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Moving on: New England Free Jacks rugby takes first step towards repeating as MLR champs
QUINCY — Defending Major League Rugby champions. One-seed in the Eastern Conference. Five wins in the last six matches. The New England Free Jacks are rolling, and have been all season long. The Free Jacks added to that resume on Saturday with a gritty 33-29 victory over Old Glory...
Interfaith Social Services elects Donna McGinn and Joe Silva to its board
Interfaith Social Services recently voted in two new members to their Board of Directors. Donna McGinn of Marshfield and Joe Silva of Middleboro were appointed to serve three-year terms. Donna McGinn, who joined Interfaith’s board as an At-Large Member in 2022, is VP of Human Resources at Ryan Specialty, an...
Popular Dartmouth Portuguese catering, takeout, and delivery eatery up for sale
A popular local catering, takeout, and delivery eatery known for its Portuguese cuisine is up for sale. Owner Caite Fontes announced on social media that she has decided to sell Two Sisters at 743 Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth. “For the past ten beautiful years, I have been blessed beyond measure...
Tragic Loss at Nantucket Triathlon, Participant from Connecticut Pronounced Dead After Swim
In a tragic turn of events during the Nantucket Triathlon held on Saturday, a participant was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in the waters off Jetties Beach. According to reports by NBC Boston, the Nantucket Fire Department responded to an emergency call at approximately 7 a.m. after lifeguards noticed the swimmer was unresponsive.
Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities
This month is the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and three organizations in Fairhaven are planning a celebration to recognize that landmark law. It's an occasion to celebrate people with disabilities, promote their visibility and applaud their achievements. M.O. L.I.F.E. Inc, the Fairhaven Commission...
Karen Read's case returns to court for first time after high-profile mistrial
DEDHAM, Mass. — Noisy crowds of demonstrators gathered Monday outside the Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, where Karen Read returned to court for a hearing that set a schedule for moving from her mistrial earlier this month to a second jury trial early next year. With no...
Eyes On the Street: the New Boylston Street Bike Lane In Back Bay
Earlier this month, Boston's Transportation Department put the finishing touches on a major new protected bike lane on Boylston Street through the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. We took a ride on the new bikeway last week at the tail end of the heat wave, and in spite of...
Condominium in Boston sells for $5.3 million
A condominium located at 1 Dalton Street in Boston has a new owner. The 1,841-square-foot property, built in 2015, was sold on July 2, 2024. The $5,250,000 purchase price works out to $2,852 per square foot. This apartment features two bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a flat roof design. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system.
MLB fans in amazement with Shohei Ohtani’s home run nearly clearing Dodger Stadium on Sunday Night Baseball vs. Red Sox
SHOHEI Ohtani continues to show how otherworldly his power can be - and he did just that on Sunday Night Baseball for all eyes to see. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, 30, hit a mammoth home run against the Boston Red Sox. Ohtani hit his first-ever All-Star game home run...
20-year-old flown to Boston trauma center after crashing ATV in Walpole woods
A 20-year-old was bleeding profusely after his all-terrain vehicle crashed Friday night in Walpole, Massachusetts, but he was able to receive a transfusion in the field before he was flown by medical helicopter to a Boston trauma center, thanks to the Canton Fire Department's whole blood program. The Walpole Fire...
‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail
Too much heat mixed with too many spirits and not enough common sense landed a man from Braintree, Mass., in a Bangor jail over the weekend. Kevin Reid, 30, had been attending the "Slightly Stoopid" concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor Saturday evening, police said. Coming off a...
5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 22nd
Unwind with us at Sunset Socials hosted by On the Dot®! Join the neighborhood this Thursday, July 25th, from 6-9PM at The LOT. Live music by local artist Kristen Cropanese, great company, and delicious drinks await at The Cantina! These socials happen every other Thursday until September 5th. RSVP now and stay updated on all our upcoming events by following @onthedotboston on Instagram!
Bail revoked for Dorchester man seized with gun, drugs, cash
BOSTON, July 16, 2024 – A Dorchester man had his prior bail revoked in Dorchester BMC Monday after being charged with illegally possessing a large-capacity firearm with the serial number defaced and fentanyl trafficking, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. KELVIN ORTIZ-GUERRERO, 25, was charged with illegal possession of a...
Cloudy and dry Sunday with some pop-up showers this evening
Warm with sunshine, low humidity, and a few ‘building’ clouds Sunday afternoon as a cold front drops through southern New England. Much of the afternoon looks to be on the dry side, but a few isolated ‘pop up’ showers and storms can’t be ruled out through this evening. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, low 80s at the beaches along with a northwest wind.
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