Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike
Malden, Haverhill Public Schools Closed As Teachers Strike After not reaching agreements over the weekend, public schools in Malden and Haverhill were closed Monday, Oct. 17, as teachers in both towns are on strike.  Both the Malden and Haverhill Teachers Associations held "rolling rallies" outside their town's city halls on Saturday, the Malden Education Association said in a Facebook post.  School Committee and State Labor Board asking a Salem Superior Court Judge to issue an injunction against the union arguing teacher strikes are illegal @wbz https://t.co/BEmuKOGkvm — Nick Giovanni (@NickGNews) October 17, 2022 According to the post, the a…
Traffic Backed Up For Miles From Fatal Truck Crash On I-495 In Andover: Police Traffic Backed Up For Miles From Fatal Truck Crash On I-495 In Andover: Police
Traffic Backed Up For Miles From Fatal Truck Crash On I-495 In Andover: Police Traffic was backed up for several miles because of a fatal truck crash on I-495 south in Andover, authorities said. Police responded to the crash involving two trucks near Exit 97 close to I-93 just after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation suggests that a waste disposal company truck carrying a roll-off dumpster was stopped in the right lane while exiting the highway, police said. At the same time, a box truck approaching the line of cars slammed into the truck carrying the dumpster.  The driver of the box truck, an adult male, was taken t…
Insurance Adjuster Pocketed $28K Belonging To Merrimack Gas Explosion Victims: AG Insurance Adjuster Pocketed $28K Belonging To Merrimack Gas Explosion Victims: AG
Insurance Adjuster Pocketed $28K Belonging To Merrimack Gas Explosion Victims: AG A Mississippi insurance adjuster is accused of stealing nearly $29,000 and the identities of four victims of the 2018 Merrimack gas explosion, authorities said.  Lashaunda Studaway faces four charges of identity theft and two counts of theft over $1,200, the Massachusetts Attorney General said.  Studaway worked as an insurance adjuster for Columbia Gas and was responsible for handling financial claims for the people affected in the September 2018 natural gas explosion in Merrimack Valley, authorities said. As many as 40 homes were destroyed and more were damaged in the blast and 8…
FOUND: 85-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Missing From Andover FOUND: 85-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Missing From Andover
Found: 85-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Missing From Andover Update: Andover Police said Pok Park was found safe and well.  An 85-year-old Andover woman walked away from her home on Friday, Sept. 16, and police are asking the public to help them find her as she could be in danger.  Pok Park, who has dementia and speaks limited English, went missing from the Algonquin Avenue area around 2:45 p.m. She is likely wearing blue shorts, a jacket, and a hat, police said.  Andover Police ask anyone who sees her to contact the department immediately at 978-475-1212
Avoid The Merrimack River For 48 Hours, Authorities Say Avoid The Merrimack River For 48 Hours, Authorities Say
Avoid The Merrimack River For 48 Hours, Authorities Say Residents are being told to avoid the Merrimack River for 48 hours after potential wastewater was released into the water, authorities said. The Andover Health Division said "untreated or partially" wastewater from the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility leaked into the Merrimack between 3:20 a.m. and 6:18 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, the division said on Facebook.  The Town of Andover has been notified that there has been a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the... Posted by Andover Health Division on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 As a response, people should stay away …
Pair Of Fatal Crashes Under Investigation In Eastern Massachusetts Pair Of Fatal Crashes Under Investigation In Eastern Massachusetts
Pair Of Fatal Crashes Under Investigation In Eastern Massachusetts State police are investigating multiple fatal crashes that happened over the weekend in eastern Massachusetts.  Damiah Bosden-Wigfall, 26, died in a fiery crash on Friday, July 23, just after 2 a.m. in Avon, when her 2015 Hyundai slammed into a dump truck and burst into flames, Massachusetts State Police said.  A 27-year-old woman from Randolph was able to climb out of the car. Paramedics took her to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officers did not release any updated information on her condition. The driver of the dump truck, a 67-year-old man from Lunenburg, was not …
Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover
Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said.  Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection with multiple bank robberies in southeastern Massachusetts, according to Massachusetts State Police. A Be On The Look Out (BOLO) alert was issued for Miele as a result. A State Trooper then noticed Miele inside a parked vehicle outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, police said. The Trooper began following Miele as he drove away. They then tried to s…
Massachusetts Father Dies While Hiking Mount Washington On Father's Day Massachusetts Father Dies While Hiking Mount Washington On Father's Day
Massachusetts Father Dies While Hiking Mount Washington On Father's Day An Andover man who was hiking a trail in the White Mountains on Father's Day has died from his injuries sustained from suffering severe hypothermia.  Xi Chen, age 53, was attempting a Presidential Traverse off Gulfside Trail near Mt. Clay when he was "overcome with severe weather conditions," New Hampshire Fish & Game said on Facebook. Chen's wife, Lian Liu, alerted crews her husband needed help around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Chen apparently told Liu that he was "cold and wet and could not continue," another post from NH Fish & Game read. He also said that if he was not rescu…
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …
These Are The Best High Schools In PA, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In PA, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In PA, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Pennsylvania. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and…
Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence
Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence A drug dealer who carried an AR-15 rifle pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Monday, Oct. 19. Ariel Pagan-Romero, 31, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; and being a felon in possession of firearms, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, Connecticut said. Pagan-Romero’s drug dealing came to light following several months of investigation using an undercover officer, the Attorney's Office said. During a search of Pagan-Romero’s residence, agents found pistols, an AR-15 rifle, ammunition, fentanyl, an…
Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Cases - Link Updated Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Cases - Link Updated
Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive Covid-19 Cases - Link Updated In Massachusetts, 96 confirmed incidents of COVID-19 infections among elementary and secondary school students, faculty, and staff have been reported since the start of the pandemic. So far, Worcester has had the most wide-reaching outbreak, but the virus only spread to faculty and staff. No Worcester students have reported contracting COVID-19 at school. About 50 Massachusetts school districts have had to contend with infections and the aftermath, which can include sterilization and quarantine. The numbers come from the National Education Association, which is tracking reports of school-…