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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.
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...
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.
Massachusetts Shines in Trailer for Netflix Series ‘The Perfect Couple’
Your first look at a juicy series filmed in Massachusetts has arrived. The trailer for The Perfect Couple is packed with drama -- and some beautiful Bay State scenery. The movie, based on a New York Times bestselling Elin Hildebrand novel, is set on Nantucket. It was filmed on the island along with other locations including Mattapoisett.
Massachusetts man follows dream he had the night before to $1 million State Lottery payday; here is how he will spend it
A Massachusetts man followed his dream resulting in a big win on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Howard Kendall Jr. of Plymouth is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 instant ticket game.
Mass. has second highest cost of living in US, new study concludes
From gas to groceries, from rent to restaurant meals, you probably already know that life in the Bay State is expensive. According to a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, Massachusetts has the second-highest cost of living in the country, putting it behind only Hawaii, which is the most expensive state in the union.
Attleboro man drowns in Rutland jet ski incident, authorities say
Authorities recovered the body in Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday. A 46-year-old Attleboro man died in a jet ski incident in Rutland on Saturday, Rutland police said. The Rutland Police Department and Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a jet ski overturned in the water, police said in a statement. Witnesses reported the jet ski’s operator was “in depressed” before going missing underwater, according to police.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Mass. denies request to dump radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
A request to dump 1.1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay was rejected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Thursday, according to a Boston-based environmental group. The wastewater would’ve come from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, which was closed by an energy company called Holtec...
Forbes pegs RI as one of the most expensive states to live in. Here's what is driving that ranking.
According to a new Forbes.com report, it's really expensive and it's housing costs – both mortgages and rent – driving up the cost of living in the state. Forbes looked at several data sources to see how every state ranked in various measures. They were:. Cost of living,...
All's quiet on the primary front this election season. What's happening?
In the battle for the soul of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, a temporary cease-fire is in effect across much of the state this election season. The ideologically charged party primaries between progressive and moderate Democrats that set the tone of the last several state election cycles are fewer and farther between this...
How many Democrats, Republicans are there in RI? Here's the voter breakdown.
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, Rhode Island has 723,135 registered active voters, as of July 2024, according to the Secretary of State's website. That's out of a 1,095,962 total population, and 779,607 total voter records in the state. Here's how Rhode Island's registered voter demographic breaks down, and how...
Framingham has revised its traffic rules for the first time in more than 35 years
The new rule was recently approved by the Framingham Traffic Commission and City Council. The new traffic rules, which represent the first update in more than 30 years, call for the banning of all vehicles with commercial license plates from parking on any city streets between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday or anytime on Sunday. A violator can receive a $100 ticket.
Weather Now: Humid Next Few Days with Shwoers/Storms
Good morning! Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. Most of the upcoming week will be humid, and with that humidity comes increased chances of showers and t’storms. INTERACTIVE RADAR: Live Pinpoint Weather 12 Radar ». | | FLIGHT TRACKER. TODAY. We’ll see temperatures rising into the...
Assumption University reduces graduate school costs for future educators, effective this fall
WORCESTER — Due to a critical shortage of special educators nationwide, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs for master's degree students in special education and school counseling, beginning this fall. The goal is to make credentials in these areas more accessible, which in turn would push more students into...
UMass Chan communications team earns industry awards from AAMC and New England Society for Healthcare Communications
The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Communications was recognized this spring by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the PR Club of New England and PRovoke Media for outstanding work promoting the institution. The AAMC Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA)...
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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