A bus caught fire on Interstate 93 in Boston, stopping traffic heading to the city Monday afternoon, transportation officials said.
The fire took place near Exit 14, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Traffic was being di…
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Heat emergency declared in Boston as heat wave looms
With a possible heat wave headed to Boston this week, Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a heat emergency for the city from Tuesday through Thursday.
The forecast puts high temperatures in Boston in the 90s from Tuesday through at least Thursday — Thursday may tie the record of 98 degrees — and much of the region is under a heat advisory or excessive heat watch. A heat wave is defined as three straight days where the temperature reaches 90 degrees.
“Heat waves are a risk to our community, so everyone should make sure to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity when possible, wear plenty of sunscreen, and check on your neighbors and loved ones. The City is here to support residents through a variety of resources, and I urge anyone with questions to call 311 for assistance in staying safe in the heat,” Wu said in a statement.
The city is setting up 14 cooling centers, and splash pads and pools around the city are open. Officials also noted a new system of misting towers that will be placed at fire stations and parks during the heat emergency.
Small plane crashes into Merrimack River in Lawrence, FAA says
A small plane crashed into the Merrimack River in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed in an email that a single-engine Van’s RV-6A plane crashes into the river around 2:15 p.m. Monday. …
Worcester Public Schools to end year early due to extreme heat
Students at Worcester Public Schools will end the year a bit early due to extreme heat in the forecast.
The district posted on Monday that school will be canceled on Thursday, June 20 because of temperatures, which are predicted to be over 90 degrees. With students already off for the Juneteeth holiday, the district opted to make Tuesday the last day of school.
We are expecting extreme heat in the area later this week. While temperatures are only expected to reach the 80s in Worcester on Monday, starting on Tuesday temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees. These temperatures will stick around for several days, and a heat wave likely in some areas.
The scorching heat will be accompanied by strong humidity, a potentially dangerous pairing. Many in Massachusetts, including parts of Worcester County, are under heat advisories starting on Tuesday through Friday.
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5 arrested in late night ‘car meetup’ in Methuen
A handful of people were arrested late Sunday night at a “car meetup” in Methuen, Massachusetts, less than 24 hours after gunfire erupted at a large pop-up party at an industrial park in the city, injuring at least seven people.
Methuen…
Massachusetts governor urged to overhaul State Police after trooper’s vulgar texts in Karen Read murder case as Facebook users rip agency
Blistering criticism of a State Police investigator’s crude comments in the Karen Read murder case has a top law enforcement watchdog renewing its demand the governor overhaul the agency — as Facebook users rip into troopers online.
