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Mattapoisett resident walks 27,000th mile
MATTAPOISETT — Brad Hathaway reached his house to conclude his daily walk on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 31. He turned around at the end of his driveway and met a round of applause from the dozens of people who followed him on the walk. This stroll was a...
Knot a problem: DNRT sees fundraising success
The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust held its Boatyard Bash for the first time in four years, and this time it wasn’t in its typical location, according to Kendra Parker, DNRT development and outreach specialist. With their typical barn location unavailable, the DNRT was left scrambling for a place to...
Gaudreau brothers remembered as "special kids" by BC coaches
BOSTON -- The hockey world is mourning the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey on Thursday night. The loss of the two brothers hits home at Boston College, where the two were stars on and off the ice for the Eagles. "They were such a joy to coach," recalled longtime Eagles head coach Jerry York, who coached both brothers at Boston College. "Each coach wants to have the best practice today, and they would make it the best practice when they stepped on the ice because they were so...
All-Time Great Soaks It All In As LPGA Finally Returns To Massachusetts
NORTON, Mass. -- Nothing about her really stood out, as she stood perched on the ramp of the bleachers next to the 18th green Friday at TPC Boston. She seamlessly blended in, watching LPGA stalwart and local star Megan Khang play the challenging hole in Round 2 of the FM Championship.
Food festivals, fairs and family days: Here are 13 of the best Brockton-area events
BROCKTON − Fall is right around the corner and the end of summer brings with it outdoor food festivals featuring homemade delicacies and plenty of family-fun activities. There are many events set for throughout the Brockton area to look forward to in the coming months, from food festivals, to family fun days, to Renaissance Faires and agricultural celebrations. ...
VIDEO: Everyone Is Saying The Same Thing About Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum After He Embarrassingly Missed 3 Consecutive Layups Against A Fan In China
Ahead of the NBA 2024-25 regular season, Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum participated in a basketball session in China. The five-time NBA All-Star is a prolific offensive player, registering multiple high-scoring games. However, he failed to make close-range shots during the hoop session in China and faced brutal trolling from the NBA fans on social media.
Massachusetts man gives deputy fake name during Brewer traffic stop
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - A Massachusetts man wanted for federal drug offenses was arrested after reportedly giving police a false name during a traffic stop. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy conducted a traffic stop near the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge on Saturday. We’re told the driver of...
River Hawks Kick Off Season at Vermont Invitational
ST. ALBANS, Vt. – The UMass Lowell men's cross country team opened up the 2024 season Saturday afternoon up north at the Vermont Invitational at Hard-Ack Recreation Area. "Overall, it was a really good start," said Head Coach Gary Gardner . We tried to give some of the younger athletes a chance to compete early in the season. The men really showed their depth. Keegan, Dante and Anthony ran well. The thing I'm most pleased about is the grit they raced with. It was sophomore Keegan Tierney (East Greenwich, R.I.) that led the way for the River Hawks in the...
Man at Boston’s Logan airport stopped for allegedly having an “unusual and highly volatile explosive”
Defendant allegedly sought to inspire Armenian militants. “BOSTON – A Newton, Mass. man has been charged with allegedly engaging in a scheme to conceal his efforts to develop bomb making skills after he triggered an explosion in his dormitory room at the University of Chicago. He is also charged with making false statements to federal officials at Logan International Airport after his bags set off alarms for explosives.
Five Homes Around Watertown Were Sold This Week
Three townhouses and two condos were sold this week. 11 Church Hill Road #11, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,951 sq. ft., Townhouse, Sold: $959,000. 27 Charles St. #27, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,864 sq. ft. Townhouse, Sold: $910,000. 6 Eight Summer St. #2, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,015 sq. ft....
Attend These Can’t-Miss September Events in Merrimack Valley
$35–$65 Ready for a whimsical evening of historical dancing? The Wonderland Ball encourages you to wear elegant attire inspired by Alice in Wonderland and historical fancy dress. Dancing will include a mix of contra dances, quadrilles, and round dances. No partner is required and beginners are welcome, as the dances will be taught throughout the ball. Light refreshments will be served.
WQVR Gets the Go-Ahead to Operate Its HEBA at Night
WQVR(AM) 940 in Webster, Mass., has been granted a license to cover for nighttime operation of its High-Efficiency Broadband Antenna, or HEBA. It’s a win for WQVR’s engineering team, which includes the HEBA’s architect, Phasetek’s Kurt Gorman, Isotrope’s David Maxson, Remote Media Service’s John Garrett and Loud & Clean Broadcast Science’s Grady Moates. WQVR’s HEBA is a compact AM broadcast antenna that occupies a 40-foot square footprint and does not use ground radials or guy wires.
Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury's Garden of Sweet Remembrance blooms once again
SHREWSBURY — "Sooner or later, everything old is new again," Stephen King wrote within the pages of "The Colorado Kid," and while he may have been alluding to the novel's mystery, the same can be said about many things, including what remains of a long-lost mansion hidden in Shrewsbury's Prospect Park. ...
Andover Recreation hosts Super Hero Day
Andover Recreation hosted several pre-school park events in the runup to back-to-school, including Super Hero Day on Aug. 22 at The Park (Chestnut and Bartlet streets). Kids from 1- to 6-years-old dressed as their favorite super heroes; enjoyed a morning filled with games, activities, arts, crafts and face painting; and took pictures against the super hero backdrop made for the event.
Easton affordable housing lottery; ex-Stoughton cop charged in killing: Top stories
BROCKTON − Christopher Correia, second-in-command for finance at Brockton Public Schools, filed his long-awaited whistleblower lawsuit against the city. The bombshell lawsuit alleges retaliation, illegal spending, defamation and cronyism. What the whistleblower says happened and the responses. Federal officials announced that ex-Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is charged will killing Sandra Birchmore inside her Canton apartment. Shocking new details were revealed in the indictment. ...
See all homes sold in Cape Cod, Aug. 25 to Aug. 31
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cape Cod reported from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. There were 86 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,274-square-foot home on Service Road in West Barnstable that sold for $690,000.
State gets down and dirty aiding Alewife Brook cleanup
Providing the following account is Kristin Anderson, founder of Save the Alewife Brook, the volunteer group that has been seeking since October 2022 to clean up the long, sewage-infested waterway bordering Arlington. On Aug. 31, she reported a significant step taken by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation --...
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