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Mystic Valley Elder Services is asking communities to nominate everyday heroes who make life better for seniors and people with disabilities. Winners will be celebrated at a June summit featuring a nationally recognized anti-ageism activist.
A simple question during a dental exam opened the door for a struggling patient to get help before his substance use spiraled. Now dentists across Massachusetts are learning how their chairs can become unexpected lifelines.
A young golden retriever who fell through the ice chasing a squirrel got a second chance thanks to quick-thinking firefighters in Hadley, Massachusetts. The puppy's owner made the life-saving call instead of risking her own life on the dangerous ice.
A community is coming together to weave a living willow fence that will protect a local river while growing stronger each year. The innovative project turns pollution control into a hands-on celebration of nature.
A dog trapped in frigid river water got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking firefighters who braved dangerous ice conditions. The successful rescue highlights both heroic teamwork and the challenges facing first responders.
Notre Dame Academy in Hingham just opened a state-of-the-art innovation center where young women learn robotics, coding, 3D modeling, and podcasting. The Teixeira Family Innovation Center brings together cutting-edge tech and hands-on learning to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges.
A haunting whale song from 1949 has been rediscovered in Massachusetts archives, offering scientists a rare window into ocean life before modern pollution changed everything. The recording captures a humpback whale when fewer than 1,000 remained in the North Atlantic.
Holyoke will receive a full-time development expert and state funding to accelerate downtown growth. The program has already helped transform vacant buildings into thriving community spaces.
Nearly 100 middle schoolers in Amherst are starting their days with sports, mentorship, and friendship through a program that just earned statewide recognition. What began as one educator's vision to give students a safe space has transformed into an award-winning model of student support.
After placing second last year, Milton High School's girls indoor track team claimed the Massachusetts Division III state championship with a dominant performance. The Wildcats won four individual events and both relay races to secure their first state title.
Two high school track teams claimed state championships in nail-biting finishes that came down to the final relay races. The Reading boys overcame a 1.5-point deficit while Milton girls secured their Division 2 title at the MIAA indoor championships.
When Rufus fell through thin ice in 28-degree weather, Maynard firefighters used drone technology to guide a rescue that took less than 10 minutes. The dog emerged unharmed thanks to quick thinking and modern tools that turned a potential tragedy into a happy ending. #
When traditional schools failed them, working-class teens in Cambridge, Massachusetts created their own solution. The Group School ran for 11 years, graduated 600 students, and proved that putting kids in charge works.
An ER nurse in Somerville is tackling a dangerous sidewalk abandoned after a building fire, driven by his father's wheelchair use and patients he's lost to snow-related accidents. Brad Stone is chiseling through six inches of solid ice to keep his neighbors safe.
Massachusetts just signed a historic deal with Nova Scotia to develop offshore wind energy that could power New England for generations. The partnership shows how neighbors are working together to build a cleaner energy future, even as federal support wavers.
Massachusetts is giving away free bidirectional EV chargers that let electric vehicles power homes during outages and send electricity back to the grid. Schools, residents, and towns will test how EVs can act as backup batteries for entire communities.
After rescuing abused animals for nearly four decades, Apache Way Farm Rescue in Dighton needs community support to continue its mission. Owner Lori Matta is asking for volunteers and donations to keep the sanctuary alive for 24 animals who finally found safety.
An eighth-grade teacher in Acushnet is winning statewide recognition for making civics education come alive through hands-on projects that tackle real community issues. Her students have addressed mental health, food insecurity, and even voted on ice cream flavors to learn about democracy.
Nova Scotia and Massachusetts just signed a deal to develop one of the world's largest offshore wind projects, capable of generating 62 gigawatts of clean energy. The $60-billion first phase could power millions of homes by 2033 and create a new era of cross-border renewable energy.
Nova Scotia and Massachusetts just signed an agreement to build Canada's first offshore wind energy industry, potentially bringing cleaner air and thousands of jobs to both sides of the border. The deal strengthens a relationship rooted in compassion that dates back over a century.
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