Good morning, Framingham.

Gas prices in Massachusetts rose to $3.31 per gallon on March 9, up 26 cents from March 3, as AAA Northeast reported that rising crude oil costs + global supply issues spurred a 30% weekly gain.

From July 2024 to July 2025, Massachusetts recorded 33,340 more residents leaving than arriving—international moves, births, and deaths added 15,524 to its total.

Census data shows the Northeast lost 205,552 residents to domestic migration during this period.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that an eighth child died from the flu this season, raising the state's total to 306.

Health officials note low vaccination rates in some areas and urge more residents to get vaccinated soon.

Massachusetts residents can now request a virtual second opinion from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, where over 150 doctors review medical records for conditions from cancer to neurological disorders.

The service, costing $790 for non-California patients+ is available today with an option for a virtual consultation.

Local high school athletes are in the spotlight as Daily News invites votes for Athlete of the Week for March 2-8, with nominees from Hopedale, Framingham, Natick and other nearby towns.

The poll stays open until noon Monday, March 16.

Framingham’s Christopher McGinty, superintendent of Parks & Recreation, was named Sports Field Manager of the Year by the New England Sports Field Management Association on March 4 in Providence.

He has dedicated 35 years to enhancing athletic fields and public spaces across the city.

Home Modernization Navigator Workshop

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Framingham Public Library — Free entry — Get personalized assistance with energy-saving home upgrades in Portuguese.