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Getting Answers: Massachusetts approaches record motorcycle deaths this year
A fatal motorcycle crash on the Mass Pike on Friday morning in West Springfield is under investigation. It’s the second motorcyclist to die in less than a week in Western Massachusetts.
Job fairs organized for employees of 2 Massachusetts hospitals closing amid Steward's bankruptcy
BOSTON — Ahead of the closures of Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer at the end of the month, state officials are organizing a series of job fairs to assist more than 1,200 employees who will be losing their jobs. Dallas-based Steward Health Care...
Tuesday, August 27: Fun and Games
NEEDHAM, Mass. — As temperatures drop, you may be hunting for indoor activities. Pac-Man and pinball enthusiasts, rejoice! In Norwood, a retro video game enthusiast has built his dream business,Hometown Arcade. A local couple serves up board games alongside the comfort fare at The Castle in Beverly. Backyard cornhole has given way to competitive leagues all over New England, and one local business is churning out custom boards. Finally, if you’re up for an outdoor activity, Ted Reinstein takes the “Mobsters and Lobsters” tour, highlighting Boston’s seamier past.
Woburn resident hosting tennis event
Tournament Director Jeff Semon of Woburn has announced the first Lexington Tennis Doubles Championship. “The goal of the LTDC is to engage tennis players of all levels and abilities in friendly competition to grow and sustain the game of tennis in Lexington and beyond,” Semon said. The LTDC will...
Wednesday, August 28: Second Time Around
NEEDHAM, Mass. — We trace what happens after people leave unwanted clothing in a collection bin, and meet an artist who turns old skis and snowboards into seating. At The Great Exchange in Devens, nonprofits shop for office furniture and other leftovers donated by area businesses. And secondhand stores aren’t just for clothing and furniture: Make & Mend offers gently used arts and crafts supplies.
Thursday, August 29: The Gatekeepers
NEEDHAM, Mass. — They are “the gatekeepers,” and tonight we get a little insight into their roles. We meet a veteran Boston hotel bellman who has welcomed guests for decades, while collecting bits of hotel history on the side. We step aboard a patrol boat with the guardian of a local harbor; meet a New Hampshire native who trains canine guard dogs for super-high-end clients; and get a peek inside the newly-restored The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Finally, we curl up with a beautiful book at the Boston Athenaeum.
Friday, August 30: Pedal Power
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Ted Reinstein visits South County, R.I., where bikes are a big deal. Ted hits the local bike path, stops by a bike-themed restaurant, and visits an indoor “ramp room.” Erika Tarantal takes a look at Boston’s big bike lane expansion, and a new plan to reduce traffic congestion with “e-bikes” for food delivery. We meet women learning to ride a bicycle for the first time, and a program that helps kids “earn” a new bike. Finally, Shayna Seymour fulfills many a New England kid’s dream - pedaling the beloved swan boats in the Boston Public Garden.
Massachusetts Homeopathic Seasonal Allergy Relief: Natural Treatment Announced
Following the announcement, Massachusetts residents can request an alternative allergy treatment that utilizes natural ingredients, eliminating the potential side effects associated with traditional medications. For more information, visit https://www.poeholistichealth.com/. According to Dr. Aleena Banerji, the clinical director of Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, the allergy season in Massachusetts...
Hear About the City’s Communication’s Team & the New 311 System in the Latest Episode of the Watertown Cable Show
Two members of the City of Watertown’s Communications Team sat down with the hosts of Inside Watertown at the Watertown Cable studio this week. They talked about efforts to speak to and hear from Watertown residents, including the new 311 Service Center. Tyler Cote, the Community Engagement Specialist, and...
Daily Double of Favorite National Food Days!
— News via Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. Today is a National Day daily double for two favorite food treats: peach pie and waffles!. When it is harvest season few things brighten a dinner menu or as just a simple treat, it is tough to top a freshly baked peach pie.
School Committee Reflects on Past Goals, Charts Out New Ones
School Committee members are beginning to shape their vision for the upcoming school year, with a series of goals focused on data-based decision-making, continuing policy revision work, assessing progress on the strategic plan, and developing a budget in line with student needs. The goals were discussed at the School Committee’s...
The New England cat show is coming up. Here's how you can go
You've heard of dog shows, but have you heard of cat shows? That's right. There's a cat show coming to town. The Cat Fanciers' Association will be presenting the New England Meow Outfit (NEMO) cat show. ...
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Channing Tatum And Daughter Visit Salem For Private Walking Tour
SALEM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Beth Crowley has given or arranged tours around Salem for roughly 80,000 people since she founded Witch City Walking Tours ten years ago. "But someone like Channing Tatum, this is our first," Crowley told WBZ NewsRadio Friday. Crowley was contacted weeks ago to give...
Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark with Dr. Greg Skomal
The shark biologist who quite unexpectedly found himself in the middle of the newest white shark hotspot tells his story and the story of these magnificent creatures. Based on his book Chasing Shadows, written with Ret Talbot, this presentation highlights this remarkable conservation success story, which is loaded with cutting-edge science, drama, and controversy. From the fascinating early days of shark research on the east coast to the consequences of the so-called Jaws effect and the heart-stopping moment when he found himself beneath a 17-foot white shark off Cape Cod, Skomal sets the record straight about this iconic species.
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