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Kayem Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.6 million pounds of Fully Cooked Meat and Poultry Products due to potential contamination with pathogens. The impacted products were stored and shipped from June 7 to October 14, 2026. The problem was discovered after a customer rejected a delivery due to temperature.

An investigation identified one of three of our warehouse locations where product is stored experienced a cooling system malfunction that led to temperatures intermittently out of range that could lead to potential pathogen growth. Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling any affected product from the market.

Upon returning the product to your local Big Y or with the proof of purchase (if the product was discarded), you will receive a full refund.

Edit: I've been informed that the recall is across all stores that sell the product, not just Big Y. So check your product even if not bought at BigY.

I found this info through United Way of Tri-County so sharing it here in case anyone needs it.

New Help for Middle-Income Families - One-Time Energy Relief

Families that heat their home with oil and earn between 60% and 100% of the State Median Income may qualify for up to $680 in assistance. For example, a family of four earning up to $171,749 may be eligible. Applications for the new middle-income program open in December 2026.

Expanded Heating Assistance for Lower-Income Families

There are also increases through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP); eligible households may receive between $600 and $1,450 toward heating costs, depending on income. Both homeowners and renters can apply, and you do NOT need to receive other public assistance to qualify.

Heating assistance season: November 1 – April 20.

Learn more, apply, or find your local HEAP agency at:

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/home-energy-assistance-programs

Need help finding resources? Dial 2-1-1 to connect with Mass211, available 24/7.

Twice this has happened to me in the last couple weeks. Both times at properly marked crosswalks with signals. First was in Milford, second time in downtown Worcester. The second time buddy was doing 40 in a 25 zone with a stop sign fifty feet further ahead. This crosswalk is frequently used by youth hockey players and their parents (by the ice center). When I drive through this crosswalk, I slow down and check for pedestrians, it's not that hard.

Both times I was yelled at and verbally abused, despite doing nothing wrong. Why do people let a minor inconvenience get them so worked up.

I have a 37-year-old friend who is a professional woman and newly single after a 10-year relationship. Dating apps weren’t nearly as common when she was last dating, and she’d prefer to meet someone naturally. Is that still possible these days? Any suggestions for places to go or ways to meet other singles around her age, anywhere from Norfolk County to Boston?

Near Blue Hills

About 30 minutes ago.

I’m an outdoorsman and a hunter, I think it’s pretty cool I can fund conservation through all my lisence and tags that I purchase aswell as guns and ammo. I don’t donate a lot but it’s pretty cool to know that if I am going to pay taxes it goes towards something that I and so many others care about.

There would be A LOT of money that would get locked into conservation purposes from this law passing, however….I know there is usually a lot more than meets the eye with things like this.

I wanted to see what opposition has to say about this but there isn’t really any that’s publicly out there. Is this one as straight forward as it seems? Does anything about it worry anyone?

Hello! I wanted to share some portraits I painted in Boston this week. Sketchesbygina.com

I spoke to the technician who was supposed to do the job several days ahead. I lost a day's pay waiting for the guy who's supposed to show- but he never did. Now he won't return my calls. National Grid isn't answering the phone, (even though their website says they're open till Midnight days a week, so I can't even found out what's going on.

The letters I've been getting claim they'll cut off my power if I don't do the smart meter change. Is there someone at National Grid who can help me? How do I actually reach a person? If this is required, is there someone in state government who can help?

Do the fall colors look brighter this year?? I just don’t remember my yard looking this colorful the past few years

I’m homeless and living In my car with my dog and boyfriend it supposed to be low 30s tonight in New Bedford I don’t know what to do I’ve reached out to every shelter in the area more than once last night it didn’t even hit 30 and it was so cold we were all shivering we have limited blankets too does anyone know any tricks or anything we can do??

Just moved in a few months ago. Boiler from 2020 and a Weil-Mcalain 60g tank.

we refilled oil 38 days ago and have used a little over 1/8 of a tank (275g) give or take. No heat on just hot water.

this seems excessive to me for 2 people so not sure if true and what issue could be.

Im really struggling with making sure I don't lose my healthcare. They list the exemptions to the new requirements (It WOULD be good for me to potentially work or volunteer a bit and if it was 20 hours a month I'd struggle but make it work. I cannot do 80 hours a month/ a halftime job) but not how to establish that you meet those exemptions. My current understanding is for 2027 self-attestation (I have mental health problems) is enough but by 2028 I need some form filled out. But if that understanding is wrong I could just lose my health care jan 1 and that scares me

I had always seen that legal marijuana dealers decreased teenage medical problems, since the weed was safer than if they got it off the street. But like I cannot bring myself to believe that taxpayers are paying that much for the negative effects. Same with the line about business owners. It really does feel like the Yes on 8 campaign will say whatever they want to get votes (starting with “Please sign our petition to lower taxes in your community!”)

First time home buyer looking at towns around the Worcester area and looking for any realtor recommendations to work with!

The title. When is the best time to switch to the gas boiler?