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Massachusetts man turns some change into a $1 million State Lottery scratch ticket win
Long–time State Lottery instant game players that have yet to hit it big must be a little jealous towards a Massachusetts man after his decision to turn some change into a big win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Kenneth Dougherty has won a $1 million prize in the…
Upcoming Town Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Town Meetings for the week of September 28th.
High Wind, Heavy Rain Fri – Mon: Flooding possible near south coast
High Wind Warning in effect from September 25, 08:00 AM EDT until September 27, 08:00 AM EDT Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from September 25, 05:00 PM EDT until September 27, 08:00 PM EDT Storm Warning in effect from September 25, 02:00 AM EDT until September 26, 08:00 PM EDT…
Nor’easter could bring high winds, coastal flooding to South Coast
South Coast residents can expect to see heavy winds, including the possibility of downed trees and power outages.
‘Reckless and negligent’: Scientists sound alarm over new endangered species rules
Scientists and environmental advocates say Trump administration changes could put species like the North Atlantic right whale in harm’s way.
Massachusetts has a new millionaire after a $5 million State Lottery scratch ticket win
A trip to a Massachusetts convenience store recently created a multi-millionaire thanks to a State Lottery instant game. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Baker Law Group Mass Lottery Trust XXI of Hingham has claimed the first $5 million grand prize in the…
High Wind Watch issued for parts of southern New England as inches of rain, damaging winds expected
Forecasters are beginning to get a handle on what Massachusetts and Rhode Island can expect from the likely upcoming nor’easter. According to the National Weather Service, a High Wind Watch has just been issued for portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts…
Water Over the Dam: A Retrospective on the Big River Reservoir Debacle
Sixty years after the state took 8,600 acres of private property for the ill-fated Big River reservoir, one last defiant holdout looks to move on. By Tom Mooney Originally published in Rhode Island Monthly. “Copyright permission granted Rhode Island Monthly 2026.” When it finally…
New Bedford Harbor turns red for wastewater dye study
Officials hope the study, which involved 100 gallons of EPA-approved red dye, will help them better understand how the city’s treated sewage moves through Buzzards Bay.
Confidence rising in powerful late-week coastal storm for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
The National Weather Service says confidence is rising that a strong coastal low will affect Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from Friday into the weekend. Dry, cool, and breezy weather should last through Thursday. Rain, gusty northeast winds, rough seas, and coastal…
What is Plug-in Solar?
Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.