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Large fire in Lowell sends 4 firefighters and 1 resident to hospital
A large fire burned through a multi-family home in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Thursday afternoon, injuring 11 firefighters and one resident. The fire was reported on Aiken Avenue around 11:30 a.m., and flames were still showing as of 1:30 p.m. Numerous area fire departments were called to the scene to provide mutual aid. Over 50 firefighters in all helped battle the…
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After days of late buses, Boston Public Schools working to speed service
Boston Public School families experienced significant school bus delays during the first week of the new school year. On the first day of school, 66% of buses were late, according to data provided by BPS. (See the chart below.) This comes as BPS implements a new bus-tracking technology called Zum, a mobile app allows parents to track their child’s rides…
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‘Real scary': Man recounts BB gun incident at inaugural Wakefield Porchfest
A woman who allegedly pointed a BB gun at families during the inaugural Porchfest in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on Sunday was given house arrest as she faced a judge or the first time in the case Monday.
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New MBTA low-income reduced fare program begins Wednesday: Here's what to know
A new MBTA program that will cut the price of fares significantly begins Wednesday. Tens of thousands of people are eligible, and it could save them hundreds of dollars a year. “Whether you are using a Commuter Rail, a ferry, a bus or the ride, if you qualify you are now going to get a discounted fair,” said Gov. Maura…
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MBTA launches new reduced fare program for low-income riders
The MBTA’s income-eligible reduced fare program is launching Wednesday, potentially cutting transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders. It offers reduced fares to riders between the ages of 18 and 64, at or below 200% of the federal poverty level – that’s $30,120 a year for a single person or $62,400 for a family of four. Previously, reduced fares…
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Construction delays start of school year in Stoneham
Students attending public schools in Stoneham, Massachusetts, will start this school year about a week later than usual due to the ongoing construction of a new high school building. The first day of school for Stoneham Public Schools, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28, has been pushed to Tuesday, Sept. 3. Superintendent David Ljungberg explained that while the delay primarily…
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Phone-free zones: Mass. schools experiment with new policies
As kids get ready to head back to school, some Massachusetts school districts are asking students to put away their cellphones – in pouches and bins – so they can put their focus on their futures. As each district decides how to handle the issue, two schools are taking different approaches to creating phone-free zones in their classrooms. At Brockton…
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Over 100 Stoughton students are without a seat on the school bus
Families of 150 secondary students in the Stoughton Public Schools system learned last week that their children will not have bus transportation for the upcoming school year. The district says they already notified those families who applied but must seek other arrangements. The district’s superintendent stated in a press release that the public school system experienced a significant increase in…
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2 seriously hurt in boat crash in Hingham Bay
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday after a boat crash off the coast of Grape Island in Weymouth, Massachusetts, officials said. The crash happened on Hingham Bay. Fire officials said one person was rushed to a hospital in Boston and another was taken to a hospital on the South Shore, both suffering serious injuries. Both of those people…
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TikTok food sensation sparks burn warning from doctors
Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack, can be a challenge to find. But doctors say making it at home — something demonstrated in viral TikTok videos — can be dangerous. It’s a colorful, crunchy, and sweet treat, with skewers of fresh fruit usually coated in crystalized sugar. What makes tanghulu stunning can also make it hazardous to tackle as a do-it-yourself…
