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Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Will lack of elevator hinder Brockton's Adult Learning Center? Director says no; here's why
When Brockton’s Adult Learning Center and Community Schools programs began moving into their new home at The Goddard School on Aug. 1, the aging building had a handful of repairs that needed to be fixed. While most of these repairs have been made, one major obstacle remains - the building does not have an elevator. In May, the Brockton School Committee approved a list of building moves ahead of the new school year that placed the ALC...
Bay Area Marks 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm with Historic Reenactments and Tours in Cambridge and Somerville
History in the Bay Area can look forward to events this Labor Day weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm of 1774. Cambridge and Somerville will host a series of free activities tomorrow until Monday, organized by History Cambridge, the Somerville Museum, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. The...
Tellado’s Equalizer Helps Men’s Soccer Earn 1-1 Draw with Holy Cross in Season Opener
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Sophomore forward Dylan Tellado scored an equalizing goal in the 73rd minute as Harvard University men's soccer earned a 1-1 draw with Holy Cross in its season and home opener on Saturday evening at Jordan Field. Each side scored once in the second half as the...
Cambridge Police Alternative HEART Launches Hotline After Receiving $150,000 City Grant
The Holistic Emergency Alternative Response Team received a $150,000 grant from the city of Cambridge and launched a hotline phone number. By Julian J. Giordano. The Cambridge Holistic Emergency Alternative Response Team, one of two non-violent police alternatives in the city, will launch their hotline phone number on Tuesday after receiving a $150,000 grant from the city, the organization announced Saturday.
Revere High School assistant principal hurt in fight with students
The assistant principal of Revere High School was hurt in a fight involving students earlier this week. The school district says the fight broke out Thursday during the transition to lunch and the assistant principal was hit during the fight and taken to the hospital as a precaution. A teacher told Boston 25 that the altercation happened down the hall from her classroom and that it is the second fight they’ve had since the recent start of the school year. “These huge fights like this have often been enough that yes we are kind of and have normalized that there’s a fight,” Michelle Ervin detailed.
Single-family home sells for $3.1 million in Brookline
A spacious historic house located at 285 Clinton Road in Brookline has new owners. The 4,903-square-foot property, built in 1901, was sold on Aug. 5, 2024, for $3,100,000, or $632 per square foot. This three-story home offers a roomy layout with six bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gambrel roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 9,405 square feet.
Family of woman killed in motorcycle crash continue to fight for justice
(WJAR) — From the day Ron Rasmussen and Mylene Geraldo got the call that would change their lives forever, their plea has been for accountability. But they say the man accused of taking their daughter's life continues to walk free today. "Every time we get ready to go to...
Somerset train will soon see new life as Choo-Chew craft kitchen. What to know.
SOMERSET — When one carriage door closes, another swings open. Those saddened by the recent departure of a barbecue restaurant from one of the town's most quirky and familiar dining sites are in for a treat. One month after operations at the iconic Route 6 railroad car got derailed with the closure of Missing...
Physical altercation in McDonalds drive-thru in Fall River leads to arrest
An incident on Saturday involving a knife took place at a Fall River fast-food restaurant. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, at approximately 10:50 a.m., units responded to the McDonalds located at 1853 South Main Street after the department received reports that a male had brandished a firearm during an altercation.
Fall River man charged after reported gunfire
(WJAR) — A man is facing firearm charges after a reported shots-fired incident in Fall River. Early Friday morning, the Fall River Police Department responded to the area of Globe Street and South Main Street after officers heard gunshots. When officers arrived, the department says a man ran from...
Knot a problem: DNRT sees fundraising success
The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust held its Boatyard Bash for the first time in four years, and this time it wasn’t in its typical location, according to Kendra Parker, DNRT development and outreach specialist. With their typical barn location unavailable, the DNRT was left scrambling for a place to...
Natick arts news: Cultural Council seeks grant proposals by Oct. 16; New micro gallery exhibit to open featuring felt art
The Natick Cultural Council is accepting proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 16. The Council this past spring announced the awarding of 29 grants totaling $14,868 to fund a variety of projects intended to benefit the Natick community. Examples included a Massachusett Praying Indian Pow Wow and Tonga Day.
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Endangered shortnose sturgeon found in upper Connecticut River, thanks to DNA analysis
(MyKeeneNow) – Recent environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis has confirmed the presence of the endangered shortnose sturgeon in the Connecticut River, extending as far north as Bellows Falls, VT, and Turners Falls, MA. This marks the first time that DNA evidence has been found of this rare fish species in this stretch of the river, signaling a significant discovery for conservation efforts.
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