CLOSURE

Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses opening and closing in Central Massachusetts

A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Understanding bacteria that shut down beaches after heavy rain

Beaches often face temporary closures after heavy storms, not because of the rain itself, but due to invisible bacteria that wash into the water. These bacteria, called enterococci, live in the guts of animals and humans. They usually don’t cause harm outdoors, but after heavy rains, they can multip

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

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May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

A Classic Steakhouse Says Goodbye After 56 Years

Gulliver’s Restaurant, a staple on MacArthur Boulevard in Irvine, will shut its doors for good on June 30. The eatery has been a familiar spot since 1970, offering hearty steak dishes and an English‑inn vibe that many locals have come to love. The closure comes not from the owners but from the la

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Hospital Closure Leaves Chicago Neighborhood Without Emergency Care

A sudden hospital closure in Oak Park has left a Chicago neighborhood struggling to get quick emergency help. When Rev. Ira Acree’s wife needed medical care recently, the trip to the closest hospital took 20 minutes by ambulance instead of the usual five-minute drive. That extra time can mean the di

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Dover Saddlery's future hangs in the balance as liquidation looms

For over four decades, Dover Saddlery stood as a key player in the equestrian world, supplying gear from saddles to riding clothes. But now, this long-standing retailer faces a tough battle to survive. Most of its 30 nationwide stores have already shut down, leaving only a handful operational. Two l

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

A Local Plumbing Company Shuts Down After Decades in Business

Just a few miles from Des Moines, a family-run plumbing business that operated for over three decades has closed its doors for good. The company, which once employed 47 people, shut down on May 1, according to official notices filed with the state. Its last known location was in Clive, a suburb that

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Tech firm snaps up empty Silicon Valley office at a bargain

A Silicon Valley electronics company recently bought a large, empty office building in San Jose for about $18. 8 million—roughly a quarter less than what lenders had estimated it was worth. The 78, 200-square-foot property at 5729 Fontanoso Way had been sitting unused for years after a biotech start

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

A Small School’s Long Journey Ends

A private Quaker school in Cambridge has announced it will shut down after 65 years of teaching kids from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school opened in 1961 with a mission focused on Quaker values like simplicity, fairness, and responsibility. Instead of just teaching math or reading,

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Banks Lock Doors as Protests Rage in Bolivia

La Paz’s banks hit pause Tuesday, shutting doors as street battles raged across the city. Unions, miners, and transport workers marched again, demanding the president ditch his cost-cutting plans and lower rising prices. Some protesters shouted for his removal, a sharp turn from the long stretch of

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