Vigil in Oakham on Saturday for David Hutchinson, killed in S. Carolina
OAKHAM — A vigil in memory of Oakham native David Hutchinson, who was recently slain in South Carolina , will be held outside Fobes Memorial Library. The event is at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Lanterns will be lit in remembrance of Hutchinson. "Let's light up the night sky in memory of David Hutchinson" is the theme,...
Governor Maura Healey declares state of emergency as nor’easter approaches Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey has issued a state of emergency and has activated the National Guard ahead of Monday’s nor’easter.
Massachusetts banning truck travel on highways starting at 5 p.m. Sunday
Most commercial trucks will be barred from Massachusetts intestate highways starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced. The restriction includes box trucks, tractor trailers, tandem and special permit trucks. Truck deliveries of food, fuel, and medical supplies will...
Worcester County, MA – Blizzard Update: 18-30″ Snow Possible, Power Outage Risk Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, MA – A powerful blizzard is expected to bring 18 to 24 inches of snow to much of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with pockets reaching up to 30 inches, creating dangerous travel conditions...
State sues 9 towns amid dispute over MBTA zoning mandate
BOSTON (WHDH) - Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing nine communities for not complying with the MBTA Communities Act. The attorney general’s office announced that Dracut, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Holden, Marblehead, Middleton, Tewksbury, Wilmington, and Winthrop have not adopted zoning...
Massachusetts Blizzard Warning: iPhone and Android Battery Steps for Boston and Worcester Residents Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. BOSTON — As blizzard conditions intensify across Massachusetts, residents in Boston, Worcester and surrounding communities are being urged to conserve cellphone battery life ahead of potential overnight...
Massachusetts Storm Alert: If Lights Go Out in Boston or Worcester, Take These Steps...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. BOSTON — As heavy snowfall and strong winds move across Massachusetts tonight, residents in Boston, Worcester and surrounding communities are being urged to prepare for potential overnight power outages....
Winter Weather Emergency Declared in Worcester
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester declared a winter weather emergency effective at 3 PM on Saturday, Feb. 21. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning across a large part of Massachusetts that goes into effect on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4 PM and runs through Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 AM Tuesday. The...
Berkshire environmentalists aim to sink state’s nonnative fish stocking policy
The Pittsfield-based Berkshire Environmental Action Team, or BEAT, calls its new effort “Stop Non-Native Fish Stocking.”. “Fish are obviously part of the entire food chain. They are fed on by birds and other wildlife like mammals, they also contribute to the aquatic ecosystem. They're eating macro invertebrates,...
Dunkin’ is testing a massive 48 oz bucket drink — and Mass. gets it...
Dunkin’ is testing 48 oz buckets of coffee and other drinks at only a few locations — and Massachusetts is among them. The drinks come in 48 oz containers with a unique lid and straw. Signs advertise a refresher option for $9.49 and two coffee options. The coffee options start at $8.89.
