You don’t need a gym membership or an hour-long routine to feel energized. A few simple, intentional movements each day can increase circulation, sharpen focus, and lift your mood. Whether you’re working from home or heading into a busy day, these quick workouts can help you power through with renewed energy. 1. The 5-Minute Morning … Continue reading Fitness Focus — Simple Daily Workouts That Boost Energy
Washington Meeting Advances Global Cooperation on Lithium, Copper, and Rare Earths
By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department held a briefing Wednesday to discuss outcomes from the Critical Minerals Ministerial, where Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr outlined efforts to secure resilient supply chains for minerals vital to technology and national security. The ministerial, held February 4 … Continue reading Washington Meeting Advances Global Cooperation on Lithium, Copper, and Rare Earths
$20 Million Lost to Online Love Scams Across New England, FBI Says
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Love shouldn’t cost you your life savings, but that’s exactly what online romance scammers are counting on this Valentine’s Day. The FBI’s Boston Division is sounding the alarm as criminals exploit hearts and bank accounts alike. In 2025, more than 700 victims across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode … Continue reading $20 Million Lost to Online Love Scams Across New England, FBI Says
Governor Healey Unveils Temporary Art Installation Featuring Meclina Gomes and Cheryl Miller
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — In honor of Black History Month, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey unveiled a temporary art installation featuring the work of Black artists Meclina Gomes and Cheryl Miller, now on display in the Governor’s Reception Area at the Massachusetts State House. The exhibition, presented in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council, … Continue reading Governor Healey Unveils Temporary Art Installation Featuring Meclina Gomes and Cheryl Miller
Maine Students Invited to Agriculture Policy Day at the Legislature
By Tiffany Williams - AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine students interested in agriculture, leadership, and public policy are invited to apply for Agriculture Policy Day at the Legislature on March 25, 2026, at the State House. The program, organized by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, … Continue reading Maine Students Invited to Agriculture Policy Day at the Legislature
MaineDOT to Replace Dover Bridge Over Piscataquis River Starting Feb. 18
By Tiffany Williams - DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Maine Department of Transportation will begin a bridge replacement project for the Dover Bridge, also known as the Essex Street Bridge, over the Piscataquis River on February 18. The project includes replacing the bridge and 120 feet of approach work on each side, extending from the intersection … Continue reading MaineDOT to Replace Dover Bridge Over Piscataquis River Starting Feb. 18
Labor Department Reports Stable Unemployment Rate Amid Modest Claim Decline
By Tiffany Williams - Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell slightly last week, signaling a modest easing in layoffs even as the broader labor market remains tight. The Department of Labor reported Thursday that for the week ending February 7, seasonally adjusted initial claims totaled 227,000, down 5,000 from the prior week’s revised figure of … Continue reading Labor Department Reports Stable Unemployment Rate Amid Modest Claim Decline
Brockton Man Arraigned on 26 Charges After Guns, Drugs Seized
By Tiffany Williams - BROCKTON, Mass. — A Brockton man is facing the full force of the law after authorities uncovered a staggering arsenal and drugs at his business. Felipe Jonet-Branco, 31, was arraigned Wednesday in Brockton District Court on 26 criminal charges, including Machine Gun Possession, possession of a large-capacity feeding device, firearms violations, … Continue reading Brockton Man Arraigned on 26 Charges After Guns, Drugs Seized
Wilmington, Massachusetts Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Multiple Vehicles in Business Complex
By Tiffany Williams - WILMINGTON, Mass. — A 58-year-old Wilmington woman is in hot water after police say she went on a reckless, alcohol-fueled spree through a business complex, slamming into multiple parked vehicles. Marylin Cunningham was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with operating under the influence — second offense — and negligent operation of … Continue reading Wilmington, Massachusetts Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Multiple Vehicles in Business Complex
Massachusetts RMV License Fraud Case Ends With Light Sentence
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — A Brockton man who gamed the system to hand out driver’s licenses like candy has finally faced justice — and it’s as shocking as the scheme itself. Carlos Cardoso, 72, was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston to time served — just one day behind bars — followed … Continue reading Massachusetts RMV License Fraud Case Ends With Light Sentence
Boston Man Back in Custody After Allegedly Escaping Federal Re-Entry Center
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — A Boston man is back behind bars after allegedly walking out of a federal re-entry center in brazen defiance of the law. Tyreek Hall, 23, faces federal escape charges after authorities say he bolted from a residential re-entry center where he was serving the remainder of his sentence for … Continue reading Boston Man Back in Custody After Allegedly Escaping Federal Re-Entry Center
Michael Thompson, Dayana Slade Face Charges in September Brockton Homicide
By Tiffany Williams - BROCKTON, Mass. — Justice is closing in on fugitives in a brutal downtown Brockton killing. Michael Thompson, 35, and Dayana Slade, 25, were arraigned Wednesday in Brockton District Court for their roles in the September slaying of 40-year-old Mike Jonas. Thompson faces a first-degree murder charge, while Slade is hit with … Continue reading Michael Thompson, Dayana Slade Face Charges in September Brockton Homicide
Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms and Drug Trafficking Tied to 18th Street Gang
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — A Salvadoran gang associate has admitted to running an illegal firearms and drug operation out of his Chelsea home, federal prosecutors announced. Melbi Ovidio Ortez, 41, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston to dealing in firearms without a license and distributing controlled substances. His sentencing is set … Continue reading Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms and Drug Trafficking Tied to 18th Street Gang
Hartford Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Armed Facebook Marketplace Robberies
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — A Facebook Marketplace setup turned into a gunpoint nightmare, and now Frederick Wright, 34, of Hartford, will spend 15 years in federal prison for it. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea sentenced Wright to 180 months behind bars and four years of supervised release for orchestrating a string … Continue reading Hartford Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Armed Facebook Marketplace Robberies
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Meets Bosnia’s Presidency Chair to Reinforce Political and Economic Ties
By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met Wednesday with Željko Komšić, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to reaffirm U.S. support for the country’s political stability and economic prosperity. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed advancing shared economic priorities, including the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline project. … Continue reading U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Meets Bosnia’s Presidency Chair to Reinforce Political and Economic Ties
79-Year-Old Arrested by Maine State Police in Cumberland County
By Tiffany Williams - A 79-year-old man is behind bars after Maine State Police say he violated the conditions of his probation. On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 4:20 PM, the Maine State Police Special Victim’s Unit arrested 79-year-old Eliot Cutler of Brooklin in South Portland. Let that sink in. Seventy-nine years old. Arrested … Continue reading 79-Year-Old Arrested by Maine State Police in Cumberland County
22-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault in Washington, Vt.
By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON, Vt. — A domestic dispute call. Troopers rush in. And a 22-year-old man now faces a serious felony charge. On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1742 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the town of Washington. When they arrived, they … Continue reading 22-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault in Washington, Vt.
Jury Convicts Former Worcester Official of Assault and Battery on Police
By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — Former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer in a case that has rattled the city’s political and law enforcement communities. The conviction stems from an incident on May 8, 2025, during an ICE arrest operation on Eureka Street, where Haxhiaj … Continue reading Jury Convicts Former Worcester Official of Assault and Battery on Police
Worcester Public Schools Adding 75 Full-Day Pre-K Seats for 2026-27
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Worcester Public Schools WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Public Schools will add 75 full-time preschool seats at five schools and launch a new targeted special education support program for 108 preschool-age children in a cost-neutral expansion designed to better serve the district’s youngest learners. The added seats will bring full-day … Continue reading Worcester Public Schools Adding 75 Full-Day Pre-K Seats for 2026-27
Connecticut Initiative Aims to Preserve Access to Nursing, Social Work, and Physical Therapy Graduate Degrees
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that he has submitted legislation to the Connecticut General Assembly to establish the Connecticut Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program, a state-funded initiative designed to help students access low-interest loans for graduate programs in response to recent federal changes that restrict borrowing. Lamont said … Continue reading Connecticut Initiative Aims to Preserve Access to Nursing, Social Work, and Physical Therapy Graduate Degrees
EPA Decision on Greenhouse Gases Draws Strong Criticism From Connecticut Officials
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut leaders reacted strongly Thursday to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final decision to rescind the endangerment finding, a key Obama-era determination that allowed the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. Governor Ned Lamont criticized the move, saying it demonstrates … Continue reading EPA Decision on Greenhouse Gases Draws Strong Criticism From Connecticut Officials
Felony Charge Filed After Late-Night Wrong-Way Incident on I-93 In New Hampshire
By Tiffany Williams - ASHLAND, N.H. — A wrong-way driver barrels down Interstate 93 in New Hampshire. Late at night. Headlights pointed straight into oncoming traffic. And it ends in handcuffs. At 11:43 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, a New Hampshire State Trooper assigned to the Troop F barracks attempted to stop a red … Continue reading Felony Charge Filed After Late-Night Wrong-Way Incident on I-93 In New Hampshire
Mayor Michelle Wu to Host 2026 Youth Summit in South Boston
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement announced that free tickets are now available for the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit, an annual citywide celebration highlighting the contributions of young people to Boston’s culture. The 2026 Summit will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, from … Continue reading Mayor Michelle Wu to Host 2026 Youth Summit in South Boston
Nine Boston-Area Senior Centers Invited to Red Sox Valentine’s Dance
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox will host a Valentine’s Day dance Friday for members from nine Boston-area senior centers at Fenway Park. The event is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. in the 521 Overlook and will include lunch and dancing for invited guests. Red Sox alumnus Bob Montgomery is … Continue reading Nine Boston-Area Senior Centers Invited to Red Sox Valentine’s Dance
Daily Uplift: Confidence Over Fear
It’s Friday the 13th—but today isn’t about superstition. It’s about mindset. Instead of expecting setbacks, choose to expect progress. The energy you bring into the day will shape the way it unfolds. If something feels uncertain, face it with calm confidence. Growth often hides on the other side of hesitation. Trust your preparation, trust your … Continue reading Daily Uplift: Confidence Over Fear