safety

Summer weather can be very enjoyable. Even when it’s a bit hot outside, you can always duck in for a bit of air conditioning. However, there are some places where the heat can really get intense. The temperature inside of car can get extreme on a summer day and th…

Summa-time, summa-time, sum-sum summa-time! Don’t we all love it? While summer can be a lot of fun, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminds you that taking some basic precautions to keep you and your kids safe can go a long way in keeping t…

Its summer! Many people consider it their favorites season. While summer can be a lot of fun, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminds us that taking some basic precautions to keep us and our kids safe can go a long way in keeping the fun going. 
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Dozens of firefighters from across Massachusetts and Southern Vermont are continuing to battle a stubborn forest fire in the Clarksburg State Forest today after the fire tripled in size over the weekend.

Governor Charlie Baker has announced a new effort to decrease the number of vehicle accidents by improving safety on Massachusetts roadways. According to a media release from the Baker-Polito Administration, legislation has been filed to improve road safety, entitled, “…

Pittsfield school officials indicated Wednesday that they are ready to bring more students and staff back to classrooms.

This New Year’s Eve will require additional efforts by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission enforcement team. According to a press release from the office of State Treasurer, Deborah Goldberg, in addition to its annual impaired driving program, agency Investigators will be ensuri…

Do you put up an artificial tree, or a real tree for Christmas? The last time I had a real tree in my home for Christmas, I was probably in kindergarten or first grade. Every holiday season though, I see people zipping across town with trees either tide to a roof rack or sticking out of a side or re…

There are lots of great deals for Cyber Monday this year. But here are some mistakes to avoid if you're shopping online today

The Parks Commission says it's been "compassionately tolerant" of the homeless population sheltering in Springside Park but it's now time for them to leave.