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Hurricane Gustav Relief Information

September 1, 2008

Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund Hotline: 1-800-564-1234 

FEMA Locator System (to find displaced residents): 1-800-588-9822

Wheelchair Van Fund

August 21, 2008

If you would like to help the Rodriguez Family with its wheelchair van donations can be made to:
Luis Angel Aponte-Rodriguez Wheelchair Van Fund
Bank of America
330 Washington Street, Stoughton, MA 02072 

Restaurant Week

WBZ Morning News

From August 10 to 15 and August 17 to 21, dozens of local restaurants are participating in Summer Restaurant Week Boston. A fixed-price menu offers lunch for $20.08 and dinner for $33.08.

Learn More: Boston Restaurant Week

Identity Theft Resources

id theft resouces,

If you think you've become a victim of identity theft, you can call the Security Breach Hotline at 888.221.6023, or visit U.S. Department of Justice Web site.

Student Loan Help

WBZ Morning News

Get Help Financing Higher Education

Student Loan Help

Beach Water Quality Report

July 29, 2008

A federal report indicates that the water quality here in New England is improving. To check out the water quality at your favorite beach, click here.

Cell Phones For Soldiers

July 28, 2008

If you would like to make a donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers, click here.

N.H. Public Inquiry Line For Tornado Questions

July 25, 2008

There is now a New Hampshire Public Inquiry Line set up at the State Emergency Operations Center to answer questions in the wake of the tornado and damaging thunderstorms Thursday.

Anyone with questions, damage to report, or requests for help is asked to call 1-888-330-6764.

The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Governor Lynch is urging anyone who suffered property damage to keep accurate records of all repair costs and to extensively document all damage.

Firefly Watch

July 23, 2008

Are there fewer fireflies than in the past? Local researchers are trying to unravel the mysteries of lightning bugs.  Visit www.mos.org/fireflywatch to learn more.

Joan's Gallery

July 22, 2008

Joan Lederman uses mud sediments collected by scientists from all over the world to create her unique pottery collection. Joan's Gallery in Falmouth is open year-round by appointment.  Visit www.thesoftearth.com for more information.

Lightning Safety Tips

July 21, 2008

The National Weather Service has plenty of information on lightning risks and how to protect yourself.  For more information, click here.

Air Pollution Report

July 21, 2008

According to a new study just released by The Nature Conservancy, air pollution isn't just a concern for people.  To see the report, click here.

For more information on The Nature Conservancy's Web site including Q&A with the authors, maps, and other information, click here

Foreclosure Fund

WBZ News At 6:00 AM

The Humane Society of the United States has set up a fund to help pets that have lost their families due to the economic slowdown and the mortgage crisis.

US Humane Society

2008-2009 Bruins Schedule

July 18, 2008

The Boston Bruins have released their 2008-2009 schedule. To check out game times, click here.

Tracking Hump Back Whales

July 17, 2008

It is estimated that there are less than 1,000 hump back whales off our coast. For sighting updates throughout the summer, click here.

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