Bob Dumas

2 days ago | boston25news.com | Bob Dumas

LOWELL, Mass. — EMTs and paramedics are trained to respond to medical emergencies. In nine communities along Rt. 495 in the Merrimac Valley, they’re now empowered to help people with a much wider range of problems. David Daly, the CEO of Pridestar Trinity EMS, created a program called “The Give.”“We met people in really difficult circumstances and a lot of them didn’t actually need medical treatment,” he said. “They were in a challenging situation.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Gene Lavanchy |Bob Dumas

Buying a home is a challenging and sometimes risky endeavor. Every buyer is worried about finding expensive problems after all the paperwork has been signed. A new state law goes into effect regarding the use of home inspectors on Friday. Supporters of the measure believe it will help home buyers, particularly those in the market for the first time. Some real estate professionals feel it will put unworkable limits on both buyers and sellers.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ray Villeda |Bob Dumas

A Plymouth man is going for the gold again. Robert Cutts spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, and later this month, the weightlifter will again be competing in the World Police and Fire Games. He won the top spot in 2015 in powerlifting. AdvertisementWhen it comes to weights, more is better for Cutts. As he warmed up at a Plymouth gym, he quickly jumped from 225 pounds to 315 pounds as he loosened up. “I like challenging myself.

1 week ago | boston25news.com | Bob Dumas

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A Plymouth man is going for the gold again. Robert Cutts spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, and later this month, the weightlifter will again be competing in the World Police and Fire Games. He won the top spot in 2015 in powerlifting. When it comes to weights, more is better for Cutts. As he warmed up at a Plymouth gym, he quickly jumped from 225 pounds to 315 pounds as he loosened up. “I like challenging myself.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ray Villeda |Bob Dumas

It’s that time of year to grab some burgers and hot dogs and fire up the grill. Cookouts are a lot of fun, but they do require extra attention when it comes to handling food. The goal of an outdoor feast is to create memories of having fun – not getting sick. “If you get sick from a foodborne illness, it’s not going to be fun. GI upset, nausea, and vomiting,” said clinical dietician Katie Friburg of UMass Memorial-Milford.