Worcester County May Not Qualify For Federal Aid In Wake Of Tornadoes
Tornado ravaged towns in western Massachusetts are hoping to get federal assistance, but some communities could get left out.
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Tornado ravaged towns in western Massachusetts are hoping to get federal assistance, but some communities could get left out.
For those impacted by the recent deadly tornados in western and central Massachusetts, the Red Cross has set up a distribution site for this weekend. They also have mobile teams going door to door.
Immigrant advocates say around 100 refugees remain homeless in the wake of the severe weather and tornadoes that stuck central western Massachusetts last week .
Two Bruins fans have donated prize money they won at Game 3 to a very worthy cause.
Springfield held an interfaith service with Gov. Deval Patrick Wednesday evening. Faith is something those hit the hardest by last week's tornado outbreak need now more than ever.
The people of central Massachusetts have no qualms about offering support after last week's tornadoes, and it's those grassroots efforts that are most impressive.
With countless donations headed to tornado-ravaged areas in Massachusetts, the United Way of Tri-County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Donation Management System are now helping coordinate the relief effort.
Nearly a week after a deadly EF-3 tornado hit western and central Massachusetts, a new image from space gives a very clear picture of just how long that powerful tornado stayed on the ground.
Financial aid could soon be making its way to tornado-ravaged Massachusetts communities.
These are frustrating days for people in Sturbridge who suffered tornado damage. They're trying to salvage what's left and make a plan to rebuild.
The choir sang their loudest. The bagpipes played their best. The congregation sat attentively, ignoring the caution tape in the back and the tarp on the roof.
The towns blasted by Wednesday's tornadoes are still picking through the ruins and cleaning up, but in Springfield, children will resume a part of their normal routine on Monday.
A special church service was held in Monson on Sunday to pray for the victims of last week's tornadoes.
While Springfield firefighters were out responding to storm calls and saving buildings from collapse, several of their own homes came crashing down in the tornadoes.
The state firefighters association is teaming up with trade unions and the teamsters in launching a donation drive for the victims of last week's tornadoes.
Western Massachusetts Electric Co. says power has been restored to customers in the Springfield area.
The third largest tornado to occur in Massachusetts since the Worcester Tornado in 1953 will also be noted for the length of its damage path - approximately 39 miles.
In a week full of remarkable pictures, one video still manages to take your breath away. It shows you in no uncertain terms what it looks like and sounds like to be run over by a tornado.
Tree crews are working round the clock to open up the roads in Wilbraham.
Just as Paula Ebben was about to go on air from West Springfield on Friday, a tree fell very close to where she was standing.
As people continue to clean up in the central and western Massachusetts towns hit hard by Wednesday's tornadoes, there's a lot of over-the-fence help. There's also a lot of across-the-state help.
The National Weather Service has declared one of Wednesday's tornadoes in Massachusetts an EF-3, the third highest ranking in terms of damage, with wind speeds from 136-to-165 miles per hour.
It's a day for demolition in western and central Massachusetts, two days after the region was hit by three deadly tornadoes.
The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday that at least three tornadoes touched down in central and western Massachusetts.
When the storm hit Westfield, many residents were still on the roads returning from work. The Mayor says timing of the storm may have been a good thing.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
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A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
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The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
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Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
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