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Worcester's parent-run libraries instill love of reading in students
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (518+ words) WORCESTER " Many Worcester elementary schools have libraries, but due to staffing cuts and other issues over the years, the schools have not had the ability to staff them with professional librarians. However, at schools across the city, groups of parents,…...
Lawrence County reports early Election day turnout as voters head to voting centers
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (162+ words) LAWRENCE COUNTY " Election Day activity is underway in Lawrence County, where officials reported steady turnout by midday Tuesday as residents cast ballots at multiple voting centers across the county. According to the Lawrence County Voter Registration Office, 1, 047 voters had cast…...
Springfield Gets Breathing Room On State Budget
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (77+ words) Bottom line: the state has a short window of flexibility, not a blank check. Expect sharp debate, last-minute number crunching and some very cautious yes votes in Springfield in the days ahead. Mystery Corpse Pulled From Pond Beside Des Plaines…...
Somerville fire department raising concerns about delayed responses due to city speed bumps
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (227+ words) SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - What are meant to help slow down traffic in the City of Somerville are becoming a hot topic for the fire department. Speed bumps are causing issues for first responders. "16 and 35 ton trucks with hundreds of thousands…...
Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for May 5, 2026
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for May 5, 2026...
Low number lottery for blue Massachusetts license plate attracts nearly 50, 000 entries
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (268+ words) May 5, 2026 / 12: 56 PM EDT / CBS Boston Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents are trying their luck in the low number lottery for the state's new blue license plates, which have proved wildly popular with drivers. The Registry of Motor Vehicles announced…...
Melrose child dies after tree falls on playground at school
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (28+ words) It happened at the Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, Massachusetts on Monday afternoon. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports. Melrose child dies after tree falls on playground at school...
FAA employee charged with threatening to kill President Trump
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (23+ words) An FAA employee from New Hampshire is charged with threatening to kill President Trump. FAA employee charged with threatening to kill President Trump...
Prosecution rests in Stefon Diggs assault trial
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (27+ words) Stefon Diggs' accuser was issued a warning by the judge in his Massachusetts trial as she completed tense cross-examination. Prosecution rests in Stefon Diggs assault trial...
Somerville Fayette County Schools May Cut Up To 75 Staff
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (232+ words) Somerville-based Fayette County Public Schools has put staff on alert that as many as 75 jobs could be cut in the coming weeks, after the district filed a formal WARN notice and outlined plans to complete any reductions by June 30. District…...