With a heat wave settling into Massachusetts and air conditioners kicking into high gear, the state’s electric grid is fighting to keep up.
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Immigrant driver’s license law credited with application surge
BOSTON — More than 128,000 newly licensed drivers were on Massachusetts roads in the past year, and officials linked the surge to the one-year anniversary of a law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for licenses. The Registry of Motor Vehicles said Monday it has issued 183,825 new learner’s permits and 128,079 new driver’s licenses since […]
Reingold students embark on a goat hike
LUNENBURG — Nine Reingold Elementary School students traveled to Central Mass. Goat Rental on a recent weekend for a unique experience: a hike into conservation land with owner Tammy Hebert and a dozen friendly goats. Hebert welcomed the children and their families – more than two dozen people – and explained that the goats would […]
Annual Starry Night concert series begins
AYER — Nashoba Park Assisted Living had a musical start to the summer with the first performance of their annual Starry Nights Concert Series. Residents, families, and friends of the community gathered for this exciting tradition in Nashoba Park’s courtyard. Country singer Darren Bassette took to the stage, playing the guitar and performing country favorites […]
Gas prices surge up 4 cents in Massachusetts as Hurricane Beryl kicks off storm season
Gas prices are up four cents from last week in Massachusetts in the wake of disruptions from Hurricane Beryl and surging demand, according to AAA data.
Shark at Nantucket beach spotted devouring seal close to shore: ‘Beachgoers should never swim near seals’
Shark at Nantucket beach spotted devouring seal close to shore: ‘Beachgoers should never swim near seals’
