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Paddleboarders encounter great white shark off Massachusetts beach
KESQ-TV - California
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July 9, 2025
WCVB, MADELEINE CRONIN, SHARKTIVITY, CNN By Emily Maher Click here for updates on this story FALMOUTH, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Two college students who were paddleboarding off the coast of Cape Cod photographed a surprising close encounter with a...
FKO Celebrates First-ever Graduation of OST Apprenticeship Program in Massachusetts
Everett Independent - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) proudly celebrated a historic milestone on June 5, 2025, with the graduation of the first cohort of its registered apprenticeship program for the Out-of-School Time (OST) workforce- Massachusetts and the country’s...
Warren Warns of Economic Risks Amid Trump’s Policies
Times News Global
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July 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has issued stark warnings regarding the economic policies of President Donald Trump. In an interview at her Senate office, Warren emphasized that Trump’s tariffs, tax cuts, and...
Towns To Stay Away From If You're Buying A Home In Massachusetts
WUPE - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Here's a quick question for my fellow Massachusetts residents: Are you getting ready to, or are already in the process of, buying your first home? Consider yourself lucky if you're doing it in Berkshire County. As many of you know who have already...
Nationwide Ritz Cracker Recall Absolutely Includes Massachusetts
WNAW - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Listen up, Massachusetts residents! Another voluntary recall has been announced on a food product. This particular snack cracker is being pulled from stores nationwide as it has an undeclared allergen that over 3 million Americans suffer from....
More Massachusetts criminal defendants released amid bar advocate strike
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
More criminal defendants without representation were released from custody on Wednesday — including one facing charges of assault and battery with a deadly weapon — as state courts prepare for an onslaught of cases that could be dropped entirely...
How much rain fell across Massachusetts overnight?
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
How much rain fell across Massachusetts overnight? See latest rainfall reports LAWNS AND THE GARDENS OVERNIGHT ESPECIALLY. WE PICKED UP SOME PRETTY SIGNIFICANT RAIN. YOU CAN SEE FROM HINGHAM TO WESTPORT, NEAR AND OVER 2.5IN OF RAINFALL. DUDLEY UP...
Deadly fire at Fall River assisted-living facility appears accidental, chief says
NECN - Massachusetts
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With the investigation into the deadly Gabriel House fire disaster in Fall River, Massachusetts, well underway, the city's fire chief shared a more insight into what they currently know. Chief Jeffrey Bacon said Wednesday that Sunday's...
Massachusetts State trooper injured by moped driver in ‘aggressive’ Revere July 4 crowd
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hit by a moped and injured while trying to de-escalate an “aggressive” crowd of hundreds gathered and setting off illegal fireworks in Revere, police say. Just before 11 p.m. Friday, both state and local...
Buried Under a Western Massachusetts Cemetery is an Amazing Waterfall
WSBS - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Many towns and cities across the country contain a hidden treasure. Something that perhaps only the local community knows about. When you discover what it is, you feel like you're part of the secret club. A western Massachusetts town contains a...
The Best Hangout Spots For Middle Aged Residents In Massachusetts
WUPE - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Do you and your friends ever wonder what to do on the weekend? Of course, you could go for dinner or visit your favorite bar where you enjoy spending time. These activities might be enjoyable for those in their 20s and 30s, but they can quickly...
'Our hearts are broken': 8 horses die when fire tears through barn
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Eight horses died in a fire that destroyed a barn at Mor Linn Farm in Walpole, Massachusetts, overnight.The fire started just after 11 at the two-story barn at the farm on North Street. The owner was able to rescue 10 horses from the first floor,...
Massachusetts Cop Who Just Became A Mom Gunned Down In Dramatic Stand Off
Law Enforcement Today
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ESSEX COUNTY, MA - An off-duty North Andover police officer was shot and wounded during a confrontation with a fellow police officer who was trying to serve her with a restraining order. During a news conference on Tuesday, July 1st, Essex County...
For a decade, Massachusetts missed its spending goal for veteran-owned businesses
WGBH - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Every year since 2015, Massachusetts has pledged to boost the value of state contracts going to veteran-owned businesses. The goal is 3% of state agency discretionary budgets. But every year since 2015, the state has fallen far short of that...
7 Chinese Nationals Charged Over Marijuana Trafficking in Massachusetts, Maine
The Epoch Times
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July 9, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington on March 10, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Seven Chinese nationals were charged on July 8 for allegedly running a multi-million-dollar marijuana trafficking network in the suburban...
Senator discusses legislation to strengthen family resource centers in Massachusetts
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 8, 2025
WORCESTER, Mass. - We're hearing from a local state senator who's working to improve the child requiring assistance system, with a bill aimed at ensuring families can access support without first going through the court system. A new report finds...
Bolton's Nashoba Valley Winery is the oldest winery in Massachusetts
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Massachusetts
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Looking to celebrate summer by enjoying a drink outdoors? Luckily, Massachusetts plenty of scenic places immersed in nature or by the water to enjoy a craft beverage, including breweries, rooftop bars and for the wine lovers, vineyards. But which...
Republicans running for Massachusetts governor attack each other over fundraising data
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Mike Kennealy, a Republican running for governor of Massachusetts, accused Brian Shortsleeve, another conservative gubernatorial candidate, of inflating his fundraising numbers in a pair of public announcements over the past two months. Candidates...
Florida CHOICE Act Establishes Employer Protections for Garden Leave and Noncompete Agreements
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
Florida recently enacted the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (“The CHOICE Act” or “Act”), which brings significant changes to the manner in which the state approaches and enforces...
Shielding Reproductive Freedom: Uncovering New York’s Law Protecting Providers from Civil and Criminal Liability
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
In the wake of the Dobbs decision, which eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, individual states were left to regulate or ban the procedure. A patchwork of state laws subsequently followed, with some states enacting total bans and...