BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District is conducting a search and rescue response following an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) activation from a fishing vessel 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann, Friday morning. At approximately 6:50 a.m., Coast Guard watchstanders received an EPIRB alert registered to the 72-foot fishing…
Following Governor Healey’s Demand, Utilities Agree to Waive All Interest Charges for Winter Energy Bill Relief

Governor Healey spoke with the utilities today and the companies agreed to waive millions in interest BOSTON – Today all utilities have agreed to waive all carrying (or interest) charges on their winter bill relief proposals, following calls from Governor Maura Healey. National Grid, Eversource, Berkshire Gas and Unitil have all agreed to waive all interest charges. “Bills are too high and customers can’t wait for relief. That’s why I acted to get…