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Fire reported at Avon recycling center
Firefighters battled a blaze in a waste management building in Avon, Massachusetts, on Monday morning. The fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. in a commercial building on 40 Ledin Drive, according to the Avon Fire Department. That is the listed address for the Avon Spiegel Recycling Center, operated by Waste Management.
Open Streets Boston Goes Big For Jamaica Plain
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It was clear skies and clear roads for the largest Open Streets Boston event of the summer Sunday. The third annual Open Streets Boston closes more than a mile of roads to vehicular traffic in six neighborhoods on six different weekends, letting local businesses expand into the street and creating safe room for games, music, community tabling, and more.
CLT Marine proposal: 'Boat people doing boat stuff' on New Bedford State Pier
NEW BEDFORD — Ed Anthes-Washburn is very familiar with the Port of New Bedford. His background includes 11 years with the New Bedford Port Authority, the last six as port director. ...
Erica Johnson to Boston University School of Theology
Erica Johnson is appointed adjunct instructor of organ for the Master of Sacred Music program of Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Massachusetts. A church musician and performer, she has taught at Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, since 2019. She previously taught at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Salem College, both in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio; and she designed and taught the graduate course in organ literature at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, for two years during her doctoral studies. As a church musician, she has served congregations of various denominations and worship styles.
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Ohtani's 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes and Jason Heyward also connected as Los Angeles swept the three-game series.It was the 25th time the Dodgers launched at least six homers in a game and first since 2022 against Kansas City. Five came off Boston starter Kutter Crawford (6-8).Jarren Duran, the MVP of last Tuesday's All-Star Game, homered and drove in four runs for the Red Sox (53-45), who fell a game behind the...
Celtics Fans Roasted Rival Team After Sam Hauser Got $45M Extension
Boston Celtics fans used the news of Sam Hauser's new contract as an opportunity to throw shade at the Miami Heat. Hauser on Sunday agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser is set to earn just over $2 million in salary next season ...
Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities
This month is the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and three organizations in Fairhaven are planning a celebration to recognize that landmark law. It's an occasion to celebrate people with disabilities, promote their visibility and applaud their achievements. M.O. L.I.F.E. Inc, the Fairhaven Commission...
It's obvious Alex Cora is setting himself up for a Craig Counsell contract
Alex Cora has managed the 2024 Boston Red Sox to 11 games over .500 at the All-Star break. Their recent tear has increased calls from fans to extend the skipper. But since the beginning of the season, Cora has been vague about his hopes for the future. MLB experts have suggested that the Red Sox front office should throw a blank check at Cora soon to keep him in Boston, but the manager has given no indication that he hopes to come back next year.
Castle Island Turns Purple For 7th Annual Miles For Migraine Walk/Run
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Katie MacDonald beamed as she looked around Castle Island Saturday and saw so many people decked out in purple, the official color of migraine awareness. "'Cause sometimes the planes are going overhead, like, I want them to see the purple from the air," MacDonald told...
Adrian Beltré gets trolled by Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz at MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony
MLB legend Adrian Beltré got clowned by a former teammate during his MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday. Fox MLB analyst and Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz poked fun at one of Beltre's pet peeves during his special day in Cooperstown, New York. The former third...
Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL
The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.
Former Boston Celtics starter poised to be traded by new team in next seven months
Former Boston Celtics starter Robert Williams III is projected to be traded by Blazer's Edge's Adrian Bernecich sometime in the next seven months due to the presence of Deandre Ayton and first-round pick Donovan Clingan ahead of him on the depth chart. "The Blazers probably look to start Ayton with...
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.
Major Boston-area bank to shutter 7 branches
The closures come as TD Bank works to restructure its physical locations. TD Bank is closing seven branches in Massachusetts, including two in Boston. In addition to the Boston locations, the bank is closing branches in Belmont, Brewster, Burlington, Lexington, and Pocasset (Bourne). According to a bank statement, the branches...
Man struck and killed by commuter rail while trespassing on Beverly drawbridge, police say
According to MBTA Transit Police, the man was trespassing on the Beverly drawbridge when he was struck by an inbound train. A man was struck and killed by a commuter rail train in Beverly Sunday while trespassing on the tracks, according to MBTA Transit Police. An inbound train struck the...
See all homes sold in Cape Cod, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cape Cod reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 141 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,264-square-foot home on Main Street in Brewster that sold for $700,000. Barnstable.
Massachusetts Boaters Stunned When Great White Shark Nibbles On Their Boat
A group of fishermen in Scituate, Massachusetts had an extremely closer encounter with a great white shark earlier this month when the massive shark popped up right next to their boat and appeared to nibble on their engine. The white shark appeared to be quite interested in the fishing vessel and while it never appeared […] The post Massachusetts Boaters Stunned When Great White Shark Nibbles On Their Boat appeared first on BroBible.
Mass. weather: Chance of rain, thunderstorms almost daily this week
After a pleasant day with highs in the mid-80s, Massachusetts will experience unsettled weather Monday evening that could be marked by heavy rainfall and localized flooding. But National Weather Service forecasters say the heaviest rainfall is likely to occur offshore, though there is a chance Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard or even Cape Cod are hit hard. The weather service said it could not “rule out” rotating thunderstorms impacting the Cape and Islands overnight.
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