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Former Boston Bruins Defenseman & Forward Struggling for Work
Last summer, Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney signed several free agents on team-friendly deals that ended up being a big part of the 2023-24 success the Black and Gold had. A lot of those players inked one-year deals and became free agents this summer. Two of them are still looking for work one month ahead of training camps opening across the league.
Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrests level 3 offender wanted for questioning
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section Metro Team has arrested 53-year-old Edmund LaChance for failing to register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. According to the Massachusetts State Police, LaChance was separately wanted for questioning in a disturbing incident on Tuesday evening when a suspicious man driving in...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
Mass. State Police trooper arrested after domestic incident
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was arrested last week in Fitchburg and has been placed on restricted duty, according to court records and the State Police. Trooper Dylan Knox, 31, of Fitchburg, faces charges connected to a domestic incident on Aug. 15, records in Fitchburg District Court show. He was...
Fatal crashes in Brockton, Stoughton; cemetery removes decorations: 5 top stories
BROCKTON — Throughout last school year, groups of Brockton High School students were causing chaos and damage inside many nearby businesses located across Belmont Street, according to several store managers. A new Starbucks is now open for business and plans to close the dining area between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. when BHS students get out of school. A pedestrian from New Bedford died Tuesday night after being struck by a van on North Quincy Street....
Upcoming vigil to remember victims of overdose, substance abuse. What to know about it
QUINCY ‒ On a large screen outside city hall, the names and faces of lost sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, parents and loved ones will appear one after the other for a solid 30 minutes. The annual presentation drives home the scope and deep local impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic, which has claimed the lives of well over half-million Americans since the turn of the century. Quincy's 14th candlelight vigil in memory of those from Quincy...
Massive Massachusetts Meat Recall Due To Dangerous Metal
It's just one of those things that I'm terrified of. For some, it's sharks. For others, it's spiders that scare them. To each his own, I say. For whatever reason, I've always been scared of biting into something and finding some foreign object that shouldn't be there. It could be...
Popular Retailer With 6 Massachusetts Locations Planning Temporary Closure
Summer vacation is nearing the end but not without a big celebration to go out on a high note. That's right the Labor Day holiday weekend is our one last summer vacation/party opportunity. Whether you're traveling on Labor Day weekend or are hosting or attending a picnic, chances are you'll probably need to pick up some goods.
This may be the last chance to pick up Craftwork artifacts before Amy Lou Stein leaves for Europe
This may be the last chance to pick up Craftwork artifacts before Amy Lou Stein leaves for Europe. Amy Lou Stein, the owner and operator of the eclectic space called Craftwork in Somerville, is leaving after 17 years for a move to Europe. Sales of jewelry and her unique stone art objects go on through her online shop since an announcement Aug. 12 and closing of the store at 259 Highland Ave.
Massachusetts Man Missing in South Carolina During Family Vacation
Recently, 60 year old Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski goes missing during a vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Currently, they ask local home and business owners to periodically check security camera footage to see if they can find him. Moreover, they stress the importance of checking places like pools, sheds, and any other quiet, secluded areas where the man could be missing.
Drew Bledsoe on Tom Brady calling games: ‘I’ll be annoyed by his squeaky voice’
Mackenzie Salmon, host of Sports Seriously, sat down with former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who shared insights on various topics, from the New England Patriots’ future to Tom Brady’s “squeaky voice”. Bledsoe expressed strong confidence in Jerod Mayo, the Patriots’ new head coach, describing him...
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