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After bomb threats, downtown Springfield roads reopen; city says no public safety threat at this time
19+ min ago (178+ words) Downtown Springfield is reopen and declared safe after police investigated a series of unfounded emailed bomb threats against Haitian residents. Springfield City Schools dismissed students Monday morning and people had been asked earlier to avoid downtown due to "a report…...
Bomb threats related to Haitian immigrants sent to Springfield, Ohio
48+ min ago (113+ words) In an email to parents at 9:44 a.m. Feb. 9, the Springfield City School District said all district buildings would close for the remainder of the day. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said bomb threats referencing Haitian immigrants were sent to several Clark County…...
City of Lawrence announces closures to offices, recreation centers for Presidents Day
52+ min ago (163+ words) Feb 9, 2026 - 1:49pm Lawrence's City Hall, located at 6 E. Sixth St., shown in June 2025. The City of Lawrence announced its offices and recreation facilities will be closed Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day. The city noted in the release that the closure of…...
Quincy neighbors concerned about frequent power outages affecting seniors with medical equipment
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (128+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL " Neighbors in a Quincy neighborhood near Sikes Street are raising concerns about recent power outages that have been affecting the area without advance notice from the utility department. Residents say the power goes out frequently, and they…...
City asks people to avoid downtown Springfield, citing safety concerns
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (141+ words) Springfield residents and visitors are asked to avoid downtown near the Springfield Police Division and court buildings due to "safety concerns that are impacting traffic flow," according to the city. Affected streets include Fountain Avenue, Columbia Street, North Street and…...
1960s Kett House in Cambridge to be demolished and replaced with eight-storey office building
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (655+ words) Kett House - a 1960s office block in Cambridge - is to be knocked down and replaced with a taller, eight-storey building, despite concerns it will be "jarring" and a "monolith". The developers say the new building, on the corner of Station Road…...
Results from investigation into death of Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (38+ words) Attorney General Andrea Campbell and attorney David Meier announced the results of an investigation into the death of Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia. Results from investigation into death of Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia...
The 25-hour Moby Dick Marathon sails on in New Bedford
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (684+ words) Every winter, literary legend Herman Melville's legacy becomes palpable in New Bedford. "You start to see people dressed and looking like Melville with pipes and beards, and you just sort of get swept away with it," said Amanda McMullen, president…...
Light snow in the forecast for Massachusetts. Maps show timing and how much Boston could get.
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (300+ words) February 9, 2026 / 12:49 PM EST / CBS Boston Before we start the "great snow melt of 2026," there is another storm system in the weather forecast for the Boston area. A fast moving "clipper" system is going to sweep through New England Tuesday evening,…...
Caleb Durbin traded to Boston Red Sox from Milwaukee Brewers in a 6-player deal
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (259+ words) February 9, 2026 / 12:39 PM EST / CBS Boston The Boston Red Sox made a trade on the eve of Spring Training, acquiring Milwaukee Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin and two others in a 6-player trade on Monday. Durbin, who finished third in 2025 National League…...