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House goes up in flames, thousands left without power after power surge in Waltham

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

First responders and power crews have been working throughout Waltham after the city experienced a power surge on Monday, leading to widespread outages.A house also went up in flames in the aftermath of the fire.Waltham Fire Chief Andrew Mullin told 7NEWS his department received around 40 phone calls from residents within 30 minutes around 9 a.m. He said the calls ranged from homeowners reporting power outlets smoking to the full-blown house fire on School Avenue.A 15-year-old boy was believed to be the only person inside of the home at the time and was able to get out safely, according to officials.“I heard a loud commotion and then all of our hard-wired alarms were going off,” said Tricia Hurley, a neighbor who called 911. “Smoke just billowing from the top of the house – one of my neighbors did show me a picture [showing] that the flames were shooting out the front.”An Eversource spokesperson said its crews worked as quickly as possible to resolve th...

Bebe Rexha shares photo and says ‘I’m good’ after she was hit in the head by a phone on stage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

(CNN) — Bebe Rexha has shared an update after she was rushed off stage at her concert in New York City when someone threw a cell phone that hit her in the head on Sunday.“I’m good,” Rexha wrote in the caption of two photos she posted to her Instagram page that showed a closeup of the injury the singer suffered to her eye.According to People magazine, a man in attendance was subsequently arrested and charged with felony assault for using his cell phone as a weapon.CNN has reached out to the New York Police Department for comment.Video of the incident shared by concertgoers on social media, Rexha grabbed her face and fell to her knees after she was hit while the crew at the Rooftop at Pier 17 rushed to help her.Rexha has been on her “Best F’n Night of My Life” tour since May.One concertgoer took to Twitter to write about the incident, saying, “This is Bebe Rexha being rushed out of the concert venue here in NYC after someone threw a f—ing p...

Hospital officials hold meeting to address safety after nursing staff member stabbed on the job

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

Hospital officials held a meeting Monday to address safety issues after a nursing staff member was recently attacked on the job in Gardner.The meeting came a week after officials said David Nichols, 76, allegedly stabbed a nurse with a pocket knife while he was a patient in an emergency room at Heywood Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 12. The nurse was taken to a hospital in Worcester to be treated and is recovering. Speaking on Monday morning, Heywood Hospital Director of Emergency Services Dr. Ellen Ray said their workplace is unsafe. “We work kind of in the trenches, as we call it,” Ray said. “And, basically on a daily basis, we are exposed to physical threats and violence.”Ray said, over the past few years, the Heywood Hospital Emergency Department has seen a significant increase in violence. Hospital administrators have emphasized a no-tolerance policy regarding violent behavior within the hospital.Last week’s incident happened around 8 p.m. last Monday. In...

Unsettled June continues… for now

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

Editor’s Note...We have a meteorological intern with us this summer and one of their tasks is to develop their storytelling skills. The weather blog is an excellent medium to fine tune your meteorological storytelling. So without further ado, here is Tyler Hughes with tonight’s blog!…Take it away Tyler! ~JeremyThanks JR! A bit of an introduction first – I was born in Boston and grew up just down the road in Hampton, NH. New England’s sometimes unique weather inspired me to pursue it as a career, and now I’m a rising junior in Penn State’s meteorology program. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my time here so far over the past few weeks, but the weather has been a different story. We’ve been stuck in a cool, drizzly pattern for June so far – not exactly a beachy start to Summer.As a matter of fact, we’ve had 12 days on the calendar so far with below average temperatures, with averages this time of year running right around...

Juneteenth celebrations in Roxbury gather community, commemorate Boston’s Black history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

Dozens gathered in Roxbury on Monday for a joyful annual Juneteenth parade through the neighborhood and the following Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance, scored through the day with an array of music and waving flags emblazoned with bursting stars.“We’re living in a time in which Juneteenth is bringing about an awakening,” said National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder and local activist Ben Haith, also known as “Boston Ben,” before organizers raised the Juneteenth flag he created in 1997 at the historic Dillaway-Thomas House.Attendees gathered for the holiday celebrations at the Dillaway-Thomas House — one of the oldest-building in Roxbury and a Revolutionary War headquarters — at noon before marching in a parade to the National Center of Afro-American Artists for the observance.Speakers during the events emphasized the importance of remembering Boston’s Black history during the holiday, which commemorates the day in 1...

Robbins: Classic musical puts rise of hate center stage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

The Berkshire mountains of western Massachusetts are as uplifting a place as there is to find oneself in June, and hardly someplace that summons to mind the bitter battles for America’s soul presently being waged. There’s a kind of moral hand-to-hand combat going on within the country. Which side ultimately prevails – rededication to tolerance and truth-telling, on one hand, or venom and conspiracy theories, on the other – remains very much a jump ball.The Berkshires are known for the explosion of performing arts during the summer months. Among the artistic institutions that attract the highest quality talent is Pittsfield’s Barrington Stage Company, which chose to begin the season by staging a revival of the musical “Cabaret,”’ a deeply sobering portrayal of Germany’s descent into Nazism during the 1930s. It centers on two characters, Clifford Bradshaw, an American who has come to Berlin to write, and Sally Bowles, an English entertainer who headlines a raunchy nightclub. It is pri...

Four kids found hidden in filthy South Boston apartment where a man died: BFD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

Emergency crews found four children living in squalid conditions and being hidden from first responders during a medical response in South Boston in which a person died, according to an incident report.That fire department report, obtained by the Herald and confirmed by police response, states that a BFD crew was sent to Old Colony Avenue Saturday morning for a call that a man had gone into cardiac arrest and required medical attention. That address is the Mary Ellen McCormack Housing complex run by the city.However, according to the incident report, firefighters found more than just a routine medical emergency.“The apartment was in extremely unsanitary conditions. Approximately 6 adults, who appeared to be males, were seen in the apartment,” they wrote, saying they subsequently found “four children in the back bedroom being hidden by an adult male from first responders.”According to the incident report the children ranged from ages 5 to 10.“All of the adult parties were being uncoo...

Mom of children killed in SR-78 crash suspected of DUI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

VISTA, Calif. -- The mother of the two children killed after being struck by a vehicle on eastbound SR-78 Sunday night was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in connection to the crash, the California Highway Patrol said.Sandra Ortiz, 33, was identified as the mother of 10-year-old Alan Gerardo and 16-year-old Amy Monserrat.Around 6:12 p.m., authorities received a call that the boy and girl had been hit on the highway just east of the Mar Vista Drive exit. According to CHP, the children got out of the vehicle after Ortiz, who was driving, pulled her GMC SUV onto the right shoulder of the road.CHP said the children walked into oncoming traffic, where they were struck by a Nissan sedan in the No. 3 lane. The two were later pronounced dead on the scene by authorities. Search continues for missing hiker at Three Sisters Falls Details about what led up to the collision remain under investigation by CHP. Initial reports from the Vista Fire Department, who also responde...

Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Diego, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

CanvaHighest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Diego, according to YelpTheres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor ...

Suspect in jail after 4 people fatally shot at residence in Idaho, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:26 GMT

KELLOGG, Idaho (AP) — A 31-year-old man detained at the scene of a shooting in northern Idaho that left four people dead on Sunday has been booked into jail on probable cause for murder and is a neighbor of the victims, state police said. In a news release late Monday afternoon, Idaho State Police said they were still investigating the shooting deaths in the small city of Kellogg, about 36 miles (58 kilometers) east of Coeur d’Alene, after working through the night.“This is a tragic situation that will affect the Kellogg community. Detectives continue working to establish a timeline and what led to the shooting,” Lieutenant Paul Berger, a detective with the Idaho State Police, said in the news release. “Investigators are releasing that the suspect is the neighbor of the victims,” the news release said. “However, neither the relationships between the parties nor the suspect’s motive will be confirmed by law enforcement until after the initial court appearance when records become avai...