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Active-duty Mass. firefighter who died from illness was set to be married
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Active-duty Mass. firefighter who died from illness was set to be married
A second-generation Massachusetts firefighter died "after a brief illness" last week. He was 32 years old and had served for three years.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/active-duty-dracut-firefighter-who-died-from-illness-was-set-to-be-married.html
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Big E attendance: ‘It definitely seems like lighter crowds this year,’ mayor says
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Big E attendance: ‘It definitely seems like lighter crowds this year,’ mayor says
“I didn’t really think the attendance numbers were a big deal until this year when The Big E decided they’re not going to release them ... but it kind of is what it is,” the mayor said.
https://www.masslive.com/the-big-e/2025/09/big-e-attendance-it-definitely-seems-like-lighter-crowds-this-year-mayor-says.html
about 1 hour ago
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‘Shark Tank’ returns for season 17- How to watch the premiere for free
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‘Shark Tank’ returns for season 17- How to watch the premiere for free
The season 17 premiere of "Shark Tank" will feature expressive eco-friendly socks, shock-absorbing shoes, a high-tech jet ski and a line of low-alcohol beer.
https://www.masslive.com/tv/2025/09/shark-tank-returns-for-season-17-how-to-watch-the-premiere-for-free.html
about 1 hour ago
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Person shot in residential area of Mass. town Wednesday afternoon
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Person shot in residential area of Mass. town Wednesday afternoon
Police found a shooting victim inside a car approximately two miles away from a residential neighborhood where gunfire was heard Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/person-shot-in-residential-area-of-norwood-wednesday-afternoon.html
about 1 hour ago
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Mass. man sentenced to prison for distributing child sexual abuse material
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Mass. man sentenced to prison for distributing child sexual abuse material
A Massachusetts man was sentenced for repeatedly receiving and posting child sexual abuse material on a social media platform.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/marlborough-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material.html
about 2 hours ago
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‘Expedition X’ season 9 episode 5 airs tonight, how to watch for free
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‘Expedition X’ season 9 episode 5 airs tonight, how to watch for free
The team makes their way to a remote monastery in Galicia, Spain, to investigate reports of Santa Compaña in a new episode of "Expedition X" airing on Wednesday, September 24.
https://www.masslive.com/tv/2025/09/expedition-x-season-9-episode-5-airs-tonight-how-to-watch-for-free.html
about 2 hours ago
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‘America’s Got Talent’ season 20 finale premieres tonight - Here’s where to watch it for free
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‘America’s Got Talent’ season 20 finale premieres tonight - Here’s where to watch it for free
Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the season 20 winner of "America's Got Talent" in the two-hour finale airing on Wednesday, September 24.
https://www.masslive.com/tv/2025/09/americas-got-talent-season-20-finale-premieres-tonight-heres-where-to-watch-it-for-free.html
about 2 hours ago
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‘Survivor’ season 49 premieres tonight - Where to watch for free
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‘Survivor’ season 49 premieres tonight - Where to watch for free
Season 49 of "Survivor" premieres on Wednesday, September 24 and 18 castaways are abandoned on the islands of Fiji where they'll battle it out for a $1 million prize.
https://www.masslive.com/tv/2025/09/survivor-season-49-premieres-tonight-where-to-watch-for-free.html
about 3 hours ago
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Tyre Track Automotive closing; owner blames land rush for courthouse sites
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Tyre Track Automotive closing; owner blames land rush for courthouse sites
Tyre Trak, 175 Chestnut St., is contiguous to Lyman Street properties auto dealer James “Jeb” Balise and Tom Dennis, of Dennis Engineering Group, include in their courthouse proposal.
https://www.masslive.com/business/2025/09/tyre-track-automotive-closing-owner-blames-land-rush-for-courthouse-sites.html
about 3 hours ago
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ returns for season 2 - Stream the premiere tonight for free
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ returns for season 2 - Stream the premiere tonight for free
New Golden Bachelor, Mel, meets 23 women vying for his heart in the season two premiere of "The Golden Bachelor."
https://www.masslive.com/tv/2025/09/the-golden-bachelor-returns-for-season-2-stream-the-premiere-tonight-for-free.html
about 3 hours ago
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Former UMass Amherst provost pays $10,000 for violating conflict of interest law
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Former UMass Amherst provost pays $10,000 for violating conflict of interest law
The law bars state employees from being involved in matters where they or someone from their immediate family would have a financial stake.
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/09/former-umass-amherst-provost-pays-10000-for-violating-conflict-of-interest-law.html
about 3 hours ago
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Founder and CEO of Adapt & Evolve in Boston arrested on federal drug distribution charge
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Founder and CEO of Adapt & Evolve in Boston arrested on federal drug distribution charge
The CEO was previously convicted on a drug distribution charge. His nonprofit helped people expunge criminal records from background checks, according to the company's website.
https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2025/09/founder-and-ceo-of-adapt-evolve-in-boston-arrested-on-federal-drug-distribution-charge.html
about 3 hours ago
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Person stabbed in East Boston Wednesday afternoon, police say
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Person stabbed in East Boston Wednesday afternoon, police say
A person was stabbed in a residential area of East Boston Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/person-stabbed-in-east-boston-wednesday-afternoon-police-say.html
about 4 hours ago
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Mexican restaurant from team behind acclaimed Boston-area bar opening soon
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Mexican restaurant from team behind acclaimed Boston-area bar opening soon
Traditional Mexican plates, street food and cocktails are on their way to a mall just outside of Boston.
https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2025/09/mexican-restaurant-from-team-behind-acclaimed-boston-area-bar-opening-soon.html
about 5 hours ago
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Where to buy tickets to Chelsea Handler tour in Springfield
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Chelsea Handler announces ‘The High and Mighty Tour’ with stop in Springfield - Here’s how to buy tickets
Comedian Chelsea Handler announced her stand-up comedy tour, "The High and Mighty Tour," that will consist of 30 stops across the U.S., including a stop in Springfield, MA.
https://www.masslive.com/live-entertainment/2025/09/chelsea-handler-announces-the-high-and-mighty-tour-with-stop-in-springfield-heres-how-to-buy-tickets.html
about 5 hours ago
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Springfield Blunt Park entrance to close for construction
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Springfield Blunt Park entrance to close for construction
The project is estimated to cost $800,000.
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/09/springfield-blunt-park-entrance-to-close-for-construction.html
about 5 hours ago
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Man killed in ‘industrial accident’ at Mass. business identified
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Man killed in ‘industrial accident’ at Mass. business identified
A Boston man was killed Tuesday afternoon while moving a stack of plywood at a Massachusetts business, authorities said.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/man-killed-in-industrial-accident-at-avon-business-identified.html
about 5 hours ago
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Worcester man sentenced to life in prison after killing over restaurant bill
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Worcester man sentenced to life in prison after killing over restaurant bill
The city's police chief called it an “unnecessary, heinous, and cruel” crime.
https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2025/09/worcester-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-killing-over-restaurant-bill.html
about 5 hours ago
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How Trump diverting funding from Hispanic-serving programs to Black colleges hurts Mass.
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How Trump diverting funding from Hispanic-serving programs to Black colleges hurts Mass.
The Trump administration took funding supporting Hispanic students and gave it to historically Black colleges and tribal universities. Here's why that hurts Massachusetts.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/how-trump-diverting-funding-from-hispanic-serving-programs-to-black-colleges-hurts-mass.html
about 5 hours ago
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‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star to hop around Boston this week
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‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star to hop around Boston this week
One of "The Gang" is making the trek from Philly to Boston to pour shots of his whiskey brand for lucky fans.
https://www.masslive.com/boston/2025/09/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-star-to-play-bartender-at-boston-bars.html
about 5 hours ago
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Former Mass. middle school PTO treasurer embezzled $15,000 from group, police say
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Former Mass. middle school PTO treasurer embezzled $15,000 from group, police say
The former treasurer of a Massachusetts PTO made $15,000 in fraudulent transactions in May and June of this year, according to police.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/former-freetown-lakeville-middle-school-pto-treasurer-embezzled-15000-police-say.html
about 5 hours ago
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Hundreds face layoffs as popular restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
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Hundreds face layoffs as popular restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
Despite an annual revenue of $129 million, eateries may still struggle to stay afloat with operation costs and looming debts.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/hundreds-face-layoffs-as-popular-restaurant-chain-files-for-bankruptcy.html
about 6 hours ago
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Lithium-ion battery explosion causes fires in Ludlow home
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Lithium-ion battery explosion causes fires in Ludlow home
No one was injured in the fire.
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/09/lithium-ion-battery-explosion-causes-fires-in-ludlow-home.html
about 6 hours ago
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Family of victim in deadly Washington plane crash sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines
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Family of victim in deadly Washington plane crash sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines
The family of one of the 67 people who were killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January is suing the government and the airlines involved.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/washington-plane-crash-victims-family-sues-the-faa-army-and-american-airlines.html
about 6 hours ago
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Case against ‘Turtleboy’ in limbo after special prosecutor withdraws
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Case against ‘Turtleboy’ in limbo after special prosecutor withdraws
The future of one of the three pending cases against Aidan Kearney is unclear.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/case-against-turtleboy-in-limbo-after-special-prosecutor-withdraws.html
about 6 hours ago
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Mayor Wu blasts Trump border czar for ‘blatant corruption’ in dropped FBI investigation
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Mayor Wu blasts Trump border czar for ‘blatant corruption’ in dropped FBI investigation
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu criticized Border Czar Tom Homan after reports revealed he took $50,000 from undercover FBI agents during a 2024 sting operation.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/mayor-wu-blasts-trump-border-czar-for-blatant-corruption-in-dropped-fbi-investigation.html
about 6 hours ago
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Walking Dead star comes face to face with horde of fans in Worcester (PHOTOS)
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Walking Dead star comes face to face with horde of fans in Worcester (PHOTOS)
A crowd of people cheered as the actor took selfies them during production of the Walking Dead spin-off.
https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2025/09/walking-dead-star-comes-face-to-face-with-horde-of-fans-in-worcester-photos.html
about 6 hours ago
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Chicopee police arrest Springfield man involved in 2024 officer shooting for drug trafficking
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Chicopee police arrest Springfield man involved in 2024 officer shooting for drug trafficking
Springfield resident Alberto Torres was arrested last year for his involvement in a massive car crash that resulted in multiple injuries, according to police.
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/09/chicopee-police-arrest-springfield-man-involved-in-2024-officer-shooting-for-drug-trafficking.html
about 7 hours ago
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Cracker Barrel closes 14 company-owned restaurants amid branding controversy
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Cracker Barrel closes 14 company-owned restaurants amid branding controversy
The company faced backlash for redesigning its logo and is now closing 14 stores mere months later.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/cracker-barrel-closes-14-company-owned-restaurants-amid-branding-controversy.html
about 7 hours ago
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Popular TikTok influencer dies at 14
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Popular TikTok influencer dies at 14
Her family shared the news in a post across her social media accounts.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/popular-tiktok-influencer-dies-at-14.html
about 7 hours ago
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Nearly 500K products recalled for dozens of ‘fire and explosion’ incidents: Return ASAP
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Nearly 500K products recalled for dozens of ‘fire and explosion’ incidents: Return ASAP
Products sold at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more are being recalled after dozens of fire and explosion reports. Return ASAP.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/nearly-500k-products-recalled-for-dozens-of-fire-and-explosion-incidents-return-asap.html
about 8 hours ago
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Man faces charges in Mass. house explosion that seriously injured one, killed dog
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Man faces charges in Mass. house explosion that seriously injured one, killed dog
A house explosion and fire that happened in a Massachusetts town earlier this month was caused by the ignition of fireworks in the home's garage, authorities said.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/man-faces-charges-in-dartmouth-house-explosion-that-seriously-injured-one-killed-dog.html
about 8 hours ago
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Primary care could be coming to over 30 CVS locations in Mass.
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Primary care could be coming to over 30 CVS locations in Mass.
Would you see a primary care provider within a CVS location?
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/primary-care-could-be-coming-to-over-30-cvs-locations-in-mass.html
about 8 hours ago
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500,000+ items sold on Amazon, other major retailers, recalled for deadly safety threats
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500,000+ items sold on Amazon, other major retailers, recalled for deadly safety threats
Many of the recalled items are geared toward children safety.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/500000-items-sold-on-amazon-other-major-retailers-recalled-for-deadly-safety-threats.html
about 9 hours ago
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Worcester couple found guilty of sex trafficking relative
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Worcester couple found guilty of sex trafficking relative
The married couple regularly abused the victim physically and emotionally, according to prosecutors.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/worcester-couple-found-guilty-of-sex-trafficking-relative.html
about 11 hours ago
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Worcester councilor who confronted ICE to seek dismissal of charges Thursday
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Worcester councilor who confronted ICE to seek dismissal of charges Thursday
The councilor was part of a group of people who confronted ICE and Worcester police officers during the arrest of a Brazilian mother of three on May 8.
https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2025/09/worcester-councilor-who-confronted-ice-to-seek-dismissal-of-charges-thursday.html
about 11 hours ago
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IRS makes major change to how it handles your tax returns: What to know
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IRS makes major change to how it handles your tax returns: What to know
The IRS is closing in on the end of an era — here's what to expect.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/irs-makes-major-change-to-how-it-handles-your-tax-returns-what-to-know.html
about 11 hours ago
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In return, Jimmy Kimmel explains what people got wrong about his cancellation: ‘This show is not important’
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In return, Jimmy Kimmel explains what people got wrong about his cancellation: ‘This show is not important’
Returning to late-night after his show's suspension, Jimmy Kimmel turned his show's temporary cancellation on its head.
https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2025/09/in-return-jimmy-kimmel-explains-what-people-got-wrong-about-his-cancellation-this-show-is-not-important.html
about 11 hours ago
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Hunter dies after falling from tree in Enfield
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Hunter dies after falling from tree in Enfield
In Connecticut, hunting is allowable in September for certain types of game.
https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/09/hunter-dies-after-falling-from-tree-in-enfield.html
about 11 hours ago
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Trump’s approval ratings take a dive with every race and age group
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Trump’s approval ratings take a dive with every race and age group
President Donald Trump's approval ratings are tanking across the board. Here's a breakdown.
https://www.masslive.com/politics/2025/09/trumps-approval-ratings-take-a-dive-with-every-race-and-age-group.html
about 11 hours ago
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Man convicted of fatal stabbing in Salem granted parole after first hearing
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Man convicted of fatal stabbing in Salem granted parole after first hearing
The man only became eligible for release last year thanks to a decision by the Supreme Judicial Court.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/man-convicted-of-fatal-stabbing-in-salem-granted-parole-after-first-hearing.html
about 11 hours ago
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Trump ‘can’t believe’ Jimmy Kimmel’s return, hints at action against ABC
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Trump ‘can’t believe’ Jimmy Kimmel’s return, hints at action against ABC
"Why would they want someone back who does so poorly?" President Donald Trump fumed on Truth Social.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/trump-cant-believe-jimmy-kimmels-return-hints-at-action-against-abc.html
about 11 hours ago
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Social Security makes major change: Here’s what it looks like
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Social Security makes major change: Here’s what it looks like
The Social Security Administration quietly rolled out these changes earlier this month.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/social-security-makes-major-change-heres-what-it-looks-like.html
about 11 hours ago
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Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash in Western Mass.
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Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash in Western Mass.
The crash took place on Tuesday afternoon.
https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2025/09/motorcyclist-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash-in-western-mass.html
about 11 hours ago
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Iconic ‘60s and ‘70s movie star dies at 87
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Iconic ‘60s and ‘70s movie star dies at 87
“She leaves us the legacy of a free and inspired woman both as a woman and as an artiste,” her agent said.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/iconic-60s-and-70s-movie-star-dies-at-87.html
about 12 hours ago
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Winning $15M lottery ticket sold in Mass. marks 2nd-largest lottery prize in 2025
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Winning $15M lottery ticket sold in Mass. marks 2nd-largest lottery prize in 2025
A $15 million lottery prize was claimed in Massachusetts on Tuesday — the second-largest prize won so far this year. Here's where the winning ticket was sold.
https://www.masslive.com/lottery/2025/09/mass-state-lottery-winner-15m-prize-claimed-2nd-largest-in-2025.html
about 12 hours ago
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Applegreen ends talks with state over service plaza contract
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Applegreen ends talks with state over service plaza contract
Rival bidder Global Partners has vehemently contested the MassDOT bid award, claiming its offer was superior.
https://www.masslive.com/bruins/2025/09/applegreen-ends-talks-with-state-over-service-plaza-contract.html
about 12 hours ago
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Worcester mall reopens after fire
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Worcester mall reopens after fire
The fire took place during a bout of severe weather in early September.
https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2025/09/worcester-mall-reopens-after-fire.html
about 12 hours ago
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3 shot after person opens fire at immigration detention facility in Dallas
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3 shot after person opens fire at immigration detention facility in Dallas
“It could be employees, it could be civilians that were visiting the facility, it could be detainees,” Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said of those who were shot.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/3-shot-after-person-opens-fire-at-immigration-detention-facility-in-dallas.html
about 12 hours ago
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Man, 2 dogs injured after truck crashes, lands in river in East Bridgewater
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Man, 2 dogs injured after truck crashes, lands in river in East Bridgewater
The man and both dogs were hospitalized after the crash early Wednesday morning.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/09/man-2-dogs-injured-after-truck-crashes-lands-in-river-in-east-bridgewater.html
about 12 hours ago
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