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.
