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Festival of heritage coming to Hampshire with 100 free events
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (463+ words) Winchester will once again celebrate its rich history and community spirit this September as Heritage Open Days returns with a packed programme of more than 100 free events. Winchester Heritage Open Days (WHODs), part of England's largest festival of history and…...
Cambridge researchers create branching adventure book to help young people choose their science career
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (656+ words) An interactive book that enables readers to follow different career pathways in science has been published by University of Cambridge scientists. The Professor, the Pipette & the Path Not Taken: Choose Your Science Career is a fresh take on the branching-style…...
A Springfield tap house has transformed into a '90s themed gastropub
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (73+ words) Finley's Tap House in Springfield has transformed into The Spot, a new '90s themed gastropub featuring retro decor. A Springfield tap house has transformed into a '90s themed gastropub SPRINGFIELD, IL " Do you know "The Spot?" More than the weekend hangout, this…...
New Bedford Police to host free ice cream socials across New Bedford
2+ week, 2+ day ago (277+ words) As temperatures rise, the New Bedford Police Department is hitting the streets for a sweet reason: ice cream. Throughout the month, children can cool off with a free frozen treat while getting the chance to meet and connect with the…...
New Bedford City Council cuts $1. 96 M from Mitchell budget
12+ hour, 37+ min ago (479+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The City Council has cut $1, 962, 637 from the $535. 2 million city budget proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell in May. Mitchell's budget entails widespread reductions, a levy increase, as well as closing the Fire Department's Engine 9, 36 layoffs and 58 vacant positions going…...
Springfield home sells for more than $1 M in May. See the top 10
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (603+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL - A luxurious Springfield home has sold for the second year in a row--this time, crossing the $1 million threshold. The home was the most expensive sold in Sangamon County in the month of May. The ten most expensive…...
Springfield City Council president responds to conflict of interest allegations
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (635+ words) SPRINGFIELD " City Council President Tracye Whitfield said she feels a new accusation that she violated conflict of interest rules is unfounded and based on inaccurate information, but will cooperate fully with any review. Two weeks ago the council faced a…...
New Bedford man faces Fall River kidnapping, weapon charges
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (250+ words) NEW BEDFORD " New Bedford Police assisted Fall River Police in locating and arresting a suspect wanted in that city who had allegedly made violent threats, cut off his ankle monitor, and was believed to be in New Bedford in the…...
Massachusetts Senate leaders unveil plan to cut energy bills by $14 billion
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (42+ words) Massachusetts Senate leaders unveiled an energy bill they say could save consumers billions by targeting utility fees and gas pipeline costs. Massachusetts Senate leaders unveiled an energy bill they say could save consumers billions by targeting utility fees and gas…...
Greater Lowell Community Foundation awards $268, 200 in grants to local nonprofits at Annual Meeting
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (631+ words) These grant awards are part of a competitive grant process in which nonprofit organizations apply for funds and independent committees review proposals and select awardees. The GLCF Discretionary Grants program is one of several competitive grant programs offered through the…...