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Cruz Construction v. Beacon Communities in breach of implied contract suit
Yawu Miller is the former senior editor of the Bay State Banner. He has written for the Banner since 1988.... VIEW BIO. As their work on the 72-unit Camden Street housing development was drawing to a close in 2019, Cruz Construction staff were knee deep in pre-construction work on the larger 285-unit Lenox apartments.
Boston Bruins Eyes Trading for Kings’ Kaliyev to Bolster Wing Depth
The Boston Bruins are considering adding another winger to their roster before the season begins, following the departure of several wingers from last season. One potential trade target that could offer depth on the wing for the Bruins is Los Angeles Kings forward Arthur Kaliyev, who requested a trade. Despite a rough season in 2023-24, Kaliyev's past success and young age make him an appealing option for the Bruins. With a history of helping players excel, the Bruins could provide the environment for Kaliyev to revitalize his career.
Top Red Sox Prospect Reportedly Dealing With Injury, Misses Another Game
The Portland Sea Dogs will be without Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer for another game. The shortstop is currently day-to-day with pectoral soreness, as reported by SoxProspects.com’s Chris Hatfield on Wednesday. Wednesday marked the second straight missed game for Mayer, who was also out Tuesday. This is...
Local hockey player drafted by Boston Bruins
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Falls native Elliot Groenewold, a local student athlete and son of David and Suzanne Groenewold of Springfield, was recently drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round of the 2024 National Hockey League (NHL) draft. Groenewold is a left-handed-shooting defenseman. “Elliot has always...
Bobby Dalbec’s 3-run blast helps WooSox split doubleheader against Scranton-Wilkes/Barre
MOOSIC, PA – After dropping the first game of the twin bill 8-1, the Worcester Red Sox (11-12)/(46-52) rebounded in the nightcap, winning 7-4 to split their Wednesday doubleheader at PNC Field with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (10-13)/(53-44). The WooSox four-run seventh inning in game two was their 22nd come-from-behind...
Worcester Hockey History: A Primer
(Note: the following article originally appeared in the program for the ECHL/SPHL Booster Club Jamboree last weekend, hosted by the Worcester Railers Booster Club in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and was edited for length. This is the entire submitted text, which was significantly longer than the space available to print it.) While...
Holy Cross named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad, six Crusaders earn spots on Honor Roll
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Holy Cross women's lacrosse program was recognized for academic excellence as a 2024 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad, while six student-athletes were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association. Senior Maria Comerford, senior Lauren Drillock, senior Kelsey...
Trash made easy: Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
WORCESTER — The city's new 311 Customer Service Center in the Main South neighborhood features a new idea meant to address a hot-button issue in the city: access to yellow trash bags. The customer service center at 799 Main St. is home of Worcester's first trash bag vending machine, where residents can...
Cyanobacteria closes Silver Lake Beach
GRAFTON – Silver Lake Beach had to be closed on Thursday, July 25, due to the presence of cyanobacteria in the water. According to the Recreation Department, “When the beach staff arrived Thursday morning for their usual job duties, a visual inspection of the water indicated potential cyanobacteria blooms in the water. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be harmful to bathers and animals who go into the beach.
Officers at South Bay jail ignored dying woman, lawsuit alleges
Ayesha Johnson was civilly committed to receive treatment for her alcohol abuse disorder. Hours later, she died on the floor of a jail cell at the Suffolk County House of Correction at South Bay. The father of the woman who died in a jail cell while awaiting treatment for alcohol...
As Hullonians use less water, sewer bills to jump 2.5% beginning next month
A townwide reduction in water usage means that sewer bills are going up, begnning next month. Ratepayers will notice a sewer rate adjustment of 2.5% on their August bills, along with a $10 a month base rate increase. “The typical increase will amount to about $144 per year, which includes...
Embattled nursing home system asks judge to change receivership into monitoring
BOSTON — Attorneys for the company that owns three nursing care facilities placed into receivership last week over concerns that poor staffing would imperil the welfare of 300 residents asked a Superior Court judge to change the arrangement so that the state is only monitoring its operations. The Attorney...
‘White Lotus’ Star Jennifer Coolidge Spotted in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Jennifer Coolidge, a Norwell, Massachusetts, native, rose to fame in the late '90s/early 2000s. Her role as Stiffler's Mom in American Pie, which came out in 1999, really put her on the map! Many American Pie's came after the original (four total), and in my opinion, they were all awesome.
Brewster police officer faces felony charges for Snapchat videos of young girls
BREWSTER - A veteran Brewster police officer is on administrative leave, after facing disturbing felony charges involving inappropriate videos of naked young girls. Since 2007, Brewster Police Officer Matthew Marshall swore an oath to protect and serve the most vulnerable. But on Thursday he left court with no comment, charged with sharing inappropriate videos of children on Snapchat and secretly recording video of an elderly naked man in crisis during a call for service from his Snapchat account. Before a judge, prosecutors say Marshall had and sent inappropriate Snapchat videos of young girls, one of them as young as...
2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett
A Middlesex County jury convicted two men for the rape of a woman at a party at a Everett hotel in 2020, authorities said on Thursday, July 25. William Gomez-Rojas, 31, of Chelsea was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of aggravated rape, and Jose Morales Jr., 36, of Malden, was f…
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