Massachusetts trooper dishonorably discharged following off-duty incident
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was fired over using what the department described as "offensive language toward young people" while off duty.
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Guinness verifies Rhode Island man's world record-breaking pumpkin
Coventry native Ron Wallace grew a 3,156 pound-pumpkin, breaking the previous world record by by almost 300 pounds.
2 adults, 1 cat found dead in Attleboro home
An investigation is underway after two adults and one cat were discovered dead Wednesday morning inside an Attleboro home in Attleboro.
'Ever Hope Center' to provide healing, support after mass shootings in RI
After two mass shootings in Rhode Island, a new community resource center opened its doors on Wednesday.
New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill that would end the rides by 2028.
The 2027 Social Security COLA is here: When will benefits increase?
Seniors will soon see one of the largest cost-of-living adjustments in years.
Trackside Northeast: Sports Truck Champion Richie Helger Jr.
Tiverton's Richie Helger Jr. just capped off his rookie season in Seekonk Speedway's sport truck series by being crowned champion.
Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say
Doctors say Pope Leo XIV is eating regularly and has begun walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung.
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Should Hospitals Reuse Surgical Gowns?
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How do our medications affect our waste water?
A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free.
What is Plug-in Solar?
Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.
Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?
Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs.
What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?
Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and what we can do about it.
What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?
Environmental decisions aren't always straight forward. Like, is it worth cutting down a forest to build a solar farm? This week on Possibly we take a look.
Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?
Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?