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Man Falls Off Barrier
Man Falls Off Barrier
Details are scant at this time but police say a man walking along the newly installed cement walkway atop the New Bedford hurricane barrier Monday afternoon suffered serious injuries. Lt. John Chaves of the New Bedford Police Department says the man's injuries were severe enough to warrant transportation to Rhode Island Hospital...
Fall in Love with These Date Ideas
Fall in Love with These Date Ideas
Tuesday, September 23 officially marks the first day of fall with the Autumnal Equinox. Cue the pumpkin spiced lattes and tall boots! Some people, like myself, are slow to embrace the change. We are hesitant to accept the crisp air and the shorter days...
When Do Clocks Go Back?
When Do Clocks Go Back?
Sunday, September 22 at 4:44 pm the fall equinox welcomes in later dawns, earlier sunsets and cooler mornings. A chill is in the air, and all around us, trees and plants are ending this year's cycle of growth.
Plenty on Mass. Legislature’s To-Do List in Fall
Plenty on Mass. Legislature’s To-Do List in Fall
State lawmakers will have plenty on their plates when they ramp up activity after Labor Day. The House and Senate have not met formally since the end of July. Among the high-profile issues the Legislature is likely to grapple with in the fall are gun control, welfare reform and proposals to increase the minimum wage...
New England Expects Ample Apples After Dismal 2012
New England Expects Ample Apples After Dismal 2012
Apple pickers are descending on New England's orchards for the early varieties as farmers around the region predict a strong rebound from a dismal 2012. Weather conditions have been favorable to apple production this year, with minimal late frosts, a wet early summer and recent dry conditions...