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Michael Jordan wanted to team up with Larry Bird amidst rumors the Celtics were willing to trade him
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics drew interest from several teams after trade rumors involving him got out in 1990. One interested team was the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan willing to take a pay cut to accommodate Larry Legend.
Speed limit on busy Route 3 is going up
The traffic can be fierce on Route 3 between Route 128 in Burlington and the New Hampshire border, even on a good day. But as of Monday, MassDOT has advised drivers, the speed limit on the roadway has been increased from 55 to 65 mph. “It’s a busy corridor. It’s...
Assumption University reducing tuition costs for some master's degree students
WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester college is working to help address the critical shortage of special educators nationwide. Beginning in the fall, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs by 20% for master's degree students in special education and school counseling. The dean of the school of graduate studies said...
Mass. CM Firm Promotes Two
North Reading, MA – Columbia has appointed Josh Blake and Russ Parady to the newly-established vice president/general superintendent position. Blake and Parady are each long-time members of Columbia’s Field Operations team. “The promotions of Josh and Russ are a strong demonstration of not only Columbia’s appreciation of their...
Electric Wheelbarrow: Cargo B Launches Bike Rentals In Greater Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Whether it be picking up a friend at the bar who can't drive home, or an extra pile of groceries that won't fit on a standard bike, cargo bikes can be a solution. CargoB is the first of its kind to offer cargo bike rentals...
Westborough and Southborough Electronics Recycling Event on July 27
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – If you have old electronics you need to get rid of, residents of Westborough and Southborough can take part in a recycling and sustainability event on Saturday, July 27, at the Westborough Senior Center. There are some fees attached ranging from $5 to $45 but they are taking things like computers, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, water heaters, mattresses and more. And they say if you turn in an old humidifier, you will get a $30 rebate from National Grid. Details at www.GreenTeamJunk.com.
Person in critical condition after being rescued from the water at Mass. state park
A person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after they were pulled from the water at a lake in a Massachusetts state park in Natick on Monday. Natick fire officials confirmed the department was called to Lake Cochituate in Cochituate State Park around 12:18 p.m. By the time...
Pondside property with over an acre in Lakeville sells for over $800K: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property is Lakeville, an impressive waterfront colonial sold for $820,000. Nestled on a private cul-de-sac in The Reserve surrounded by woodlands, 9 Chrisjenn Brooke Lane is right on the edge of Egger Bog Pond. Built in 2007, this meticulously cared-for 3,204 square feet has gleaming woodwork,...
Body donors pull bequests to Harvard following morgue scandal
Dozens of people have withdrawn their plans to donate their bodies to Harvard Medical School in the year since news broke that the school’s morgue manager was allegedly pillaging bodies donated to the school. Last June, Cedric Lodge was arrested for trafficking in stolen human remains allegedly sourced from...
Two Dartmouth police officers recognized for actions that saved local man’s life
Two local police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions. According to Dartmouth Police, on Monday morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came...
Jury seated in trial of woman accused of abandoning newborn in Manchester woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A jury has been seated in the trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors allege that on Dec. 26, 2022, Eckersley gave birth to the boy...
Capstone Communities Announces Refinancing of Station Lofts in Brockton
ROCKTON – Capstone Communities LLC announced the refinancing of its property Station Lofts, a 25-unit mixed-income apartment community in Brockton, MA. With this refinancing, Capstone secured $150,000 that will be used to make on-site capital improvements to the exterior and interior of the property. Capstone’s continued investment in Station Lofts underscores its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable housing options in Brockton that enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the community.
St. Joseph Hospital opens new cardiology practice
Nashua, N.H.-based St. Joseph Hospital has opened a new cardiology practice in Nashua, N.H., according to a July 21 report from the New Hampshire Union Leader. Many practitioners at the new facility have been serving patients in the area for decades. The new facility is equipped to provide a variety of patient care options, including ECG and stress testing, nuclear stress test imaging, remote heart monitoring service and more.
62-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Holliston Crash With Car ID'd
Doctors were unable to save a 62-year-old man after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car on Sunday evening, July 21, in Holliston, authorities announced. Andrew Palumbo, of Ashland, was identified as the man killed in the crash at the intersection of Prentice and Mill Street…
Plans unveiled for Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
WINCHESTER - Thanks to funding from fall Town Meeting last year, the town hired engineering firm VHB and Chris Huntress from Huntress Sports to put together a design plan for the Packer Ellis Tennis Courts on Palmer Street in Winchester (near Wedge Pond). Town Manager Beth Rudolph said the next steps involve more design.
Taunton mayor charged with A&B with dangerous weapon (a crowbar). What court records say
TAUNTON — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell allegedly bit her husband, attacked him with a small crowbar and then jumped on the roof of his car to keep him from leaving during an argument Friday evening, he told police prior to her arrest. The details of the incident were part of a Taunton Police report in court documents Monday. The mayor was arraigned Monday in Taunton District Court on charges of assault and battery on a household member...
Toll free: Troopers help rescue grazing horse at side of Mass. Pike in Charlton
CHARLTON — A horse that wandered to the edge of the Massachusetts Turnpike Monday morning, drawing a double-take from passing motorists, has been returned to its owner. State troopers wrangled the cooperative palomino after authorities received reports of a grazing horse to the side of the westbound lanes. A trucker from Texas joined the rescue, offering the troopers a length of rope and a helping hand.
'You don't want to touch him': Listen as boaters react to great white shark off Scituate
A group of boaters in Scituate, Massachusetts – about 20 miles south of Boston – had a very close encounter with a great white shark recently. Intense footage filmed by Jackson Roberts shows the shark approaching the boat that Roberts was riding on with friends. The shark circles the vessel and pops its...
Assumption University Names Marisa Gregg Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Assumption University is pleased to announce that Marisa Gregg has been appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Gregg will officially join the University community as a member of the President’s Cabinet and leader of the Office of Integrated Marketing on July 29. “It is a privilege to welcome Marisa...
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