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New England College Hosts over 500 Executive Master’s Students for Summer Residency
In June, New England College hosted over 500 students from the College’s executive master’s degree programs for their summer residency weekend. These programs include Business Administration, MBA; Data Science and Analytics, MS; Information Technology and Cybersecurity, MS; and Information Technology Project Management, MS. NEC’s executive master’s programs are...
Giant lobster rolls at Boston sub shop sell for $11 for limited time
BOSTON - It's wicked fresh – and brace yourself – a Boston sub shop sold their gigantic $99 lobster rolls for just $11 for a limited time Wednesday morning."It's insane to get that big lobster roll for $11. So we had to get it, we had to get it," exclaimed one patron.$11 for the "U.S.S. Lobstitution"Another bystander's jaw dropped at a sheer glance of the so-called "U.S.S. Lobstitution.""I cannot believe the size of that. That's amazing… is that REAL," the man questioned.Oh, it's real, and some people waited outside of Pauli's North End bright and early for a chance to...
As Hurricane Beryl heads to Jamaica, Jamaicans in Massachusetts watch and wait
BOSTON - With Jamaica in Hurricane Beryl's path, Bostonians who grew up on the island are worried about family and friends at home. People like Ernie Campbell, who owns Boston's Jamaican Mi Hungry and whose 80-year-old mother still lives in Jamiaca."The best thing we sell is rice, beans, plantains, jerk chicken - it's called The Classic," Campbell said.Local Jamaicans keep an eye on Hurricane BerylThis Jamaican comfort food tastes like home for Campbell, and he's thinking about his family now more than ever."We try to do what we can for the family," said Campbell."It's going to be a lot of...
Boston Bids Farewell as Fajitas & ‘Ritas to Close After 35 Flavorful Years as Lease Ends
After 35 years of spicing up Boston's downtown dining scene, Fajitas & ‘Ritas at 25 West St. will soon be closing its doors permanently. With a final day set for July 13, 2024, the Tex-Mex establishment known for its affordable and vibrant dishes and drinks, has asked its patrons to join in making the last days unforgettable, as reported by Boston.com. In a farewell post to their clientele, the restaurant expressed gratitude for the "support and memories we’ve shared over the years."
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
Don Orsillo takes shot at Red Sox during Padres series in regard to Boston departure
Former NESN broadcaster Don Orsillo returned to Fenway Park for the second time since his departure from the network in 2015. The former Boston Red Sox play-by-play announcer, who called games alongside the late, great Jerry Remy, reported an outpouring of love from fans in his former city. He worked in Boston for the first time as an opposing broadcaster during the San Diego Padres series from June 28-30.
Video shows a runaway boat going in circles on a lake
GILFORD, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol responded to a runaway boat on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee on Wednesday. Video captured by a ULocal New Hampshire member showed the boat going in circles in Gilford, according to sister station WMUR. The video shows two people coming up...
Auto insurance 101 for new grads: Simple steps to get started
(BPT) - Graduation is an exciting time, but it also means new responsibilities. If you’ve been on your parents’ auto insurance and now need your own, don’t worry! These simple steps from Mercury Insurance will help you get the coverage you need. “Graduates are stepping into a...
School district drops challenge against former business administrator
LACONIA — The city’s school board will no longer fight a decision that a former employee was wrongfully denied pay for unused vacation time, ending a legal battle that started with her firing more than two years ago. Christine Blouin, then-business administrator for the school district, was fired...
Somersworth man charged for anti-LGBTQ message at Dover church
DOVER — A Somersworth man is facing charges for allegedly posting an anti-LGBTQ message on the front door of the First Parish Church at 218 Central Ave. Isaac Santiago, 49, was charged with criminal threatening, a Class A misdemeanor, according to Dover Police Chief William Breault. The sign was...
Mike Caparco Commits To Rivier University
An '03 from Cranston, RI, Caparco has spent the past two seasons in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) with the Seahawks. In his first season, he played 37 games, recording 3 goals and 9 assists for a total of 12 points. In the 2023-24 season, he played 44 games, tallying 13 goals and 12 assists for a total of 25 points.
$710K Lottery Jackpot: North Attleborough-Based Trust Claims Prize
The winning Megabucks ticket was sold at a Bristol County store for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22, and claimed by the Coogan Smith 2024 Clients' Trust One, Massachusetts State Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, July 3. The trust, which was represented by trustee Stephen Withers Jr., chose to receive...
Trader Joe's gluten-free bagels actually contain high levels of gluten, lawsuit says
The lawsuit said while the product is clearly labeled as “gluten-free,” testing done by a nonprofit coalition reportedly found the bagels have nearly 13 times the limit to be considered gluten-free.
Lukas Nelson Is Having a Moment After Stepping up for Ailing Father Willie During Outlaw Festival
Lukas Nelson has captured the hearts of fans everywhere after stepping up to perform in place of his father, Willie Nelson, at multiple stops during the Outlaw Music Festival. Willie has been recovering and resting on doctor’s orders recently, and has canceled multiple live appearances during the festival. However, Lukas has taken his father’s place temporarily, playing Willie Nelson’s hits for eager fans.
Carver Has First Massachusetts Mosquito Cases of EEE Detected for 2024
BOSTON (WBSM) — The first positive mosquito samples for Eastern equine encephalitis of the 2024 season have been detected in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver, which is in Plymouth County. MassDPH said no...
An outburst over a croissant shop in Chilmark
A Vineyard farmer stormed out of a recent public hearing, swearing at local officials, as members of the Chilmark select board gave their approval to a croissant shop to open in Menemsha. The contentious topic that elicited so much fervor: the approval of a common victualler’s license — required of...
Westbrook man sentenced after pleading guilty to hitting troopers with car
YORK COUNTY, Maine — A Westbrook man has been sentenced to serve two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges stemming from hitting state police with his car in Hollis in August 2023. Tyler Croston faced numerous charges after police said he hit a group of three...
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