New England’s electric grid is in the midst of an historic transformation, as Massachusetts and its sister states in New England move to a clean energy future.Two big trends are in play. First, the way that New England generates electricity changed dramatically over the last...
Boston Calling’s third and final day put an exciting cap on the music festival — complete with memorable fashion, ground-shaking performances and hot performances on an even hotter day.Temperatures approached the low 80s as hundreds of concertgoers lined up to get into the Harvard Athletic...
Chicopee police found one person dead inside a home Sunday evening after responding to a report of a disturbance and are now investigating how they died, the department said. Chicopee police first reported the investigation into the Farmington Street home on Facebook around 6:50 p.m.,...
By Jake BuschMarietta Daily Journal, Ga.AUSTELL, Ga. — A 10-year-old boy had his wish come true Friday when he was sworn in as a member of both the Cobb County Police and Fire departments.Arya Patel, who has osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, spent the day motivating...
On Monday at 7:49 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until noon for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.The weather service describes, "Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.""Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
Hozier topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time this year, and the Irish singer brought his star power performed on the third and final day of Boston Calling Music Festival The singer and songwriter, best known for his debut single “Take Me to...
By Shaina McLawrence and Gail LubinStaten Island Advance, N.Y.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As dawn broke Wednesday, a stunning police action unfolded on Staten Island, as 21 people were taken into custody during coordinated raids of three locations, as part of a drug sting that centers...
By Hallie LauerPittsburgh Post-GazettePITTSBURGH — As concerns about police staffing levels continue to plague Pittsburgh, City Council members approved a $315,000 grant from the state to help recruitment efforts.A large portion of the grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will go to...
Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Flynn Group in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will raise funds for The Jimmy Fund to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through June 18. Guests can purchase pinup cards in $1 or $5 increments, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting...
The Springfield Museums have announced two appointments, Kris Ludwig as curator of art and Elizabeth Kapp as curator of history.Ludwig began working at the museums in 2005, first as an intern, then as preparator, and finally as manager of exhibit services before taking on his...
