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Brad Stevens Addresses Xavier Tillman Sr.'s Free Agency Decision
Xavier Tillman Sr. stepped up in the NBA Finals, he will be ready to do so in Kristaps Porzingis' absence to start next season, and his new deal could pave the way for him to later fill a larger role for the Boston Celtics.
Massachusetts authorities issue warning after multiple homemade explosives found
(WJAR) — Worcester authorities issued a public warning after multiple homemade explosive devices were found in the city. The Worcester District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that the public should be on the lookout and alert officials if they see unattended coolers or other suspicious items. According to...
Woman Charged After Brandishing Pink Firearm During Dine-and-Dash Incident in Boston's Chinatown
Chaos unfolded inside a Chinatown restaurant on the night of June 29th when a dine-and-dash attempt turned violent. According to Boston Police Department, officers were called to a Washington St. establishment at around 10:15 PM following reports of larceny in progress. Staff members tried to unsuccessfully stop a male suspect who failed to pay for his meal and left the premises shortly before the arrival of the police.
Semaglutide Associated With Optic Neuropathy That Can Lead to Blindness, Mass Eye and Ear Researchers Report
The active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy is linked to nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), the second most common form of optic neuropathy. This is apparently the first study to link semaglutide to the eye condition. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is associated with much higher...
Railers’ new head coach and new GM need new ways of doing things in Worcester
While the ECHL season ended just about a month ago and the NHL and AHL seasons carried on until June 24th, once again the Worcester Railers started their summer vacations far too early when for the second time in as many seasons the club couldn’t win one of its final two regular season games to qualify for the ECHL’s Kelly Cup playoffs. Three seasons ago, Worcester missed the playoffs by three points, earning just seven out of a possible 20 points over their last ten games while scoring just 17 goals.
Longtime Boston Tex-Mex restaurant shutting down after 35 ‘incredible’ years
A longtime Tex-Mex restaurant in the heart of Boston is closing after more than three decades. Fajitas & ‘Ritas, located at 25 West St. in Boston, said on Facebook Tuesday that the restaurant’s last day of service will be on Saturday, July 13. “After 35 incredible years, Fajitas...
Summertime and the eatin' is easy
WORCESTER — Worcester Public Schools is again hosting a free program sponsored by the state Department of Education that provides free meals to children and teens at various locations throughout the city this summer. There are currently nine meal service sites available: the Burncoat Street Playground, East Park, El...
Temporary shelter at former RMV served more than 300 individuals
WORCESTER, Mass. - The city of Worcester is operating with a shelter bed capacity of 125 now that the temporary homeless shelter at the former RMV site in downtown closed. The shelter was run by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) and opened in December to house single adults experiencing homelessness.
Jake DeBrusk fires a shot at the Boston Bruins after signing in Vancouver
A longtime Boston Bruins forward now, being in the lineup regularly for six years, there has been trade chatter around Jake DeBrusk for years, which ultimately led to him leaving in free agency. This was the statement released by the Vancouver Canucks following the max-term (in free agency) $5.5 million...
Planning on traveling out of Boston this 4th of July? Here's what to expect
We're in the thick of the holiday travel rush and that means highways are going to get busier than normal as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day. "We're expecting to potentially break records this holiday week," said Mark Schieldrop, a AAA Northeast spokesperson. AAA says more than 70 million...
Meet the new Bruin who’s carrying on a family legacy
Mark Kastelic’s grandfather, Pat Stapleton, was one of the last Bruins to wear No. 4 before Bobby Orr. Kastelic knows he won’t get to wear his grandfather’s number, but he is excited to follow in Stapleton’s footsteps and carry the lessons he taught.
Writer Sarah P. Blanchard's debut novel explores mystery and memory
A horrific crash kills three people. Emma Gillen, 19, barely survives, and is tormented by guilt, and an ability to remember important details. The crash occurs in the midst of a vulnerable time for Emma, who lives in western North Carolina with her cousin and fellow crash survivor, Lucy, with whom she has a tempestuous relationship.
'Love, hope, feel and imagine' The String Queens to hold court in Worcester
When Kendall Isadore, Dawn Johnson and Élise Sharp first played together at a gig, they knew it was a match. The occasion for the three string instrumentalists was a wedding in the Washington, D.C., area in 2017. "There was a freedom where each could be ourselves as a player," Isadore recalled. "We said, 'Well let's keep this thing going.'"
Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney fails to fill a glaring need for 2024-25 in free agency
Back in May, Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney met with the media following his club's second-round playoff elimination against the Florida Panthers and he said that this off-season, he was going to be aggressive in making additions to the roster for the 2024-25 season and beyond. Since the dust has...
Jacob Hiatt Magnet adds STEAM lab with hopes to 'ignite curiosity' among students
WORCESTER — About 150 volunteers from Worcester Public Schools, AbbVie and Heart of America recently teamed up to refurbish Jacob Hiatt Magnet School's library into a science, technology, engineering, arts and math lab. Friday was full of repainting walls, unloading supplies and assembling all necessary equipment. ...
Emerson faculty, staff, and students left in the dark following news of impending layoffs
Faculty say there is no information on the extent of the problem, casting a shadow on summer vacation. Some Emerson faculty, staff and students are saying there’s a dark cloud over their campus this summer, following an announcement of impending layoffs and budget cuts that failed to disclose specific details.
Insider Reveals Where Oshae Brissett Stands on Possible Celtics Return
The Boston Celtics have brought back almost everyone from their title team in 2024. Among the very few players who have re-signed with the team is Oshae Brissett, who the Celtics want to bring back. The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach reported the latest on how mutual the interest is.
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