Maine Wire Cameraman Rescues Injured Seagull From Penobscot River
By Tiffany Williams – Here’s a little good news for your Friday night. Maine Wire reporter Joe Sokol and cameraman Adam Stade were out on assignment in Bangor, Maine, when…
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Boston Police Graduates 118 New Officers as Academy Class Breaks Barriers
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Boston’s newest police academy graduates are heading toward patrol duty after a ceremony that marked both the completion of their training and a series…
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Shawn Oliver Faces Questions About His Political Future and Correction Officer Career
By Tiffany Williams – Shawn Oliver’s suspended campaign has drawn attention to the Massachusetts lieutenant governor’s race, but the consequences of his arrest extend beyond the November ballot. The New…
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Shawn Oliver’s OUI Case Throws Massachusetts GOP Ticket Into Turmoil Days Before Election
By Tiffany Williams – Shawn Oliver has suspended his campaign, but Massachusetts Republicans cannot suspend the consequences. With 15 days until the November 3 election, their nominee for lieutenant governor…
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Massachusetts Voters Deserve Clear Answers in the Final Stretch of the Governor’s Race
By Tiffany Williams – With just over two weeks remaining before the November 3 election, the Massachusetts governor’s race is entering the period when promises deserve their closest examination. Governor…
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Mike Minogue Faces Political Crisis as Shawn Oliver Controversy Rocks Republican Ticket
By Tiffany Williams – Shawn Oliver’s campaign suspension has created a political crisis for the Republican ticket with just 15 days remaining before the November 3 election. For Mike Minogue,…
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Auburn Police Welcome Officer Nicholas Tessier From Spencer
By Tiffany Williams – Officer Nicholas Tessier has joined the Auburn Police Department, bringing just over five years of municipal law enforcement experience. The department officially welcomed him Tuesday morning,…
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Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Featuring Restaurants Seen on National Shows
By Tiffany Williams – Connecticut launched a new tourism trail highlighting local restaurants and chefs featured on national food television programs. Governor Ned Lamont and state tourism officials introduced the…
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Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
By Tiffany Williams – Connecticut is preparing an outreach effort to help HUSKY D recipients remain enrolled ahead of federal Medicaid rule changes scheduled for January 1, 2027. Governor Ned…
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Boston EMS Welcomes 20 New EMTs and Recognizes 12 Promotions
By Tiffany Williams – Boston Emergency Medical Services welcomed 20 new EMTs and recognized 12 promotions during a Friday ceremony at Faneuil Hall. Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston EMS and…
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Boston Plans Five Free Link Bus Routes for Early 2027
By Tiffany Williams – Boston plans to launch five free community shuttle routes in early 2027, expanding transportation options in Mattapan, Roxbury, Allston-Brighton, Charlestown and the Lower Mystic, and the…
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Boston’s Hub on Wheels Will Return in October 2027 With Car-Free Storrow Drive
By Tiffany Williams – Boston’s Hub on Wheels bike ride will return October 3, 2027, with a car-free Storrow Drive, routes through city neighborhoods and a festival on City Hall…
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Bangor I-95 Bridge Work Will Bring Lane and Ramp Closures October 16–19
By Tiffany Williams – Drivers using Interstate 95 in Bangor should prepare for changing southbound lane and ramp closures October 16 through October 19 as crews move traffic onto a…
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Groton Company Wins Nearly $50 Million Navy Research and Design Contract
By Tiffany Williams – General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences in Groton, Connecticut, received a $49,945,664 Navy engineering and technical design contract, according to an October 9 federal contract announcement. The…
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Healey Pushes MIAA to Recognize Girls Flag Football as Massachusetts Teams Reach 90
By: Laura Soukkavong Governor Maura Healey is calling for girls flag football to become an official Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association varsity sport, putting the state’s rapid expansion of the game…
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Massachusetts Launches 911 Campaign to Help Older Adults Reach Emergency Services
By: Laura Soukkavong When speaking is impossible or unsafe, Massachusetts residents have other ways to reach emergency help. The Massachusetts State 911 Department has launched “911 Help Is At Your…
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Massachusetts Reports 13th Human West Nile Virus Case as 11 Communities Remain at High Risk
By: Laura Soukkavong Massachusetts has reported its 13th human case of West Nile virus this year, and the mosquito threat will persist until the first hard frost, according to the…
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MassDOT and CSX Strike Deal to Advance Permanent Seasonal Berkshire Flyer Service
By: Laura Soukkavong Massachusetts is moving to address the rail bottlenecks standing in the way of permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service. Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced an agreement between MassDOT…
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Campbell Joins States Seeking Approval of Generic Drug Price Fixing Settlements
By Tiffany Williams – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with three generic drug manufacturers accused of…
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Massachusetts Announces About $403,500 in Grants to Strengthen Specialty Crop Farms
By Tiffany Williams – Massachusetts is directing about $403,500 in federal grant funding toward projects designed to help specialty crop producers reach customers, improve production and compete in the marketplace.…
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Connecticut to Lower Flags for DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez
HARTFORD — Connecticut will lower U.S. and state flags Friday to honor Elvin Hernandez, the Department of Transportation employee killed while performing road maintenance on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. Gov.…
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Connecticut Murder Suspect Faces New Charges Over Large-Capacity Magazines
By Tiffany Williams – TOLLAND, Conn. — A 33-year-old Enfield man already facing serious charges in a separate Connecticut State Police investigation was arrested again Friday, this time on two…
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Smith Pond Beach in Worcester Closed After High E. coli Levels Detected
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Smith Pond Beach, also known as Cooks Pond Beach, has been closed to the public after testing detected elevated levels of E. coli…
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Stoughton Lawsuit, Zac Brown’s $40 Million Surprise, MGM Donation and JCPenney Bid
By Tiffany Williams – Communities across Massachusetts marked the start of the week with efforts focused on public service, philanthropy, local government, business, and real estate, as organizations and municipalities…
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Massachusetts Defense Companies Awarded More Than $291 Million in New Pentagon Contracts
By Tiffany Williams MASSACHUSETTS — Two Massachusetts-based defense manufacturers have received new federal contract awards totaling more than $291 million to support critical U.S. military weapons systems and aircraft engine…
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New Hampshire Morning News: Interstate Wrong-Way Arrest, Drug Price-Fixing Settlement and Major Drug Cases
By Tiffany Williams – MANCHESTER, N.H. — A wrong-way driver was stopped before anyone was hurt, New Hampshire joined a multistate settlement targeting alleged generic drug price-fixing, and two federal…
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Maine Morning News: Fatal Crashes, School Cell Phone Ban and Waldoboro Shooting Investigation
By Tiffany Williams – Fatal crashes in two parts of the state, a new statewide law affecting students returning to school, and an arrest in a violent crime investigation highlighted…
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Rhode Island Roundup: West Nile Virus Risk Raised, Diocese Lawsuits, WaterFire Tribute and Cancer Awareness Plate
By Tiffany Williams – Rhode Island officials are responding to several public health, community and legislative developments, including raising the state’s West Nile virus risk level, honoring first responders at…
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Rhode Island State Police Make Multiple Arrests Including Child Molestation Warrant and Casino Cheating Case
By Tiffany Williams – Rhode Island State Police made multiple arrests over the weekend, including charges involving domestic violence, suspended license violations, a child molestation warrant, and an alleged casino…
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New Hampshire Powerball Player Nearly Wins Jackpot as Prize Reaches $748 Million
By Tiffany Williams – A Powerball ticket sold in New Hampshire came just one number short of winning Saturday night’s jackpot, while no ticket matched all six numbers, sending the…
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St. Albans, Vermont Woman Charged With DUI Refusal After Crash in Fairfax, Vermont
By Tiffany Williams – St. Albans, Vt. — A St. Albans woman has been cited on a charge of driving under the influence after Vermont State Police responded to a…
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St. Johnsbury, Vermont Man Charged With DUI After Route 2 Traffic Stop
By Tiffany Williams – St. Johnsbury, Vt. — A St. Johnsbury man has been cited on a charge of driving under the influence following a traffic stop conducted by Vermont…
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Maine Morning Roundup: Fatal Head-On Crash, Long Lake Boat Fire, Pedestrian Struck and Political News
By Tiffany Williams – Maine officials responded to several significant developments over the weekend, including reports that Elon Musk is preparing a major political spending effort in the state, a…
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Braintree Crash, Cape Cod Six-Vehicle Collision, Boston Shooting and New Haven Search Ends
By Tiffany Williams – Emergency crews across Massachusetts and Connecticut responded to a series of serious incidents over the weekend, including a head-on crash in Braintree that left two drivers…
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Governor Maura Healey Urges Lawmakers to Pass Energy Affordability Bill to Lower Utility Costs
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey on Friday called on lawmakers to quickly pass her energy affordability legislation, saying the proposal is designed to lower energy…
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Nighttime Road Work Planned on I-95 and U.S. Route 1 Across Maine Through August
By Tiffany Williams – AUGUSTA, Maine. — The Maine Department of Transportation announced that overnight striping operations will take place at multiple locations across central and southern Maine beginning Aug.…
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New Britain Awarded $14.7 Million Federal Grant for Major Route 174 and East Street Improvement Project
By Tiffany Williams – NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Federal, state and local officials announced Friday that the City of New Britain has been awarded a $14.7 million federal Better Utilizing…
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Governor Maura Healey Urges Trump Administration to Reverse FEMA Disaster Aid Denial
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey is urging the Trump Administration to reverse its denial of Massachusetts’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration, arguing that communities…
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Chelsea Restaurant Fights to Keep Liquor License After Trooper Kevin Trainor’s Death
By Tiffany Williams – CHELSEA, Mass. — The operators of Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar appeared before Massachusetts alcohol licensing regulators Tuesday as the restaurant fights to keep its liquor…
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Route 43 in Industry, Maine to Close for 30 Days as MaineDOT Begins Culvert Replacement Project
By Tiffany Williams – INDUSTRY, Maine — A section of Route 43 in Industry will close beginning July 29 as the Maine Department of Transportation moves forward with a large…
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MaineDOT Restores Transportation Projects, Launches Kittery Safety Improvements and Unveils Stevens Bridge Documentary
By Tiffany Williams – AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that transportation projects previously considered for temporary delay because of funding concerns will now move forward…
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Massachusetts Launches New MBTA Fare Discounts, Free Transfers and Senior Transit Program
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — Massachusetts is launching a new round of MBTA fare experiments aimed at lowering transportation costs, simplifying transfers and giving riders more flexibility across the…
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Worcester Sewer Overflow Prompts E. Coli Warning at Lake Quinsigamond
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — City officials are advising residents to avoid swimming and fishing in a section of Lake Quinsigamond after an early morning sanitary sewer overflow…
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Coes Reservoir Closed After Harmful Cyanobacteria Detected in Worcester
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — The City of Worcester has closed Coes Reservoir to recreational use after testing found cyanobacteria levels exceeding the state’s recreational public health threshold,…
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Massachusetts Welcomes New Police Officers and Firefighters Into Public Safety Service
By Tiffany Williams – Massachusetts welcomed dozens of newly trained police officers and firefighters into public safety service as the Municipal Police Training Committee and the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy celebrated…
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Explosive Chemicals, Radioactive Materials Removed From Lexington Home
By Tiffany Williams – LEXINGTON, Mass. — The Lexington Fire Department, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad carried out a day-long operation to safely…
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Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Mass Pike in Grafton, Driver Escapes Unhurt
By Tiffany Williams – GRAFTON, Mass. — A tractor-trailer caught fire Tuesday morning on the eastbound Massachusetts Turnpike in Grafton, prompting a response from the Grafton Fire Department. Firefighters were…
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Boston Renames Roxbury Library for Trailblazing Journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — The City of Boston officially honored one of its pioneering journalists on Saturday as Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library celebrated the…
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Bangor Street Construction in Augusta to Cause Lane Shifts and Traffic Delays
By Tiffany Williams – AUGUSTA, Maine — Motorists traveling through Augusta should prepare for changing traffic patterns, lane shifts and possible delays over the next two weeks as construction activity…
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Worcester Dedicates Bob Cousy Pass on I-290 Honoring Celtics Legend
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — One of the greatest names in basketball history now has a permanent place on one of Worcester’s busiest highways. Governor Maura Healey joined…
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Police Departments Across New England Announce New Hires, Promotions and Academy Graduates
By Tiffany Williams – Police departments across Massachusetts and Connecticut are reshaping their ranks through new hires, academy graduates and major promotions as agencies continue strengthening leadership while filling critical…
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City of Boston Urges Residents to Prepare for Extreme Heat Tuesday and Wednesday
By Tiffany Williams – BOSTON — The City of Boston is urging residents and visitors to prepare for dangerous heat expected to impact the region Tuesday and Wednesday, as forecasters…
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Inside the Worcester Police Academy: How 34 Recruits Earned the Badge
By Tiffany Williams In life, we talk about defining moments. Moments that change an individual for the rest of their life. For those pursuing a career as a police officer,…
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Bridgeport Second-Alarm Fire Forces Eight From Sheridan Street Apartments
By Tiffany Williams – BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Eight adults were displaced after a second-alarm fire damaged a residential building on Sheridan Street Saturday night, according to city officials. The Bridgeport…
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Federal Disaster Loans Approved for Massachusetts Businesses Impacted by February Blizzard
By Tiffany Williams – Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Southeastern Massachusetts that suffered economic losses during the historic February 2026 blizzard are now eligible for federal disaster assistance following…
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Massachusetts Awards $4.5 Million to Community Organizations for Mental Health and Wellness Programs
By Tiffany Williams – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Tuesday that 23 organizations across Massachusetts will receive a combined $4.5 million in annual funding through the new Behavioral Health Promotion and…
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Rural Maine Communities Receive $15.9 Million in Federal Economic Development Grants
By Tiffany Williams – Governor Janet Mills announced that 17 communities and organizations across rural Maine will receive a combined $15.9 million in grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission…
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Worcester Church’s Views on Same-Sex Relationships and Gender Identity Spark Questions About Use of Public School
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER — A growing debate is unfolding in Worcester over whether a church that teaches same-sex relationships are sinful and that biological sex is fixed should…
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Connecticut Begins Massive Structural Rebuild Of Gold Star Memorial Bridge
By Tiffany Williams – NEW LONDON, Conn. — Connecticut is about to place one of the busiest and most economically critical highway corridors in the Northeast into a years-long construction…
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3RD ALARM FIRE DISPLACES RESIDENTS IN SOUTHBRIDGE OVERNIGHT
3rd alarm fire Southbridge Mass displaces families
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