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Let's appeal to the better (snow) angels of our nature before turning to fines.
The local high school's news site is informing the school community and beyond on what's happening.
COLUMN: Tuesday's news that the superintendent wouldn't be back wasn't surprising. Sadly, neither was the gross response.
Get the latest on what East Haven High's talking about on the school's new site.
Last year's winning proposal, an Amazing Grace basketball court, is currently in the planning stage.
"Returning Christine Monaco to the School Committee is imperative to continue to maintain and improve our outstanding School Department..."
The Wakefield Town Council at their March 28th meeting voted to reschedule the date of the Annual Town Meeting due to a scheduling conflict.
Some of the farthest-north U.S. states could see the auroras again Friday night as a result of the coronal mass ejection on the sun.
Some of the farthest-north U.S. states could see the auroras again Friday night as a result of the coronal mass ejection on the sun.
Some of the farthest-north U.S. states could see the auroras again Friday night as a result of the coronal mass ejection on the sun.
Will Smith apologized Monday on Instagram, but Rock has been silent since the incident. That's sure to change at the Wilbur.
The crash took place Wednesday morning on Great Road near SpringDell Farms.
People 50 and older and anyone who is immunocompromised in Massachusetts may get a second COVID-19 booster shot.
"Melissa is the right person to make critical decisions facing the district."
Follow Your Art Community Studios is partnering with The Food Drive to host an ongoing food donation bin in the FYACS art center.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said at 3:44 p.m. there is about a 3 1/2-mile delay leading into Exit 42.
The congresswoman, who has been open about her own hair loss, said she does not support violence hours after she thanked Will Smith.