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People get warnings saying residential water may contain lead
Families across the U.S., including in Massachusetts, have been receiving potentially unsettling notices warning them about potential lead in their home’s plumbing system. The Environmental Protection Agency clarified that these letters are not indicative of immediate changes in water quality, rather part of a nationwide effort to comply with new safety standards. In October, the Biden administration and the EPA...
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Wu urges state lawmakers to approve revised Boston commercial tax plan
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spoke to a joint committee on Beacon Hill Wednesday to advance her revised tax proposal. The mayor urged lawmakers to approve it in time for Gov. Maura Healey’s signature. Wu called the revised plan, with more protections for small businesses, a compromise, balancing the needs of residents and the business community. Boston’s commissioner of assessing used...
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Cyberattack leaves some shelves bare ahead of Thanksgiving at supermarkets
Several New England grocery stores, including Stop & Shop and Hannaford locations, are facing product shortages after their parent company’s announcement of cybersecurity issues. Customers told NBC10 Boston they noticed a sparse inventory of fresh foods like meat and produce, with signs thanking them for their patience as stores worked to restock. Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of Stop...
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Barbara Lynch's restaurant group ‘blindsided' by Boston tax lawsuit, COO says
The chief operating officer of acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch’s restaurant group said they are “blindsided” by a lawsuit filed by the City of Boston claiming the organization owes more than $1.6 million in taxes.
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19th-century book due back to Worcester Public Library in 1973 is returned
The Worcester Public Library recently had an unusual surprise — the return of a book more than half a century overdue. Checked out in 1973, the book finally returned to the library late this year. Library officials believe it was discovered by a Boston resident cleaning out a relative’s belongings. The returned book, titled “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,”...
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18 years after losing necklace in Maine, Worcester man is reunited with it
A man from Worcester, Massachusetts, has been reunited with a cherished necklace that vanished 18 years ago in Maine, thanks to a stranger’s commitment to finding its rightful owner. Han Tu received the gold Buddha necklace as a high school graduation gift and wore it every day until it disappeared. The necklace held deep meaning — it included a heart...
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Woman rescued from third floor during house fire in Somerville
Firefighters rescued a woman from the third floor of a triple decker as it went up in flames in Somerville, Massachusetts on Friday. Officials said the woman was trapped inside the home on Raymond Avenue and they had to use bucket trucks to reach her. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. “We heard sounds of glass breaking...
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Dogs saved from Middleborough home recovering as ex-owner faces charges
A woman accused of keeping 17 dogs, six horses and several other animals in filth at a home in Middleborough, Massachusetts, appeared in court Thursday to face 26 animal cruelty charges, while prosecutors revealed new information about the case. At least 20 dead dogs were found in a garage on the property while the other animals were rescued last month,...
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Large Mass. blaze, formed from smaller fires that merged, to burn near I-95 overnight
Brush fire danger remained high in New England Wednesday with another day of high temperatures and no rain in the forecast. Four separate fires burned in the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest near Interstate 95 Tuesday, where firefighters were first called in around 5 p.m. After battling the flames for hours crews were pulled out at dark for safety, returning Wednesday morning...
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How to manage election-related stress and anxiety
There’s an important Election Day question you won’t find on any ballot: How are you feeling? According to the American Psychological Association, 77% of Americans consider the future of the nation a “significant source of stress in their lives.” For many, the stakes of this election feel deeply personal, stirring up emotions ranging from anxiety to frustration. With so much outside of our...
