Dangerous bacteria levels still linger in Merrimack River
HAVERHILL — A week after a sewer main break sent millions of gallons of wastewater into the Merrimack River, new tests continue to find dang...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
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Towns recreate first public reading of Declaration of Independence
As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, towns across the nation plan to unite on July 8 to recreate one of the most imp...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Peabody man wins $500K on Lottery ticket
PEABODY — A local man won $500,000 on a lottery ticket he recently purchased on Lowell Street, the Massachusetts State Lottery said in a sta...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Declaration of Independence readings organized across Franklin County
Join the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in Franklin County. Public readings, music and potluck dinners.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
House readies $425M economic bill, minus Healey’s centerpiece proposal
BOSTON — The House plans to vote Wednesday on a $425.1 million economic development package that carries over some of Gov. Maura Healey’s...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
High Five to a hometown heroine: State honors Northampton bookstore owner
For her tireless work to ensure that every child in the region has a good book to read, friends to read with and a sense of belonging in the c...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
As AI boom reaches Massachusetts, state lawmakers push for strict data center rules
State lawmakers have proposed a change to the Legislature that would hold data centers responsible for their environmental and financial impac...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
ADU law sees slow start in Franklin County
Discover the impact of the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Franklin County and the challenges faced b...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Deerfield Academy transitioning to full boarding school
Deerfield Academy transitions to a full boarding school, eliminating day students. New dorm construction and financial aid initiatives discussed.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Baker Pharmacy in Shelburne Falls temporarily closed following departure of pharmacist
Baker Pharmacy has temporarily closed for the second time in six months, following the departure of its pharmacist.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Ducks go back-to-back, making GMLB history
The 9-U Greenfield Ducks did something unprecedented after their 23-9 win over Hudson on July 5 at Lunt Field. It wasn’t just raising a 2026...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Eagle Archives, July 8, 1949: State junior conservation camp opens in Swann Forest
Eagle Archives, July 8, 1949: The state’s first Sportsmen’s Junior Conservation Camp has opened at Swann Forest in Beartown State Forest,...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
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