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How to help organizations providing aid to Haitians in Springfield
1+ hour ago (683+ words) A man holds a sign reading "Love Opens Doors and Hearts" during a rally at Springfield City Hall Plaza on Thursday, June 25, 2026, following the US Supreme Court ruling to allow the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians....
Traffic Alert: Fore River Bridge between Quincy, Weymouth stuck in open position
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (93+ words) The Fore River Bridge between Quincy and Weymouth is currently stuck in the open position. According to Mass DOT the bridge is closed to travel due to a mechanical issue. This closure is expected to remain in place for several…...
Somerville residents struggling to keep cool following back to back power outages
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (355+ words) Those who live off of Highland Avenue in Somerville say the neighborhood is experiencing power problems and though it's been an issue since April, the last few days have been extra unbearable. "So hot, like, incredibly hot! I can't sleep....
Is Massachusetts still leading, or resting on its laurels
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (1670+ words) BOSTON (SHNS) " As Massachusetts prepares to mark America's 250th anniversary, the state of firsts faces a familiar question: Is it still leading, or living on its legacy? The state that gave America its first public school, its first subway and a…...
Springfield only allows these novelty fireworks for July 4
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (479+ words) Now that the start of seasonal fireworks sales in Missouri is underway, Springfield residents will be able to buy all sorts of consumer fireworks to ring in the Fourth of July holiday. And Missourians sure love to celebrate our nation's…...
Halifax Video Shows ICE Detainment Outside Walmart
48+ min ago (215+ words) According to Boston 25 News, the veteran turned over video that shows federal agents surrounding a man in the parking area outside the store, then removing him from the scene. In the station's 25 Investigates segment, the witness identifies himself as a…...
The Declaration of Innovation" celebrates Springfield past and its revolutionary ideas
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (399+ words) A new exhibit at the Springfield Museums is highlighting the city's revolutionary ideas from the past to this present day. "The Declaration of Innovation" exhibit has hands-on activities like puzzles, pictures, and even historically accurate costumes from the past that…...
Police on claims officers move rough sleepers on despite them not committing crimes
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (218+ words) ROUGH sleepers in Worcester have accused city police officers of repeatedly moving them on, despite them not committing any crimes. Those living in shop doorways and passages in Worcester city centre have shared experiences of being moved on by West…...
Springfield's Haitian residents say they have "no good options'
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (59+ words) Haitian residents in Springfield face an uncertain future after the government ended temporary protected status. Springfield's Haitian residents say they have "no good options' SPRINGFIELD, OH " After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary…...
Man injured after firework-related injury in Springfield
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (298+ words) A man is in the hospital after being injured by a firework on Wednesday. News Center 7s Taylor Robertson has more on how you can keep your family safe ahead of the July 4th weekend, LIVE on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4: 25 a. m. until…...