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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…
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…
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…
New England regulators won’t make scallop ‘permit-stacking’ a priority in 2027
The New England Fishery Management Council says it “lacks the operational capacity” to take action, so crafting the policy may be left in the federal government’s hands.
Kalshi and Polymarket See Healey as Heavy Favorite over Minogue in Massachusetts Governor’s Race
By Katie Castellani Prediction markets have splashed into election projections. Kalshi and Polymarket, two of the biggest prediction markets, both show Gov. Maura Healey has an overwhelming chance of winning reelection over her GOP contender Mike Minogue. The predictions, which…
Gusty winds, flooding, beach erosion possible later this week in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
The National Weather Service across southern New England is monitoring a developing coastal storm that could impact Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut late this week into the weekend, though the track and intensity remain uncertain. According to NWS Boston Forecast…
Massachusetts sheds 7,100 jobs in August as losses mount
By Katie Castellani Massachusetts lost 7,100 jobs in August, bringing the total number of job losses in the last two months to about 11,100 – almost matching the jobs gained since September, according to preliminary data the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development…
Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova reach settlement over contract
The terms of the agreement are confidential, but GE Vernova withdrew its notice of contract termination, and “both parties have agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims.”