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Lawrence Douglas-County health board approves agreement for health department to provide health services for county’s juvenile center
43+ min ago (342+ words) Dec 29, 2025 - 8:27am Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is located at 200 Maine St. The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board voted to approve a tentative agreement for the health department to provide health services for residents at the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center. The board…...
What the Patriots need in Week 18 to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (314+ words) December 29, 2025 / 8:51 AM EST / CBS Boston The New England Patriots are AFC East champions and know they are headed to the postseason. Who they play and what seed they finish with, however, is still to be determined. The Patriots clinched the…...
Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for December 29, 2025
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for December 29, 2025 Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for December 29, 2025...
High wind watch issued for 5 Massachusetts counties until 1 a.m. Wednesday
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (298+ words) A high wind watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:38 a.m. valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 1 a.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Hampshire, Hampden and Middlesex counties. High wind watch issued for 5 Massachusetts counties until 1 a.m. Wednesday A high wind watch was…...
Here's the forecast for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Springfield
9+ hour, 1+ min ago (125+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Unseasonably warm temperatures have cooled ahead of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. After a stretch of pleasant temperatures, 2025 is ending and 2026 is beginning with colder, windier temperatures. Temperatures throughout the week will mostly be in the mid…...
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased in recent data
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (143+ words) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose in recent data compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,301 in the week ending Dec. 19, up from 7,892 the week…...
New Bedford Police Chief Thody’s action plan for 2026. What to know.
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (102+ words) Police Chief Jason Thody starts the new year with a year-long plan in place for the New Bedford Police Dept. in 2026. New Bedford Police Chief Thody's action plan for 2026. What to know. NEW BEDFORD " Police Chief Jason Thody starts the…...
Lowell senior facility evacuated due to fire; No injuries reported
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (105+ words) LOWELL, Mich. " A Lowell senior living facility was evacuated early Monday morning when a fire broke out. The fire began around 1:45 a.m. at Schneider Manor on Bowes Road, Kent County Dispatch ... Lowell senior facility evacuated due to fire; No injuries reported…...
No. 13 Manasquan tops Somerville - Holmdel Holiday Showcase - Girls basketball recap
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (109+ words) Jordyn Hollawell scored 16 points for Manasquan, No. 13 in the NJ.com Top 20, in its 66-25 victory against Somerville in the round robin round of the Holmdel Holiday Showcase in Manasquan. Manasquan (4-0) is off to its best start to a season since…...
Cambridge affordable housing requirements are focus of new lawsuit
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (879+ words) For decades, Massachusetts towns have relied on private developers to build much of their affordable housing. The exchange goes like this: If a developer wants to build a fancy new condominium building or a big new apartment complex, they must…...