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Nearly 50 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Tuesday
As unsettled weather settled in over Massachusetts on Tuesday morning, close to 50 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 47 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30 a.m. update...
Guards With Guns At Mass. RMV
I popped over to the Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) last week to put a car on the road only to realize that they've got two armed guards at the entrance, not the entrance to the building, but the actual service center. Noticing just just one guard before, I...
Suspect in fatal Market Basket shooting arrested in Dominican Republic
18-year-old Adrian Pena will be charged with fleeing justice, the Essex County DA said. The man who allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old in a Lynn Market Basket parking lot in June was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said. Adrian Pena, 18, is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service...
New Hampshire man arrested in connection with deadly shooting outside Massachusetts Hindu temple
LOWELL, Mass. — A New Hampshire man is expected to appear in court Wednesday on charges stemming from a shooting early Saturday morning that killed one person and injured two others outside a Hindu temple in Lowell, Massachusetts. Paul Garcia, 38, of Dover, was arrested Tuesday in Lawrence, according...
Natick non-profit roundup: Diaper drive; Hustle for Muscle 5K coming up; Blood drive on July 24
The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy is hosting a diaper drive at its lodge (37 Washington Ave.) on Sunday, July 28, 9am-noon. A Place to Turn is facing a critical shortage of diapers for its patrons, families in the community. All sizes are needed, but especially sizes 4 and 6.
Beloved Red Wing Diner Returns At New Location In Franklin
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A version of the Red Wing Diner has reopened at a new location in Franklin nearly a year after the beloved seafood and pizza spot shuttered in Walpole. The iconic spot off of Route 1 had been open in one form or another for...
In Massachusetts, a new veterans hospital by Payette embodies “compassion, dignity, and sustainability”
Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a city of 38,000 people just north of Boston. (East Boston, to be exact.) In Chelsea’s historic Powder Horn Hill neighborhood, a new hospital that provides long-term care for veterans by Payette opened its doors last year. The new Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea provides 154...
Brockton Public Schools' new interim superintendent 'excited' to join school district
BROCKTON — The Brockton School Committee penned a contract with new Interim Superintendent Priya Tahiliani last week, solidifying her as the school district’s temporary leader for the upcoming year. Tahiliani started her new role on July 17, just one day after the new contract was signed. She will serve as interim superintendent of Brockton Public Schools for one year until her contract ends on June 30, 2025. ...
Brockton Campanelli on Aspen Street that sold for $530K has modern luxury, classic charm.
BROCKTON − A Campanelli-syle home on Aspen Steet sold for $530,000. "This renovated, traditional ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and classic charm," according to the real estate listing. The primary suite has two double closets and a new ensuite bathroom, equipped with tiled walls and a glass walk-in shower. This property was sold by Aaron Johnson, RE/MAX Platinum. In East Bridgewater, property on Daisy Lane sold for $949,000. This 3,000 square-foot home...
Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and passing showers expected for New England
Another cool-ish, clammy day. Some would define "clammy" as a humid, cool day, and that's exactly what's on tap for Wednesday. Highs will only manage the low 70s as the clouds keep the upper hand and the breezes come in from the east. There will be a couple of showers at times, with the slight chance some of them drop a short period of heavy rain.
Celebrate Independence Day week at Boston Harborfest
The annual event brings four days of historical reenactments, live music, and fireworks to Boston. The annual Boston Harborfest returns to town Independence Day week, bringing live entertainment, historical reenactments, and fireworks to downtown Boston for a four-day celebration. The week culminates with the City of Boston’s official Independence Day commemoration on the morning of the Fourth of July, including a parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
This weekend at Tanglewood: Andris Nelsons leads the BSO and soloists in pieces celebrating 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth, 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director
Lenox — On the weekend of July 26 through 28, at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Serge Koussevitzky’s birth and the 100th anniversary of his appointment as the BSO’s first music director. The Russian conductor and bassist will be feted by Shed performances throughout the weekend, with appearances by Tanglewood favorites Yefim Bronfman and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, both of whom have appeared at the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home more than two dozen times; baritone Will Liverman; the BSO’s own Edwin Barker; and British pianist Paul Lewis.
NBA offseason grades for Eastern Conference teams: 76ers, Nets chase Celtics, Heat disappoint with 'D'
There are two types of teams in the Eastern Conference. Type No. 1 is the Boston Celtics. The best team in the NBA. The reigning champions. The most balanced starting five the NBA has seen in decades. Ideally, every team in the Eastern Conference wants to be the Boston Celtics. There can sadly only be one Boston Celtics.
Steward hospitals said to be safe overall, despite concerns
The court-mandated patient care ombudsman responsible for monitoring care at Steward Health Care-owned hospitals during bankruptcy proceedings said that she has not seen any problems requiring immediate attention. However, she identified areas of potential improvement and raised concerns about a patient who attempted suicide while under hospital surveillance.
Warren Haynes Band Books Us Tour – New Album Coming Soon
Fresh off their run performing on Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, the Warren Haynes Band, led by Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes, has announced their Million Voices Whisper Tour in the US. The new 16-date run launches September 19th in Fort Lauderdale, making stops in Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Richmond, Washington, DC, Nashville, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and more, before wrapping October 12th in Boston. They have also revealed their new studio album, Million Voices Whisper, will be released this fall. Keep reading below for live listings and more.
Bay State health care could look different after flurry of legislative action
12:00 | Pioneer Public Interest Law Center hosts a briefing on how artificial intelligence is changing the legal services landscape | Pioneer Institute, 185 Devonshire St., Suite 1101, Boston. 1:30 | Conference committee tasked with reconciling House and Senate versions of clean energy legislation holds its first meeting | Room...
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