Announcements

Massachusetts Attorney General Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against the town of Milton, alleging non-compliance with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Law. The lawsuit, announced on Tuesday, February 27th, has sparked controversy and highlighted the ongoing debate over housing regulations and enforcement in the state, against the …

“New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Buttonwood Park Zoo is sad to announce that Nikki, a fourteen-year-old female cougar, passed away on February 22nd, 2024, after a period of rapid decline due to end-stage chronic kidney disease. Described by team members as willful and stubborn, with a strong sense of what she …

Just imagine that you have been waiting in line at your local Wendy’s during the lunch rush, but when you pull up to order everything on the menu is a dollar more than usual. That scenario may soon become real, because Wendy’s plans on testing surge pricing that will increase …

“This Barred Owl is feeling much better today after an unfortunate accident with an automobile in Needham. The owl was found near a roadway unable to fly and was bleeding from the mouth. When he arrived at our hospital he was so weak and disoriented he was unable to stand …

“On the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, Troopers from the State Police-Russell Barracks and members of the Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit, Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), and Air Wing responded to assist Russell Police with the search for a missing 87-year-old man with dementia. The man had been …

There are exciting Vendor Opportunities at the Northeast Home Show in 2024! Are you ready to showcase your brand to a vibrant and enthusiastic audience? Join us at the Northeast Home Show, happening April 27-28 at the Longplex Sports Center, Tiverton, RI. This is your chance to connect with industry …

“FALL RIVER, Mass. – On Thursday afternoon, Southcoast Health nurses, leaders, and staff gathered for the official announcement that Charlton Memorial Hospital received designation as a Pathway to Excellence® Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights Charlton Memorial’s commitment to …

“In January 2023, I inherited a jail system that had a suicide rate three times the national average. We are changing that. In my first month on the job, I hired prison suicide expert Lindsay Hayes to review our policies and procedures. His review found a lot of problems with …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 26, 2024 – March 1, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Acushnet Ave from Phillips Rd to Fox St • Main …

The Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, has been a focal point of transportation concerns following the closure of its westbound side due to significant structural issues. To address congestion, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced plans to update the traffic pattern over the coming months. RIDOT …