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4 men in alleged Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut retail theft ring arrested after robbery of 80-year-old
Four men were arrested for an Organized Retail Theft following an investigation by Hingham and Weymouth Police on Friday in a Hingham shopping center parking lot. According to Hingham Police, on July 19th, Hingham Detectives were contacted by Weymouth Police Detectives who had observed suspicious activity by the four men inside an SUV at a shopping center in Weymouth and followed the SUV into the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Detectives continued to observe the suspicious activity of the men as they walked in and out of the Apple Store.
A secret wedding, erosion, and more: Some of our most-read Cape Cod stories of the week
The dog days of summer are here on Cape Cod and it has been a busy season on the Cape. The Barnstable County Fair is underway, an Eastham woman hit it big on a scratch ticket, fallout continues from the broken Vineyard Wind blade, and more. Also, don't forget to check out Cape Cod Times sports coverage of the Cape Cod Baseball League, including voting in our polls for best Cape league pitcher, infielder, and outfielder of the week in our polls. Plus, be sure...
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Toll Booths Scan for This
If you drive a lot like I do, you see things. These things are not necessarily good or filled with common sense. The Massachusetts Turnpike debuted the overhead electronic tolls in 2016, says Masslive.com. The I-95 Hampton tolls have been an ORT (Open Road Toll) since 2010, according to NH.gov.
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Nationwide Listeria Recall Involves Veggies From Walmart & Aldi
Another serious, potentially deadly, recall alert from our friends at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pass along to Massachusetts residents involving vegetables possibly contaminated with Listeria. These vegetables have been sold nationally at various retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, Shop N Save, and Save-A-Lot, just to name...
V3 Weekend: Sammy Hagar, Boston Comedy Blowout, ‘They Live’
Editor’s Note: Welcome to V3 Weekend, Vanyaland‘s guide to help you sort out your weekend entertainment with curated selections and recommendations across our three pillars of Music, Comedy, and Film/TV. It’s what you should know about, where you need to be, and where you’ll be going, with us riding shotgun along the way.
Taste of Rhode Island Hosts Summer Series Event
Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
URI’s O’Donovan Finishes 12th at Ouimet Memorial
University of Rhode Island star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 12th at the Ouimet Memorial Tournament on Friday at Woodland Golf Club. The rising junior carded rounds of 72, 68 and 73 to finish at two-under for the tournament and tie with two other players. The tournament...
Two Fall River schools have friendly “war” that raises hundreds for charity
A little friendly competition between students at two Fall River schools resulted in hundreds of dollars being donated. According to Fall River Public Schools, this week the students in the schools’ summer programs t Spencer Borden and Greene Elementary were involved in a Penny Wars competition. The ‘war’ was...
GE Vernova Blames Manufacturing Flaw for Vineyard Wind Offshore Blade Failure
A manufacturing flaw led to a turbine blade failure at the Vineyard Wind offshore project off the coast of Massachusetts this month, the part’s producer, GE Vernova, said on Wednesday. The turbine blade broke on July 13 and left potentially dangerous debris on beaches on the island of Nantucket....
Reporter Discusses ‘Odds’ of Celtics Reunion With 1st-Round Center
The Boston Celtics have brought back players who’d played for them before. One they could certainly use is former starting center Robert Williams III. However, MassLive’s Brian Robb wrote that a reunion between the two sides wasn’t likely. At least not in the near future. Robb wrote...
Eastham woman scratches million-dollar lottery winner
Twelve proved a lucky number for Eastham resident Barbara Fay: Because her son was born in December, the 12th month of the year, she chose a lottery scratch ticket from the number 12 dispenser at Cumberland Farms. Fay won $1 million on the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Emeralds 50X” instant ticket game and claimed...
A new, more expansive plan is on the table for Boston’s brutalist Hurley building
The new plan for the downtown Boston "superblock" focuses on housing, mental health services, historic preservation, and commercial vitality. Gov. Maura Healey is renewing plans to redevelop a hulking brutalist government complex in downtown Boston and turn it into a residential mixed-use development. Before you ask, Boston City Hall is...
Wilmington company Action Ambulance receives workforce development funding grant
BOSTON — Recently, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $15.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 22 initiatives in various locations across Massachusetts. The grants represent partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators in an effort to train, upskill, and provide job placement for 2,182 unemployed and underemployed workers for in-demand occupations in health care, human services, life sciences, culinary arts, and more.
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Old Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. The event promises a weekend of historical immersion, featuring nearly 600 costumed re-enactors from across the region portraying both soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War era.
Local Food Drive In Haverhill Catches Big Attention On Social Media
HAVERHILL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Haverhill residents are hooked on a new trend: taking pictures with a tuna fish mascot. This is all part of the Tuna in July campaign, launched by nonprofit 411 Cares last year, where they try to collect five thousand tuna cans and mayonnaise to make sandwiches for local veterans, seniors, and the unhoused.
Bellingham Police looking for missing 68-year-old
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — The Bellingham Police Department is asking the public for assistance locating a missing 68-year-old man. Arthur Connor was reported missing around 2 p.m. Saturday after leaving his residence on Country Way. Police said he was last seen possibly hitchhiking on Lake Street in the direction...
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