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Fitchburg man sentenced after beating a man on the head with a gun, feds say
A Fitchburg man, who was already prohibited from having a gun due to three prior convictions, was sentenced in Worcester federal court Monday after beating a man in the head several times with a gun in 2023, federal authorities said. Satron Pridgen, 45, was sentenced to three years in prison...
Eerie quiet, emptiness settles on final days for Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center
BOSTON — Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Massachusetts will close their doors permanently at 7 a.m. Saturday, leaving workers and patients grappling with the impending shutdown. "Every day it's like watching a slow death," said Pam Sapienza, a nurse at Carney Hospital for 37 years. She...
Snag one-way fall flights on Southwest for as low as $39 this week
Bostonians with a little flexibility can get out of town for less money this fall aboard Southwest. The low-cost carrier just launched a sale on flights for fall travel, with one-way fares as low as $39. The sale began Monday and runs through Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. PT. The deal is good for continental U.S. travel between Sept. 17 and Dec. 18 and applies to Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Massachusetts State Police, PAL and AT&T Distribute 200 Laptops to Boston Teens
Law enforcement officials often know their communities better than anyone and have firsthand experience working to address the challenges faced by local families. That’s why AT&T teamed up with the Police Activities League of Massachusetts (PAL) to help close the digital divide in Boston. AT&T and Human-I-T collaborated with...
Rich Hill called up by Red Sox for fourth stint in Boston: 44-year-old veteran will be oldest in majors
Veteran left-hander Rich Hill is on his way back to the majors. The Boston Red Sox have selected Hill's contract and added him to the active roster, the team announced Tuesday. Boston signed Hill on Aug. 15 to a minor-league contract, and his promotion comes after a scoreless two-inning appearance for Triple-A Worcester. Pitcher Greg Weissert was also called up, while pitcher Lucas Sims was placed on the IL with a right lat strain and pitcher Brad Keller was demoted in a series of corresponding moves.
Rams, Crusaders Face off Thursday Night in Kingston
(1-2-0) | (1-3-0) Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. URI Soccer Complex (Kingston, R.I.) Rhode Island faces Holy Cross Thursday for the third consecutive home contest at the URI Soccer Complex. The Rams have a 12-6-2 advantage in the all-time series with the Crusaders. Rhody hasn't lost in the last...
Celtics offseason should put Brad Stevens in new class
Leading up to the 2023-24 season, the Boston Celtics spent a decade building themselves up in the post-Big 3 era. Exactly 10 years prior was the first year of Brad Stevens in Boston, and in those 10 years, he went from the mastermind on the sidelines to the architect of one of the best teams in franchise history.
Building resilience in Puerto Rico: ‘You have to do things for yourself’
As Puerto Rico continues to rebuild after hurricanes, tropical storms, and earthquakes, a Clark University professor is tapping into his decades of economic development experience to help a coffee-growing community become more resilient against future disasters. “Given climate change, and the increasing strength and frequency of storms, it’s incredibly important...
Kristaps Porzingis posts photos of him on the court after surgery
Shortly after helping the Boston Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship, big man Kristaps Porzingis underwent surgery to repair a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon. It is an extremely rare injury, and Porzingis isn’t projected to return to the Celtics lineup until the end of the calendar year.
First-responders gird for Carney’s closure; paramedics unsure if they can use station
First-responders with the city’s Emergency Medical Services department (EMS) are beefing up their deployment plans to cover Dorchester and Mattapan starting this weekend amid uncertainty and mounting anxiety about the planned closing of Carney Hospital on Saturday (Aug. 31). Boston EMS officials acknowledge they still have not been given...
Single-family home in Wilbraham sells for $1.7 million
A 5,295-square-foot house built in 2002 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 3 Hilltop park. in Wilbraham was sold on Aug. 7, 2024, for $1,700,000, or $321 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home provides a garage. Situated on a spacious 5.2-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Emergency crews respond to hazmat situation in Winchendon
WINCHENDON, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews responded to a hazardous materials situation in Winchendon Wednesday, closing an area road and asking drivers to stay away. The response focused on the area of Spring Street between its intersections with Glenallen Street and Route 140. The Winchendon Fire Department in a post...
Clinton Savings Bank President and CEO to retire
CLINTON – Clinton Savings Bank recently announced that President and CEO Robert J. Paulhus, Jr., will be retiring on March 31. Paulhus has been the driving force behind Clinton Savings Bank’s success for the past 25 years. He spent his entire 42-year career in banking and led the...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Fans Believe They Caught the Couple During a Fun-Filled Date Night
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been seen worldwide together since they started dating about a year ago. However, lately, the couple has been forced to spend some time apart as their careers called. Kelce has been preparing for the upcoming NFL season, and Swift has been out on her Eras tour in Europe. Although they did get some time together recently. Fans believe they saw the couple at a Kenny Chesney show the other night.
Newly Minted Millionaire: Central Mass Man Wins $2.64M In Lottery
A Worcester County man said he would fund his children's college and buy himself something very special with his massive lottery win over the weekend. Kevin Connor, of Rochdale, won $2.64 million in the MegaBucks Lottery on Saturday, Aug. 24. The winning numbers were 5-6-8-…
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