Tag: Massachusetts

James Taylor and his wife donate $1M to Boston hospital

Good News Notes: “Grammy-winning singer James Taylor and his wife, Kim, have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to help with its battle against the spread of the new coronavirus. The gift announced Tuesday will help the hospital direct resources where the need is greatest, whether purchasing supplies and equipment, repurposing space,…

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How Yoga Exercises Its Positive Effect on Depression

Good News Notes: “Yoga appears to improve mood through increased activity of an amino acid neurotransmitter known to influence mood, anxiety, and sleep, a small randomized trial suggests. Investigators found yoga was associated with improved mood and increased levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).” “‘The study suggests that the…

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Local Army nurse reunites with Navy SEAL whose life he saved.

Good News Notes: “An army nurse had the surprise of his life when he came face to face with a soldier he saved overseas more than a decade ago. U.S Army Major Joe Pagnoni of Feeding Hills was an Army nurse during the War in Iraq in 2007. Navy SEAL Jason Redman was near death…

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Elderly Somerville Resident Saved By Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Good News Notes: “An elderly resident was saved by a carbon monoxide detector installed under a grant program, according to the Somerville Fire Department. Firefighters were called to a Central Street home to investigate a fire alarm and found a carbon monoxide detector going off in the basement. The detector was installed by the Somerville…

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Boston Bartender Saves A Man’s Life

Good News Notes: “Co-workers are in awe of Oscar Simoza, who jumped over the Silvertone Bar & Grill counter and helped save a choking man’s life. ‘The legs just moved and reacted,’ Simoza said. ‘I’m hugging the dude and I had no idea how I got there.’ Simoza used the Heimlich maneuver on the choking…

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Massachusetts Using Volkswagen Funds On Clean Air Projects

Good News Notes: “Massachusetts is awarding $7.5 million the state received from a nationwide Volkswagen settlement in grants for 98 projects meant to help electrify the transportation sector and reduce air pollution. The money comes from the settlement from Volkswagen’s illegal tampering of vehicle emission control equipment. The state is using the money to help…

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Massachusetts Couple Marry in Dunkin’ Donuts

Good News Notes: “A Massachusetts couple reunited for extra-sweet wedding vows at the same Dunkin’ Donuts where their young love splintered nearly 30 years ago. Sneade and Roy mostly didn’t see each other for 25 years after a conversation about their future at the same shop in 1992 led the young, in-love couple to step…

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In Salem, pop-up feline fair unifies cat lovers – News

Good News Notes: Witch City Kitty is a pop-up fair in Salem, Massachusetts that featured vendors selling things for and about cats. Rather than large chain stores and worldwide distributors, it focused on local talent to help connect cat lovers local shelters, artists and businesses that share their passion. This is the first year for…

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