RI voters weigh $55 million green bond for parks, flood prevention and cleanup
(WJAR) — Rhode Island voters will decide whether to approve a $55 million bond to fund improvements to parks and beaches, environmental cleanup, and projects aimed at reducing flooding. Question 5 on the ballot would direct $25 million to stormwater and flood abatement projects through the Resilient Rhody Infrastructure...
Drunk Harwich Man Breaks Into New Bedford Home for Umbrella, Then Allegedly Bites Cops...
On October 22, officers responded to the area of South Street for a report of a disturbance involving an intoxicated male. Upon arrival, officers learned that the male, identified as PETER ULLMAN, 45, of HARWICH, had entered a nearby residence without permission and taken an umbrella belonging to a resident. During the investigation, ULLMAN struck an officer and resisted attempts to take him into custody. He also attempted to bite another officer while being placed into a police cruiser.
Massachusetts mobile home residents fear winter as septic repairs drag on and owner is...
"Home should be the place where we can go, where we are stress free."
After fierce pushback, Amazon halts plans to implement drone delivery service in Central Massachusetts
WESTBOROUGH — Amazon is withdrawing plans to bring delivery drones to Central Massachusetts. Amazon sent a letter to Westborough Town Manager Kristi Williams on October 30 announcing a change in plans. The company will be withdrawing its site plan review application to install drone "launching pads" at its Otis Street facility.
Massachusetts country club urges 140-unit housing plan to remove balconies over stray golf balls
Decades of balls crossing the boundary could give the club a right to continue the activity.
Massachusetts residents get $38 million in medical debt erased without having to apply
The latest round provides individual relief ranging from $5 to $86,000.
Death Sentence Handed Down In Ambush Slaying Of Alabama Police Sergeant
Brian Lansing Martin A judge sentenced Brian Lansing Martin to death for the October 2021...
Albertville woman challenges fire marshal’s order to vacate home over safety concerns
Darlene Fox, the Albertville woman trying to return to the home she was ordered out of on short notice, has sent a formal letter to the city's fire marshal asking him to explain his findings. Fox says she was given 48 hours to leave the converted barn she had lived...
Johnson City native retires from American Airlines after 63 years of service
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carol Fair, an American Airlines flight attendant and Johnson City native, is hanging up her wings and retiring after more than 63 years in the sky. The 83-year-old first began her career with Piedmont Airlines in 1963. The original Piedmont Airlines merged into USAir in 1989. USAir later became US […]
15-bedroom historic house, inn in downtown Charleston hits the market for $16.5M. Look inside.
CHARLESTON — A downtown mansion that's served as a significant property, and later hotel, for more than a century is now for sale for $16.5 million. The Stevens-Lathers property at 20 S. Battery sits across from White Point Garden. Built in 1843 as a three-story neoclassical showpiece, it originally belonged to the family of Samuel and Mary Stevens.
