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Bruins prospect leaving organization closes door on disastrous 2018 Entry Draft
When Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk left this summer for the Vancouver Canucks in free agency, it closed the door on a very frustrating 2015 Entry Draft in the first round where GM Don Sweeney had three straight selections at No. 13, 14, and 15. After DeBrusk left, all three picks in the first round, Jakub Zboril, and Zach Shenshyn were out of the organization.
He's in the game: See what this Fall River local is rated in new college football game
Get ready Greater Fall River college football fans, a new video game is out this week. EA Sports College Football 25 video game is set to be officially launched on July 19 with some of its players receiving access on Monday. More than 11,000 players are expected to be in...
Fall River police K-9 officer suspended, facing domestic battery, intimidation charges
FALL RIVER — A Fall River Police Department K-9 officer was placed on leave after he was arrested last week on several domestic-related charges and improper storage of his city-issued firearms. Marc Correia, 32, was arraigned in Fall River District Court on Friday after his arrest by Fall River...
Red Sox draft son of team legend
The Boston Red Sox have drafted a prospect with a familiar last name. The Red Sox on Tuesday drafted D’Angelo Ortiz, son of franchise icon David Ortiz, in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The younger Ortiz is a 20-year-old third baseman out of Miami Dade College. He batted .328 with 38 RBIs... The post Red Sox draft son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
'My heart stopped for a beat': Another flamingo sighting at Cape Cod beach. See the photos
Another flamingo sighting on Cape Cod has stirred birders from their nests. Avid Cape birder Mary Jo Foti, trips coordinator for the Cape Cod Bird Club, told the Cape Cod Times by email that she saw and photographed an American flamingo at Chapin Beach in Dennis on Monday. ...
Fenway Concertgoers Say This Was the ‘Best Performer Ever’ in Massachusetts
Fenway Park feels magical for so many reasons, even when the Red Sox aren't playing a ball game. It's one of the best venues for a concert in the summertime, because the overall vibes still seep into the atmosphere at nighttime. My first concert at Fenway Park was Morgan Wallen, and I'll never forget it. From getting to the venue early enough to hit Caskin' Flagon beforehand then hitting Fenway Johnnie's afterwards, it's just an overall fun experience.
No BID in New Bedford as Organizers Withdraw Petition
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The Business Improvement District proposed for downtown New Bedford will not move further after the organization behind it withdrew its petition. In a letter to New Bedford City Councilor at Large Linda Morad, who chairs the council’s Finance Committee, Marco Li Mandri of New City America, Inc. stated the organization’s intent to withdraw its petition to be allowed to create the district.
Cape Cod bridges could be replaced by late 2030s, officials say
With the nearly $1 billion in federal funding announced last week, the Sagamore Bridge can be replaced with construction set for 2027. While Massachusetts officials celebrated the recent nearly $1 billion in federal funding which will launch the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge, they clarified that the project to replace both bridges to Cape Cod could extend into the late 2030s.
Bluebike offering free rides during Red Line shutdown
Riders can enter the code MBTAREDJULY in the Bluebikes app to receive five free rides throughout the shutdown. Red Line shutdown disrupting your commute? You might want to switch to something blue. No, not the Blue Line. Bluebikes. Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering free rides...
Senior Bowl director shares intel on underrated Patriots rookie guard
The New England Patriots focused heavily on the offensive side of the football in the 2024 NFL draft. One of the key areas they addressed was the offensive line with the team selecting Penn State’s Caedan Wallace and Texas A&M’s Layden Robinson. The potential upside with Robinson has...
FAN VOTE: Herald News High School Coach of the Year
FALL RIVER — It's time to acknowledge the great coaches in the Greater Fall River area who enjoyed a season like no other in the 2023-24 school season. Several Herald News high school sports team made great runs during the year, including several schools who went all the way to a state championship.
Warwick councilwoman pleads no contest to filing false document
The charge is the result of an investigation into a transfer of property involving Travis and the Oakland Beach Association, according to a joint press release from Rhode Island State Police and the R.I. Attorney General's Office.
Providence Employee No Longer Works for Georgetown
GEORGETOWN – The head-scratching move to share a part-time human resources officer who works with the city of Providence, RI, is over – at least for now. Paul Winspeare, the Rhode Island human resources officer, was working for the town of Georgetown about 10 hours a week at $75 an hour since last December.
Single-family home near Ashmont station to get rear addition with 13 new condos
The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved a developer's plans to renovate a single-family home at 9 Fuller St. in Dorchester and add a rear extension with four floors - to create a total of 14 condos. Anthony Monahan's plans call for three of the units to be sold as...
3 accused of hiding camera to spy on victims in Braintree: ‘It's really terrifying'
Police in Braintree, Massachusetts, arrested multiple who they say are connected to an organized, international theft ring, and at least one home was targeted several times. The trio belong to the South America Theft Groups (SATGs) and after attempting to break into the same house in the Messina Woods neighborhood in Braintree multiple times, police were able to catch and arrest them.
SouthCoast YMCAs Opened as Cooling Center Amidst Heatwave
Another heat wave has descended upon the SouthCoast. With temperatures climbing up into the 90s, towns across the SouthCoast have been providing resources such as cooling centers to keep community members cool and safe. YMCA SouthCoast branches will open their doors today, July 16, until Wednesday July 17, as designated...
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