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One man injured in early morning crash in Antrim Thursday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – One man was seriously injured in a crash in Antrim early Thursday morning. Antrim Fire and Ambulance responded to a reported crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian near 355 Keene Road (Route 9) at 4:00 Thursday morning. First responders found that a vehicle...
The road takes Grace Potter to Indian Ranch to 'share the love'
Three-time Grammy-nominated rock 'n' roll songwriter, vocalist and instrumentalist Grace Potter is back living in her native state of Vermont after being in California, and has a number of upcoming New England tour dates including a visit to Indian Ranch in Webster on August 4. "There's something about the energy of New...
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald in Provincetown, then it's back to Broadway
Actress Audra McDonald is rushing from a car in New York City, and climbing four flights of stairs, to get to a wardrobe fitting for her series “The Gilded Age” as she talks about her love of Provincetown and her upcoming Aug. 4 concert here. Filming is about to start on the third season of the just-Emmy Award-nominated HBO hit, in which McDonald plays Dorothy Scott, part of a well-to-do Black family who provides rare costume-drama representation...
CBRE negotiates $23 million sale of 250,000 s/f retail complex - Riverway Plaza
Weymouth, MA CBRE has completed the $23 million sale of Riverway Plaza, a 250,000 s/f retail center located at 715-795 Bridge St. An institutional investor acquired the retail property in metro-Boston from CBRE Investment Management. The CBRE team of Nat Heald and Jordana Roet spearheaded the marketing campaign for the...
Bulfinch and Bosse Sports bring indoor pickleball to 97,000 s/f facility
An affiliate of The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. (Bulfinch), a commercial real estate and investment firm, is collaborating with Bosse Sports, to bring a pickleball complex and culinary destination to 310 Speen St. Bosse Sports owner DJ Bosse and partner/chef Chris Coombs merge athletic facilities with award-winning culinary expertise to create...
Horvath & Tremblay sells Starbucks and Santander building for $5.95m
Acton, MA Bob Horvath and Todd Tremblay of Horvath & Tremblay have completed the sale of a Starbucks professional building and a Santander Bank. Horvath & Tremblay exclusively represented the seller and procured the buyer to complete the transaction at a sale price of $5.95 million. The property is located...
Mosquito Population Surges 1700%; Weekly Spraying Starts in August
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – If it seems like there are more mosquitoes than usual, there are: the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project reports that the population of human biting mosquitoes has increased more than 1700% since the same week last year. According to the Hopkinton Health Department, the state Department of Public Health reports West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in Worcester County. Mosquito Control plans to start spraying weekly in August. Meanwhile health officials say to use a good repellent and avoid the peak mosquito hours of dawn and dusk.
2024 Commonwealth Heroine Ellen Agro enjoys assisting public as town clerk
Latest in a series of stories on Worcester County residents recently honored by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Never really considering herself a politician, Mendon Town Clerk Ellen Agro is starting her third three-year term in the elected position. “The kids were older, the job came up,” said Agro, explaining how she transitioned...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million ticket sold at gas station
A winning $1 million lottery ticket was sold at a gas station in Massachusetts and the player came forward on Thursday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the lottery’s “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play and was released on June 4. There are still three $4 million grand prizes and five $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 26.
Parr discusses World War II
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event in which author James L. Parr discussed his newest book “World War II Massachusetts.” 100+ live attendees gathered together online, eager to hear how those living in Massachusetts during this time were active in World War II (WWII) and its efforts.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Three turtles found entangled off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
Big Lots closing Massachusetts store amid nationwide closures, bankruptcy speculation
Big Lots, a home goods discount retailer, announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores across the country by the end of the year — including at least one in Massachusetts, federal filings show. The Massachusetts location facing closure is Dennis Port’s 400 Main St. store on Cape Cod,...
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