Laura Caso

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BOSTON (WHDH) - Flu fears are at their highest right now, as the virus is peaking across the country. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said that the state could see flu cases into May, due to the current strain of the virus. “It’s tough, patients are very sick,” Katie Murphy, and ICU nurse and president of the Massachusetts Nurses Association. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu rates have reached the highest level in 15 years.

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BOSTON (WHDH) - Protesters gathered at White Stadium Wednesday to rally against the renovation of Franklin Park in Boston. Demolition crews started tearing down the stadium earlier this month to make way for a new facility, which will be used by a professional women’s soccer team and Boston Public Schools. Taxpayers are expected to front half the cost of the $200 million project. “This is all a capitalist venture to make huge amounts of money to steal our park.

2 months ago | whdh.com | Laura Caso

HENNIKER, N.H. (WHDH) - More than 120 people were rescued from a malfunctioning chairlift at Pats Peak ski resort in New Hampshire Monday, officials said. At around 2 p.m., ski patrol and mountain operations crews responded to the Peak Triple chairlift for a “deropement,” according to a statement from Pats Peak. Henniker Fire and Rescue was also called to the scene. Crews evacuated about 120 passengers from the lift over the course of about 90 minutes, the resort said. No injuries were reported.

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BROOKLINE, MASS. (WHDH) - A car owner described the moment she realized part of an apartment building came crashing down onto her vehicle Sunday. The building on Vernon Street, which is undergoing renovation, gave out on Sunday morning when the structure’s second and third floors collapsed into the rear and the side of neighboring buildings, said Brookline Fire Chief John Sullivan.

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LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - Lawrence was among the Massachusetts communities receiving the most snow overnight. Residents who spoke with 7NEWS said driving conditions were difficult to navigate and clearing sidewalks and driveways was a struggle due to the heavy, wet snow. Officials are urging residents to stay home if they don’t have to travel and to give plows plenty of room. Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest weather updates.