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Vineyard Wind Faces Increased Risk of Blade Detachment at Massachusetts Offshore Project
Vineyard Wind has reported a heightened risk that the remaining piece of a damaged GE Vernova blade could detach from a turbine at its 804MW offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. A blade failure occurred on Saturday, resulting in debris washing up on the beaches of Nantucket. Most...
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project
LEE, Mass. — Out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, Lee was selected to participate in the "50 in 50" Project. Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
Judge schedules second Karen Read trial for January. Is ruling on dismissal due soon?
DEDHAM − The second trial of Karen Read, a Mansfield woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, Braintree native John O'Keefe, has been scheduled for Jan. 27. Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case earlier this month. She scheduled the second trial during a status hearing on the case Monday in Norfolk County Superior Court. ...
Matthew Slater’s official job title with Patriots revealed
Matthew Slater’s new job title on the New England Patriots’ coaching staff has officially been revealed. According to the team’s official website, Slater will be serving as a special assistant to the head coach. Back in June, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked what Slater would be doing on the coaching staff, and he said the former 10-time Pro Bowler would be doing “everything.” “At this level it’s hard to find people who will tell you the truth, and he’ll tell you how it is,” said Mayo, when commenting on Slater, per 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth. Slater still being connected to the team in any form should be considered a win for the Patriots. He’s one of the greatest players in franchise history and a future Hall of Famer. His locker room leadership would have been greatly missed after retirement. Mayo will need all of the help he can get righting the ship for a team that finished 4-13 last season. Slater is one of the coaches close enough to him to be a direct sounding board and ultimately help get the team back on track.
PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside of Karen Read’s Mansfield, Massachusetts, Home
One of the most captivating and polarizing events throughout New England recently has without a doubt been the Karen Read trial. The details of the trial won't be outlined here for no other reason than there have been and still are so many moving parts to the case, ruling, motions filed after the dismissal, etc., that it'd be ridiculous for someone as uneducated with the law as this writer is to try and recap it.
Interfaith Social Services elects Donna McGinn and Joe Silva to its board
Interfaith Social Services recently voted in two new members to their Board of Directors. Donna McGinn of Marshfield and Joe Silva of Middleboro were appointed to serve three-year terms. Donna McGinn, who joined Interfaith’s board as an At-Large Member in 2022, is VP of Human Resources at Ryan Specialty, an...
Phish Return to Xfinity Center for Summer Tour Kickoff
Last night, July 19, Phish kicked off its long-awaited 2024 summer tour with a return to Mansfield, Mass.’s Xfinity Center. This show marked the first of 26 dates planned for the legendary jam outfit through September 1 and its first public appearance since its four-night residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere on April 18-21 that set a new standard for live performance. The band’s showing on Friday was just as triumphant as anyone could expect, delivering a masterful set that stayed true to the band’s canon and thoroughly honed live format, with just enough twists and turns to keep fans expecting the unexpected in the tour to come.
Dartmouth Police Dept. awards two for their quick actions in emergencies
“This morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came in requesting an ambulance for someone unresponsive in a vehicle on the side of the road. A citizen driving in the area came across the vehicle, put it in park, and dialed 911.
New Bedford, MA Seaport Art Walk Is a Chance to Enjoy Public Art
This year marks the 12th annual Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford, with this year's exhibits featuring the work of seven artists. The artwork was unveiled earlier this month. Project Manager Zane Cox and artist Brooke Mullins Doherty visited Townsquare Sunday to talk about the Art Walk and what makes it special.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE BIG REVEAL
New Bedford Art Museum’s Chihuly glass exhibit signals a rebirth. The Big Reveal for NBAM was born of a right place, right time serendipitous moment. Suzanne-de-Vegh-admiring-Dale-Chihulys-_Sconce_-photo-courtesy-of-Jayliana-Brito. It would have gone nowhere without the right person to nurture it, and Suzanne de Vegh was the right person in the right...
New Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Museum Honors Fire Service History
New Bedford has a host of museums, historic buildings and locations that provide visitors with a look-back at the city's memorable past. One of those places is the New Bedford Fire Museum, located at 51 Bedford Street. Lead volunteer Larry Roy has been the man behind the museum since its...
Popular Dartmouth Portuguese catering, takeout, and delivery eatery up for sale
A popular local catering, takeout, and delivery eatery known for its Portuguese cuisine is up for sale. Owner Caite Fontes announced on social media that she has decided to sell Two Sisters at 743 Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth. “For the past ten beautiful years, I have been blessed beyond measure...
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a National Tour will launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in the Fall of 2025. Following the musical's final performance last night,...
Fire shuts two Chalkstone Avenue businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire forced a Providence pub to close its doors. Video showed the moment the corner of Chalkstone and River avenues turned into an inferno. "Overall reaction, it’s kind of like wow, just wow," said Meki Thomas. Thomas lives down the street. He saw...
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