BOSTON — The state Legislature passed a comprehensive bill during an informal session this week to address a widespread crisis of staffing shortages and quality of care at long-term care facilities in Massachusetts.
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Rockland man impaled by tree while doing yardwork
A Rockland, Massachusetts, man was critically injured while doing yardwork on his property Saturday when part of a tree fell and impaled him.
The Rockland Fire Department says the 62-year-old was taken to South Shore Hospital with critical inj…
Warm and humid Saturday before rain on Sunday in New England
A warm and humid start to Labor Day Weekend as our overall air flow comes at as from the south. More in the way of clouds this afternoon along with some sunny breaks, still a nice day to hang out at the pools, lakes, or beaches if that’s in your…
Woman dead after street racing crash in Plymouth: police
A woman is dead after a crash in Plymouth, Massachusetts that happened due to possible street racing on Friday night.
Massachusetts State Police say they responded to reports of a three car crash on Route 3 at around 10:30 p.m.
Authorities …
Explosion leaves people injured in Bellingham, police say
An explosion sent people to the hospital in Bellingham, Massachusetts, police said Friday.
The incident took place on Main Street and the scene was rendered safe, Bellingham police said, without providing more information, including how many people were hurt and how badly, or what took place.
Footage showed first responders at a gas station on Main Street.
Police said the would release more information soon; the cause was still under investigation.
BMC is growing fresh food in rooftop gardens to better serve its patients
At Boston Medical Center, patient care includes programs that you probably don’t think of as traditional medicine. And yet, they have a huge impact on people’s well-being.
This year, BMC opened a second rooftop garden, where fresh …
