if students can return to school buildings next month. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Competitive spirit fuels Holden parathlete Lilly Michalowski

NATICK — Adaptive Sports New England recently provided 13-year-old Lilly Michalowski of Holden with a new racing wheelchair, and Saturday morning, like she has for the last four weeks, Michalowski met her mentor, U.S. Paralympic track and field athlete Katrina Gerhard, to train at the Natick High track.Michalowski was trying out a different pair of gloves,…

Smith brothers claim third Grand March title at Worcester Country Club Invitational

WORCESTER — Ian Smith and Richard Smith celebrate their Grand March victory on the 18th green at Worcester Country Club on Saturday. The siblings claimed their third victory at the 98th playing of the Worcester Country Club Invitational. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Isaias nears virus-hit Florida; downgraded to tropical storm

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Early bands of heavy rain from Isaias lashed Florida’s east coast before dawn Sunday as authorities warily eyed the approaching storm, which threatened to snarl efforts to quell surging cases of the coronavirus across the region.Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm late Saturday afternoon, but was still expected…

Vermont cliffs closed for nesting peregrine falcons have reopened

The nesting season has ended and all young falcons have learned to fly and should not be disturbed by people on the cliffs, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Ipswich Bay, Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay to receive grants to help improve ecosystem health

The federal funds will be matched by almost $200,000 in municipal and private contributions, according to the state Office of Coastal Zone Management. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Man fatally stabbed in Roxbury, suspect in custody

The suspect was not immediately identified. “Details regarding the identification of the suspect will be released when available,” police said in the release. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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