Rick Sobey
The Lowell Sun
Lowell, MA, United States
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Massachusetts, here comes a nasty nor’easter: Up to 22 inches of snow in spots, ‘blizzard-like conditions at times’
This whopper of a storm is going to bring potentially damaging wind gusts that could spark power outages. Heavy wet snow weighing down on trees and power lines could also lead to power outages. → Read More
‘Potentially significant storm’ could hit Massachusetts, dumping heavy wet snow
Meteorologists are gaining confidence that some type of storm will impact Massachusetts early next week. → Read More
Boston will stop giving residents $75 for COVID vaccines and boosters, virus wastewater data plunges
The Boston Public Health Commission’s $75 COVID shot incentive will be expiring at the end of March. → Read More
Massachusetts is facing a ‘relentless barrage’ of sports betting ads, restrictions are needed now: Advocates
It's nearly impossible these days to turn on the TV or scroll on social media without seeing a "relentless barrage" of sports betting ads ahead of the launch of mobile gambling, as advocates call for the state to put in ad restrictions like for tobacco products. → Read More
What is a ‘borg’? College drinking TikTok trend is ‘very concerning,’ can lead to alcohol poisoning
The days of jungle juice and kegs at college parties could be over, as a new “very concerning” drinking trend is all the rage — sending students to the hospital for alcohol poison… → Read More
High PFAS levels found in fish at Massachusetts state parks, people warned to not eat fish
High levels of harmful PFAS chemicals have been detected in fish at 13 state parks, according to health officials who are warning people to not eat fish from certain bodies of water in the region. → Read More
Man tried to stab United flight attendant, open plane’s exit door on plane from LA
Torres was arrested Sunday evening at Boston Logan International Airport following the flight from Los Angeles. → Read More
Massachusetts man tried to stab United flight attendant in the neck, open plane’s emergency exit door: U.S. Attorney
A Bay State man has been arrested by the feds after he allegedly tried to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and tried to open the plane's emergency exit door while aboard a flight to Boston Logan International Airport. → Read More
2 United Airlines planes make contact at Boston Logan International Airport: ‘FAA will investigate’
Two United Airlines planes touched one another at Boston Logan International Airport Monday morning, just one week after a close call between a JetBlue plane and a private jet at Logan. → Read More
Massachusetts weather outlook: More ‘substantial precipitation’ could be on the way
After two snowstorms impacted Massachusetts last week, the region will at least get a break during the upcoming workweek. But then, there will be another chance for "substantial precipitation" as local meteorologists track the next shot for a winter storm. → Read More
Ex-NFL players who had concussion symptoms performed worse on cognitive tests decades after retirement: Boston study
Former NFL players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms while playing were more likely to perform worse on a series of cognitive tests decades after retirement, according to Boston researc… → Read More
Ex-NFL players who had concussion symptoms performed worse on cognitive tests decades after retirement: Boston study
Former NFL players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms while playing were more likely to perform worse on a series of cognitive tests decades after retirement, according to Boston researchers who studied more than 350 retired players. → Read More
‘Significant burst’ of heavy snow possible for areas of Massachusetts, up to 12 inches potential in spots
The greatest potential for widespread accumulations of more than 6 inches of snow is north of the Route 2 corridor and at higher elevations above 600 feet. Up to 12 inches of snow is possible in northern central Massachusetts near the New Hampshire and Vermont borders. → Read More
A ‘significant major winter storm’ could blast Massachusetts: ‘High potential’ for heavy snowfall
A “significant major winter storm” could blast Massachusetts early next week, just as February comes to an end. → Read More
Male fertility study: Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts
Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, according to a new study from researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. → Read More
Male fertility study: Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts
Men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts, according to a new study from researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. → Read More
In Boston’s Nubian Square, cocaine users have suffered opioid overdoses; fentanyl is being blamed
People who thought they were using cocaine have recently suffered opioid-related overdoses in Nubian Square, according to Boston health officials who are blaming fentanyl for the disturbing trend. → Read More
Kowloon Restaurant is selling sweet Nikes for $500: ‘Hand painted collector’s item!’
The legendary Saugus establishment is selling limited-edition “Kowloon Nike Sneakers.” → Read More
Anna’s Story: Lowell family starts scholarship in memory of teen daughter who took her own life
The family of the 16-year-old Lowell girl who took her own life after being bullied has started a scholarship to “spread kindness everywhere and keep her memory alive.” → Read More
Massachusetts under a ‘Winter Weather Advisory’ with snow, sleet, freezing rain on the way
Massachusetts is under a “Winter Weather Advisory” as a mix of light snow, sleet and freezing rain will overspread the region on Tuesday between 7 p.m. and midnight. → Read More