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just now (312+ words) On Thursday at 12:20 p.m. the National Weather Service released a cold weather advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Friday 9 a.m. for Southeastern St. Lawrence and Southern Franklin. Southeastern St. Lawrence and Southern Franklin placed under a cold weather advisory until Friday morning On Thursday at 12:20 p.m. the National Weather Service released a cold weather advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Friday 9 a.m. for Southeastern St. Lawrence and Southern Franklin. The weather service adds, "Very cold wind chills as low as 24 degrees below expected." "The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," says the weather service. "Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves." Understanding cold weather alerts Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold…...

2+ min ago (53+ words) Gas was only 10 cents a gallon at a gas station in Worcester Thursday morning. You can order a nice beefy meal at plenty of chain steakhouses, but not all of these eateries can brag about making over ... Gas was only 10 cents a gallon at a gas station in Worcester Thursday morning....

18+ min ago (41+ words) A Connecticut teen has been arrested and charged with lighting a Boston police cruiser on fire nearly two months after a "street takeover"" in the city. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports. Teen charged with burning Boston police cruiser during "street takeover"...

19+ min ago (228+ words) December 4, 2025 / 5:04 PM EST / CBS Boston Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before." The crane-like wading birds are usually found in the wetlands of Florida or southern Georgia, and in Central America. It was first spotted on the Driftway in Scituate on Sunday, but how it got there is a mystery. "It's very unusual," biologist Trevor Lloyd-Evans with Manomet Conservation Sciences told WBZ-TV." "Limpkins are strange birds." He and other avid bird-watchers have been taking pictures and observing the limpkin, which so far doesn't seem to mind the bitter cold that has descended on the region. It's been seen walking on the ground and perching on top of a car. "This seems to be a fat and happy bird," Lloyd-Evans said. "He's…...

24+ min ago (279+ words) A care home has donated "2,500 to help improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. The donation was made by Flowerdown Care Home in Winchester to Winchester Go LD, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities in and around the city. The funds, awarded through a grant from Barchester's Charitable Foundation, will support the charity's Go ME programme, which helps individuals explore their strengths, set personal goals and build meaningful connections. Winchester Go LD members visited the care home. (Image: Flowerdown Care Home) Winchester Go LD chief executive Ben Hogbin said: "This grant means so much to us all. "We were invited to Flowerdown and got the chance to meet the lovely residents and team. "Our members loved it and were made to feel special from the moment Flowerdown minibus picked them up. "The hospitality and food were exceptional…...

24+ min ago (307+ words) A centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and a flood of well-wishes from the community. Olwen Davies, who lives at Colten Care's St Catherines View in Winchester, marked her milestone with a special tea party and a total of 116 birthday cards, including messages from across England and Wales. Among the guests were civic visitors, including the Mayor of Winchester, Sudhakar Achwal, and his wife, fellow councillor and former mayor Vivian Achwal, alongside Ms Davies' daughter Jennifer and her son, who travelled from France. Laura Sheldrake, companionship team leader at St Catherines View, said: "Olwen had one wish for her milestone birthday: to celebrate it with her family and friends. "We were pleased and privileged to help stage a tea party in her honour. "As well as her nearest and dearest, she loved chatting with the mayor and seeing…...

24+ min ago (263+ words) A bus company has announced timetable changes for the festive season. Stagecoach South services across Hampshire and Winchester will operate revised timetables from December 21 to January 3, including limited services, early finishes and days with no service. No buses will run on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Stagecoach South has announced timetable changes for Christmas and New Year. (Image: Stagecoach South) Marc Reddy, managing director at Stagecoach South, said: "Our buses play a vital role in keeping Hampshire communities connected over the festive season. "Whether people are visiting family, attending local events, or accessing essential services, these tailored timetables ensure reliable journeys while supporting the needs of our communities and staff. "We encourage passengers to check their journeys in advance and wish everyone a safe and happy festive period." In Winchester and mid-Hampshire, a Sunday service will run on December…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (540+ words) The Superior Court judge who jailed suspended North Andover Police Officer Kelsey E. Fitzsimmons acted illegally and should be barred from any future role in the case, her attorneys told the Supreme Judicial Court in a legal brief. Fitzsimmons was shot in her North Andover home June 30 while fellow officers - who were serving her with a restraining order obtained by her child's father, a North Andover firefighter - when she allegedly pointed a gun at an officer. Fitzsimmons spent 53 days in a hospital and was released on home confinement Sept 8 by Essex Superior Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy-Neyman. (The judge also barred her from having contact with her infant son.) But the judge reversed herself three days later, ruling the 28-year-old woman was a danger to the community. She ordered Fitzsimmons jailed for not using an alcohol breath testing machine her lawyers said…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (149+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The City Council voted Monday to use $5.7 million of the $18.6 million in free cash certified in mid-November to pay down liabilities and old debts. For several years, the city has tried to put 10% of its free cash into a reserve account saved to make state required payments to its underfunded pension account. Free cash is made up of money budgeted but not spent, funds earned from investments and fee payments. An additional 10% is being tapped to beef up the account that pays for health insurance and other benefits for employees, which also has a huge liability, said Cathy Buono, chief administrative and financial officer. About $2.1 million was also allocated to pay off COVID expenses that were not covered by reimbursements from the state and federal government. Buono said the city has appealed those denials several times and has exhausted…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (342+ words) A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 10:35 a.m. for a snow squall and winds until 5 p.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The main distinction between a snow squall and a snowstorm lies in their duration and intensity. Snow squalls are typically brief but intense, lasting around 30-60 minutes. In contrast, a snowstorm can stretch over several hours or even days Snow squall warnings are short-fused and focused on distinct areas (like tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings). These warnings provide critical, highly localized life-saving information. If a snow squall warning is issued for your area, avoid or delay motor travel until the squall passes through your location. Avoid or delay travel: If a snow squall warning is issued for your vicinity, it's advisable to postpone or refrain…...