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A Day in the Life program gives students an inside look at health care careers
WORCESTER, Mass. — A group of local girls had an opportunity to get a closer look at a career in health care through a collaboration between UMass Memorial Health and Girls Inc on Monday. What You Need To Know. Roughly two dozen high school girls took part in A...
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
Vocal Karen Read supporters say they’ve had bleach-filled balloons thrown on their lawns
Canton police say they're investigating the balloon incidents and have sent evidence off for processing. Canton police are investigating after several residents vocal in their support of murder defendant. say their lawns were targeted with bleach-filled balloons. According to NBC10 Boston, which first reported on the damage, three of Read’s...
July Jubilation brings shoppers, families, music to Wellesley Square
Wellesley Square‘s annual July Jubilation celebration on Saturday drew crowds downtown for bargains, family activities, food, and music. Ella Stern, our Natick Report intern, swung by to capture some of the scene. Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com.
Worcester Police Arrest Argenis Cordova for Drug Distribution and Unlicensed Firearm Possession
In the early hours of Saturday, July 20, a Worcester Police officer on routine patrol near 800 Main St. reportedly saw a man involved in what appeared to be a drug deal. According to official police reports, the officer observed the individual handing an item to a female, who was soon stopped and found in possession of what appeared to be crack cocaine.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Malden police warn of scam targeting high school students
Police in Malden, Massachusetts, are warning students about a scam. Students at Malden High School have been receiving emails promising jobs, working from home and $300 a week. But police say this is a scam, and they're warning students being targeted not to fall for it. The emails appear to...
Troop 382 Builds New Footbridge for Westborough’s Sandra Pond
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Boy Scout Troop 382 has helped the Westborough Department of Public Works and Conservation Land Trust build a new footbridge over the Sandra Pond spillway. A spokesman for the Land Trust’s Stewardship Committee tells the Community Advocates the 24-foot-long footbridge is a great example of community collaboration. Officials say the goal is to keep hikers and fishermen from crossing the spillway and causing more damage to it. The DPW is next planning to build a path on both sides of the bridge.
Details released as Brockton man pleads not guilty in murder of Fall River’s Edmar Goncalves
BROCKTON – A man is being held without bail after he was arraigned on charges that he fatally stabbed a man in a Brockton park, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. 36-year-old Johnny Richmond of Brockton pleaded not guilty today in Brockton District Court to one count...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 611 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 4,278-square-foot home on 11th Street in Lowell that sold for $811,000. Acton.
Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen to miss series in Colorado due to health issues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen will not be with the team during its series in Colorado due to health issues. Jansen said after Sunday’s 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers that doctors had to “shock his heart back into rhythm” after three previous trips to Colorado.
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities, one in March and one in April, to see the...
Great Night of Music and Fun with Patterson Lee; Stacey & The Party is Next Up on Thursday
As the sun was setting, the temperature trickling down, and the steamy humidity of the day dissipating, many people of all ages came out to the Town’s “Activity Complex” along Mudge Way last Thursday to enjoy the second of the Bedford Recreation Department’s Summer Concerts, featuring Patterson Lee.
Best in Show: First Round of Group 3 Voting is Open!
The French Bulldog was the top dog breed in the United States last year, according to the American Kennel Club, followed by perennial favorites Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. In Bedford, every dog is of the favorite dog breed, because all dogs are the number one dogs. But in The...
Mass. Republicans react to Biden’s decision
GOP leaders in Massachusetts said that President Biden made the right call in dropping out, but projected confidence in Donald Trump and questioned Biden's ability to even finish out his current term. After President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would be dropping out of the 2024 race, reactions are...
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