Nicole Simmons

Worcester

Senior Managing Editor at MassLive.com

Senior managing editor with @masslivenews Worcester. Former Gannett New England. Retweets/follows are not endorsements. she/her

Articles

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open and what’s closed on May 26

1 month ago | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is recognized this year on Monday, May 26. Most local and federal government offices are closed but many retail stores are open. Memorial Day was originally known as “Decoration Day,” and originated in the years following the Civil War, according to history.com. It became an official federal holiday in 1971, when Richard Nixon was president.
Recall alert: Snack mix recalled due to allergy risk; return now for refund

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nicole Simmons

A snack mix sold throughout New England may have a bunch of crunchy goodies in it, but, according to its label, almonds shouldn’t be one of them. Because some of them do, the New Hampshire company that makes them is recalling the product.
Recall alert: Snack mix recalled due to allergy risk; return now for refund

2 months ago | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

A snack mix sold throughout New England may have a bunch of crunchy goodies in it, but, according to its label, almonds shouldn’t be one of them. Because some of them do, the New Hampshire company that makes them is recalling the product.
2 men plead not guilty in connection with Lynn fatal shooting

2 months ago | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

Two men pleaded not guilty at their arraignments Friday afternoon to charges in connection with a shooting that left a 35-year-old man shot dead in Lynn Thursday night, Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office said. Brian Rivera, 36, and Michael Constabile, 35, were arraigned in Lynn District Court Friday afternoon, where the judge, Kareem A. Morgan, ordered Rivera to be held without bail and Constabile held on $100,000 cash bail.
Was lavender on your list of guesses for Polar’s latest seasonal flavors?

2 months ago | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

Demure, tropical and nostalgic are three vibes Polar Seltzer hopes thirsty customers will feel when sipping one of its five new seasonal flavors this summer. The Worcester-based beverage company announced its Limited Edition Summer 2025 lineup in a email newsletter to VIPs Sunday night.
Ford recalls 50K+ SUVs nationwide due to camera problem; return now for free fix

Mar 21, 2025 | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 50,000 vehicles in several models due to safety concerns regarding rearview camera malfunctions the American car manufacturer has already tried to fix. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration submitted a safety recall report March 14 indicating 2,290 Ford Edges were repaired incorrectly under a 2022 recall and need to be fixed again.
Recall alert: Popular coffee creamer recalled - throw away now

Mar 14, 2025 | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

Coffee drinkers who like to add a little creamy sweetness to their cup of joe should check their refrigerators to see if their coffee creamer is part of a nationwide recall. Danone Wave has voluntarily recalled more than 75,000 32-fluid-ounce bottles of International Delight coffee creamer, according to a recall notice initiated Feb. 21 on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration website.
Mass. 5-alarm fire destroys apartment building and church

Feb 24, 2025 | firerescue1.com | Nicole Simmons

By Nicole Simmonsmasslive.comLYNN, Mass. — The Lynn Fire Department revealed more details about a 5-alarm fire that destroyed a church and displaced at least 18 people from a triple-decker apartment building Friday night. Someone in a three-story, wood-framed, six-unit apartment building at 60 Estes St. called 911 at 8:22 p.m. Friday to report there was a fire in the building, City of Lynn Fire Department posted on Facebook Saturday at noon.
One dead in car crash on I-91 in Holyoke Saturday; expect delays

Feb 22, 2025 | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

Emergency crews are on the scene of a fatal single-car crash on I-91 in Holyoke, according to media reports. The crash occurred near mile marker 19 between Holyoke and Northampton on the northbound side of the highway Saturday evening, WesternMass News reported. Mass511 shows about a 3-mile backup on I-91 near Mount Tom State Reservation as of 5 p.m. Saturday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Lynn church fire: Wind, ice a challenge as crews contained flames; 18 displaced

Feb 22, 2025 | masslive.com | Nicole Simmons

The Lynn Fire Department revealed more details about a 5-alarm fire that destroyed a church and displaced at least 18 people from a triple-decker apartment building Friday night. Someone in a three-story, wood-framed, six-unit apartment building at 60 Estes St. called 911 at 8:22 p.m. Friday to report there was a fire in the building, City of Lynn Fire Department posted on Facebook Saturday at noon. When fire crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from a second-story window and called for more help.

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