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A drought in Massachusetts? Here's how it happened, despite a winter full of snow.
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (503+ words) Updated on: March 19, 2026 / 1:40 PM EDT / CBS Boston After all the snow that fell in Massachusetts this winter, how could the state possibly still be in a drought? " Several towns are already instituting water restrictions leaving many residents scratching their heads....
Heavy smoke from Springfield scrap metal fire prompts residents to stay indoors
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (146+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WKEF) -- A large fire at a scrap metal recycling center on Thursday morning near Sherman Avenue has caused heavy smoke in the surrounding area. According to the Clark County Combined Health District, as of around 11:30 a.m., firefighters are at…...
Winchester could get new parish councils by 2027 after strong public support
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (471+ words) Plans to establish new parish councils are moving forward following strong support from the community. Winchester City Council's licensing and regulation committee has approved next steps to explore the creation of new parish councils for the Winchester town area and…...
How might climate change affect Cambridge and Somerville?
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (582+ words) What follows is part of the Globe's weekly Camberville & beyond newsletter, which explores the latest from Cambridge and Somerville. You can read the full March 19 edition here. Reading about the extraordinary heat wave out West this week, I thought back…...
Springfield City Youth Mission hosts fundraiser to relaunch mentoring program
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (311+ words) One hour a week. That's all Springfield City Youth Mission is asking. The nonprofit, a fixture in Springfield for more than 25 years, is hosting its annual Spring Dessert Fundraiser on Monday, March 23 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1801 St. Paris Pike, Springfield....
Worcester restricts water use as drought conditions persist
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (135+ words) Worcester is banning all nonessential outdoor water uses as a result of drought conditions in Central Massachusetts. On Wednesday, March 18, the City of Worcester said that based on the state's drought declaration, it was banning all nonessential outdoor water use....
Billiards of Springfield hosts Lady Bears Watch Party
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (268+ words) SPRINGFIELD'For the droves of Lady Bears supporters who couldn't make it to Austin, TX to watch Missouri State face Stephen F. Austin in the "play in" game of the Women's NCAA Tournament, Billiards of Springfield hosted a "watch party" for fans…...
Cambridge’s newest Eagle Scout
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (299+ words) News | Features | Commentary | Calendar Elijah Bartholomew received his Eagle Scout award, the highest honor from Scouting America, in a ceremony March 6 at Saint James's Episcopal Church. Bartholomew, 18, is a senior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) and has been…...
Local group warns Cambridge heritage district proposal could stifle downtown growth
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (755+ words) A citizens" group called the Cambridge Core Planning Advisory Committee was created after members felt public feedback on the plan wasn"t fully heard." The Galt Heritage Conservation District plan will be discussed at March 24 Cambridge council meeting. A group…...
Navigating Drug Tests in Cambridge, MA: A Resource from RPT Labs
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (641+ words) ARLINGTON, MA " March 18, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " For more information about RPT Labs, contact the company here: BioTissue, the pioneer of cryopreserved human birth tissue products, has been certified as a Great Place to Work" for Liberty Partners announces Operator-in-Residence partnership with Sivu…...