A “highly pathogenic” avian flu (HPAI) virus was detected in backyard poultry in Massachusetts, according to the state Department of Agricultural Resources.The department recently culled a flock of non-commercial, backyard poultry in Essex County after the birds tested positive for the disease, it said in...
Every night, Graciella Carter puts her 5-year-old son to bed with the same routine. She tucks Oscar under some blankets, kisses and hugs him, and stays with him until he drifts off to sleep, no matter how long it takes.But nothing else is routine. They...
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We made our predictions for Patriots free agents on the offensive side of the ball on Wednesday. Now it’s the defense’s turn. Jerod Mayo and company have a dozen defensive players set to hit the open market next week and there are a number of...
Lovers in search of sweet “liquid gold” need look no further than Storrowton Village this weekend where the historic village is celebrating sugaring season with their 18th annual Maple Harvest Day.“Over the past few years, we have seen our Maple Harvest Day become one of...
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is reopening its intensive care unit to help the growing number of kittens that the organization treats and cares for.“A lot of the cats that have been coming in are hanging on for life,” said Lee Chambers, media relations and...
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday valid for Thursday between noon and 2:45 p.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties.The weather service comments, "Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around,...
In a small corner of the Massachusetts cannabis market, a looming regulatory change has the potential to significantly reshape how some companies do business. Their owners say it can’t come soon enough.Of the nine states that allow recreational marijuana delivery, Massachusetts remains the only one...
A new coffee shop in Northampton is expected to open in the coming months at the former location of Meriyem’s and Dobrá Tea in partnership with local business Firetype Chocolate.“Our focus is on the coffee and tea while incorporating some of the unique things we...
A Boston-area chef put his skills to the test on Food Network’s popular cooking show “Chopped” this week in a Chinese food-themed episode, which could have helped his overall performance.“It’s an absolute honor to be named ‘Chopped Champion,’ especially on an episode celebrating Chinese food...