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TD Bank to close seven branches in Massachusetts
TD Bank plans to close seven branches in Massachusetts, including two in Boston. In a federal regulatory filing, TD Bank listed two branches in Boston, and one each in Belmont, Brewster, Burlington, Lexington and the village of Pocasset in Bourne, for closure in June. These seven branches are scheduled to...
Viral TSA TikTok involving SPAM led creator to sell this burger for charity
A last minute decision to go to the SPAM museum has led to a video with more than 5.5 million views and a new burger for Massachusetts residents. Joel Libed, of Worcester, originally only got a T-shirt and mug from a quick visit to the museum before a performance he was in in Austin, Minn. because he was worried about how he’d get the cans home. But after bonding with a woman helping with costumes, she gifted him the SPAM variety pack.
Car inspections still unavailable in Massachusetts, days after outage
BOSTON - Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a worldwide Microsoft outage affected services at the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles."Due to a global system outage, vehicle inspections remain unavailable at this time," the RMV said in a statement Monday.When will car inspections be available in Massachusetts?A spokesperson for MassDOT told WBZ-TV there is no timetable for when car inspections will be available again. The spokesperson said state workers have to visit some inspection locations to manually reset affected computers.Drivers in Massachusetts are required to get a safety inspection of their cars every year or face...
Free community college for … all?
🚨 Fenway Concert Series have your wallet hurting? Live Nation just rolled out a 4-for-$80 summer concert deal where fans can snag a four-pack of $20 tickets to various upcoming shows. The deal ends July 30, so be sure to check out all the concerts happening near you. 👀What’s...
Massachusetts Democrat expresses concerns with DNC’s plans to hold roll-call vote ahead of convention
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) plans to hold a virtual roll-call vote to nominate President Biden ahead of the convention next month, arguing the party needs more time to discuss the best solution for the party moving forward. “That roll call should happen at the convention, I’ve been…
July 15, 2024: An intermediately heavy Jupiter
It may be Monday, but we're still thinking up good ways to get down in the area. Take, for instance, a chance to hear a veritable ton of heavy music in the Millers Falls woods this Labor Day weekend. The RPM Fest will bring three days of metal, rock and punk from all over the state to elevate the volume in Montague. We chat with founder and organizer Brian Westbrook about the strength of the local metal scene and the need to bring it together in a festival. You can learn more and get tickets at their fundraising event Jul 21 at Prodigy in Easthampton.
Senate approves $500K for 1 Grafton Common building Bill awaits reconciliation with House of Reps and governor’s signature
The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a comprehensive economic development bond bill that makes investments in life sciences, climate tech, and small businesses, including $500,000 for Grafton economic improvements. The earmark was negotiated by the state senator for Grafton and Millbury, Michael Moore(D-Millbury) and is meant to fund repairs and improvements...
Claws for alarm: Refrigerated lobster truck gets Storrowed
No one was injured in the claws-tastrophe. A refrigerated seafood truck with a large image of a lobster on the side got “Storrowed” on Monday afternoon. The truck’s exoskeleton — erm, exterior — hit the Charlesgate pedestrian bridge and crumpled on top. Massachusetts State Police...
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts walk off into All-Star break
The Worcester Bravehearts began their week with a Tuesday game at Fitton Field against the Vermont Lake Monsters, and despite a mid-innings comeback to tie the score they couldn’t get over completely over the hump and drop a 5-3 contest. Down 3-0 in the bottom of the seventh WooBall tied it on a Shea Grady RBI single and then a two-run single from Max DAlessandro. Vermont would go on to score runs in the eighth and ninth for the win.
UMass Chan communications team earns industry awards from AAMC and New England Society for Healthcare Communications
The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Communications was recognized this spring by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the PR Club of New England and PRovoke Media for outstanding work promoting the institution. The AAMC Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA)...
Legendary Boston big man Robert Parish on iconic Celtics coach K.C. Jones
The only Boston Celtics player with more rings than Bill Russell (counting his NBA championships as an assistant and head coach along with those won as a player at 12 overall) K.C. Jones joins Russell among the winningest athletes to ever play one of the major North American sports. But...
Red Sox players send clear message as MLB trade deadline nears
Few expected the Red Sox to be MLB trade deadline buyers when the 2024 season began. But with Boston eight games over .500 (53-45) and in the thick of the American League Wild Card race as of Monday, it's hard to see the team not looking to add before next Tuesday's deadline.
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