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Mass General Brigham ‘operational’ after system failure
Mass General Brigham said its facility is “operational” and “open to patients” after the hospital’s cybersecurity network failed during Friday’s worldwide outage. “The dedication and efforts of our response teams and staff have allowed all of our emergency departments and many of our clinics to remain open while also ensuring we can continue safe care for the many patients already admitted to our hospitals,” the hospital’s press release said.
The Jackpod: The best of times, the worst of times
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has a tale of two parties: “Republicans united in the shimmer of victory, Democrats divided in the shadow of defeat.”. Jack Beatty, On Point's news analyst. He was a longtime senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly. Author of Age of Betrayal: The Triumph of Money in America, 1865-1900.
Amid Housing Crisis, Sherman Gardens Redevelopment in Spotlight
After climbing a steep stairway and squeezing through narrow doorways and a galley kitchen of an empty Sherman Gardens apartment on Friday, officials saw firsthand some of the problems facing elderly residents and those with mobility challenges. The 80-unit state public housing property is one of more than 280 across...
Burbank Ice Arena officials open to senior center, recreation projects
READING – Whether it’s pickleball courts or a new senior center, Burbank Arena’s Board of Directors won’t stand in the way. Just don’t mess with their parking. Tuesday night the Select Board discussed the town’s lease with the Reading Ice Arena Authority. With all the talk of potentially putting something on the Symonds Way land surrounding the arena, it was a feeling out session for the board. Would the arena’s seven board members play nice with the town or would it become an issue? It didn’t take long to get an answer.
Boston Celtics beat reporter addresses Payton Pritchard's trade status
One reader of MassLive's Brian Robb and his Celtics Mailbag proposed the idea of trading away Payton Pritchard and Jaden Springer to get under the second tax apron, but Robb didn't believe going the route of signing second-round pick Anton Watson and other cheaper minimum value players would keep the bench afloat.
Ipswich provides relief for Boston’s overloaded immigrant support system
IPSWICH — From January to April, Bob Marley, spiced okra and chicken, and dancing feet enlivened the house of resident Glenn Gibbs. For 10 weeks, Gibbs hosted a family of Haitian immigrants. He said sharing his home with Farah, Israel, and their three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Shinay, was a “wonderful experience.” For the young family, it was respite from Boston’s overcrowded shelters.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Former Framingham restaurateurs now have plans for tapas eatery in Sudbury
SUDBURY — A new tapas restaurant is a step closer to opening on Boston Post Road after its liquor license was approved by the Select Board. The Sudbury Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a liquor license for Zayith Tapas and Bar, which is set to be located at 621 Boston Post Road (Route 20), former site of Fugakyu Café. Monali Lakhani, manager of the new tapas restaurant, described the eatery as a place serving small...
At Wayland's 'Roosters' camp young hockey players use Frisbees, footballs and tennis balls
WAYLAND - Liam McArdle stood atop a soccer ball and attempted to catch three tennis balls simultaneously. Miles Dandeneau shimmied, cut and ran away from a defender before looking back to receive a pass – from a quarterback. Ella Dolaher flung a Frisbee amid a jumble of hollering youngsters.
‘Hands off the Mullet': Boston boy hopes his hair makes him a champion
A South Boston 7-year-old with luscious locks of hair has high hopes to bring another championship title to his city. Brody Byrne is Boston's only representative at the USA Mullet Championships, where he's raising funds to provide homes for wounded veterans through Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. Brodie's...
For $5.95m, a seaside Rockport property is our Luxury Home of the Week
The home was significantly renovated in 2019. If summer has you dreaming of a coastal getaway, look no further than our luxury home of the week pick, an oceanside respite in Rockport. 183 South St. is set on 5.08 acres, with views looking out on Pebble Beach, Milk Island, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Red Sox connected to pair of top trade targets, one with Craig Breslow ties
The Boston Red Sox dropped their first game of the second half last night to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, it is still safe to say that they have exceeded expectations in the 2024 season. This means there are decisions to be made. With the trade deadline less than two...
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with two Bostonians continuing the region's ice cream legacy
This Sunday, July 21, Americans will celebrate their favorite creamy, dreamy dessert: ice cream. National Ice Cream Day started in 1984 with President Ronald Reagan officially marking the third Sunday in July as a day to honor the treat. And here in New England, we are in the perfect place...
Boston College files to build new archive for Catholic religious objects
Boston College has filed plans with the Boston Planning Department to build a three-story, roughly 45,000-square-foot building to store collections of religious stuff "as well as limited artwork and cultural artifacts" on a hillside between its Theology and Ministry Library and its St. John's Seminary property off Lake Street in Brighton.
In a packed room in Eastham, residents call for 'reset' on Outer Cape offshore wind
Chatham Select Board member Shareen Davis speaks Wednesday in Eastham at a public information session on proposed offshore wind areas off the Outer Cape, in the Gulf of Maine. Outer Cape residents filled a hotel ballroom to capacity in Eastham Wednesday for a meeting on offshore wind development areas off Cape Cod’s eastern shore.
Hospitals impacted by technology outage, experts weigh in
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Beyond flight delays and cancellations, the global tech outage impacted other things here in western Mass. The outage affected several hospitals across the state. We know that Mass General Brigham across the state in Boston was forced to cancel all elective surgeries and more locally, Cooley Dickinson also saw the impacts. Even operations here at Western Mass News were affected this morning.
Bleach-filled balloons damage lawns of Karen Read supporters; Canton police investigate
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, say they are investigating after lawns were damaged by bleach-filled balloons. , have had their property damaged. Two of the victims filed police reports. "You can see it's got a splatter," Rita Lombardi said, pointing to her yard. It started as a small section of browning.
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