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Jaylen Brown surprises fans who found ring he lost during Celtics parade
BOSTON – Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had a big surprise for two fans who helped reunite him with a ring that he lost during the team's duck boat parade last month.Days after the Celtics championship parade that drew over one million people to the city, Brown put out word that he had lost his personal brand "7uice" ring that's covered in diamonds."Big reward for whoever find this ring," Brown posted on social media at the time.Jaylen Brown reunited with lost ringOn Tuesday, Brown provided an update that the story had a happy ending. "Got it back thank you to...
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...
Quincy Man Arrested, Charged with Firearm and Drug Trafficking in Dorchester Raids
On Thursday, a series of search warrants were executed by detectives affiliated with the Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Unit at two Dorchester locations, leading to the arrest of a Quincy man. The Boston Police Department's report states that on earlier this week, the raids took place at 908 and 912 Morton Street. Luis Lugo, 37, is facing multiple charges including unlawful firearm possession, ammunition possession, drug trafficking, and an armed career criminal charge.
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. ...
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.
On the Move for Open Sky Community Services
Worcester-based nonprofit human services agency Open Sky Community Services raised more than $115,000 during its 39th Annual Valley Friendship Tour on June 1 to support its programs for children, adults and families throughout Central Massachusetts. The 39th Annual Valley Friendship Tour saw more than 300 participants walking, running, and rolling...
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.
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...
Rafaela and Duran hit HRs and Red Sox beat Marlins 8-3
MIAMI - Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night.Masataka Yoshida had three hits and Rafael Devers singled twice and drove in two runs for the Red Sox. Each player in Boston's lineup had at least one hit. Crawford (4-7) struck out seven. It was the right-hander's sixth consecutive start of at least six innings and his 12th this season. Devers' two-run single in the first gave Boston the early lead. Duran walked and Wilyer Abreu...
Bruins depth piece signs with Flyers
Anthony Richard’s quest to find a regular role in the NHL has led him to Philadelphia. Richard, who spend the 2023-24 season between the Providence and Boston Bruins signed with the Flyers on Tuesday. “OFFICIAL: We have signed center Anthony Richard to a two-year, two-way contract with an average...
Former Bruins Forward Traded to Rangers
Throughout this past season, former Boston Bruins forward Reilly Smith was one of the most-talked-about names in the rumor mill. While the Pittsburgh Penguins did not trade him during the season, they now have. The Penguins have traded Smith to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Penguins will also retain 25% of Smith's salary, so he will have a $3.75 million cap hit for the Rangers. The Rangers were looking for another middle-six winger, and they now have gotten just that in Smith. He has the potential to be...
Residents of two trailer parks in Auburn say they face unfair rent hikes, deceptive practices
“Once a tenant decides to place their mobile home unit in a park, they essentially cannot move it. That makes them a captive party for negotiating purposes with community owners, and community owners know that.”. Residents of two mobile home parks in Auburn are claiming in a class action lawsuit...
Greenfield woman arrested for alleged involvement in car theft after crash in Connecticut
A Greenfield woman was arrested Tuesday for her alleged involvement in an incident last year where three people attempted to steal a vehicle in South Windsor after intentionally rear-ending the victim.
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