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Dukes County, MA

Darien, CT
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New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Fairfield County New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Fairfield County
New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Fairfield County Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from Connecticut and Massachusetts compiled by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 6.1 inches 0900 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Bridgeport Airport 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Official NWS Obs 1 E Danbury 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter New Canaan 5.0 inches 0800 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Newtown 5.3 S 5.0 inches 084…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lynn, MA
Weather
Latest On Lee: These Mass Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages, Storm Surge Latest On Lee: These Mass Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages, Storm Surge
Latest On Lee: These Mass Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages, Storm Surge With Hurricane Lee barreling on a path toward the Northeast, meteorologists have now identified the areas of Massachusetts that may face the most devastation and power outages from storm surges and damaging winds.  According to the latest information from the National Weather Service, the storm is expected to arrive in southern New England on Friday night, Sept. 15, and stay through Saturday evening, Sept. 16.  Earlier Report - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England As of early Thursday morning, Sept. 14, the storm was around 830 mi…

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by Ben Crnic
Dorchester, MA
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Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating
Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating College students in Boston may be having flashbacks to 2020, as soaring COVID-19 infections are causing a reinstatement of mask regulations.  The current COVID-19 community level for Suffolk county is "high," according the the CDC COVID Data Tracker. The case rate per 100,000 residents is 138.7, as of Thursday, Jan. 5. The spike may be the reason behind the University of Massachusetts Boston's decision to reinstate a mask regulation.  Masks will be required indoors beginning Monday, Jan. 9, the university said in an online message. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to monitor the…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Quincy, MA
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Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor
Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor At least 50 undocumented migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, Sept. 14, on the order of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, multiple news reports said. Island residents did not know about this beforehand and had to scramble to accommodate them.  Due to an unexpected urgent #humanitarian situation, #DCEMA are opening #Emergency #Shelters tonight on #MarthasVineyard. If you’re willing & able to volunteer in a clinical or non-clinical role, contact @DukesOffice at 508-684-8015#VolunteersNeeded #HumanitarianAid #DukesCounty — Dukes County Emergency Management Association (@Dukes…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
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These Massachusetts Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These Massachusetts Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These Massachusetts Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Massachusetts are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Massachusetts, Nantucket County was ranked h…

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by Michael Mashburn
Worcester, MA
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These Massachusetts Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says These Massachusetts Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says
These Massachusetts Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says Seven of the top 100 most expensive zip codes in the United States this year are located in Massachusetts, according to a new report. PropertyShark reported created this year's ranking of the top 100 most expensive zip codes in the US based on residential transactions closed between Jan. 1 and Oct. 22. The number of Massachusetts zip codes included on the ranking increased from four included in 2020's list, to seven this year.  The following locations were included in the ranking: 02199, located in Boston, was ranked second, with a median sale price of $5,500,000 02554, lo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Worcester, MA
Breaking News
COVID-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data COVID-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data
Covid-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data Over the weekend, Worcester County reported more than 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 infections. Meanwhile, Hampden County's total deaths since the pandemic began reached more than 1,000, and nearly 660 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend - Dec. 19-20 - in the Pioneer Valley. There were 1,116 new COVID-19 cases reported in Worcester County over the weekend, according to Massachusetts Daily COVID-19 Dashboard. There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths in Worcester County over the weekend as well. Nearby, there were 12 deaths in Hampden County, 3 in the Berkshires, 2 in Hampshire…

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by Kristin Palpini
Amherst, MA
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COVID-19: Weekend Incident Reports Per County - 600 New Cases In Pioneer Valley COVID-19: Weekend Incident Reports Per County - 600 New Cases In Pioneer Valley
Covid-19: Weekend Incident Reports Per County - 600 New Cases In Pioneer Valley Over the weekend,  nearly 660 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend - Dec. 19-20 - in the Pioneer Valley.  Meanwhile, Hampden County had its 1,000th COVID-19-related death since the pandemic began. New cases were reported in Hampden County - 544; Hampshire County - 80; and Franklin County - 35, according to Massachusetts Daily COVID-19 Dashboard. There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths in the Pioneer Valley over the weekend as well. Nearby, there were 12 deaths in Hampden County, 3 in the Berkshires, 2 in Hampshire County, and none in Franklin County. Statewi…

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by Kristin Palpini