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Needham Native, Second Astronaut Will Get Return Ride On SpaceX Capsule Amid Starliner Trouble
Pilot Suni Williams, from the town of Needham in Norfolk County, and commander Butch Wilmore will abandon Boeing’s troubled Starliner and instead hitch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon capsule in February 2025, NASA confirmed Saturday, Aug. 24. The stunning decision capped off 11 weeks of uncertainty after NASA...
Select Board ratifies new cable agreement
The Tewksbury Select Board met in August at town hall. The board discussed Comcast cable television license renewal proceedings. The town’s current agreement is set to expire in September 2025. The board praised Tewksbury Telemedia Director Brian Dorrington and Town Manager Richard Montuori for their work throughout the license renewal process.
Town continues its preparation on MBTA zoning case
The Select Board and the Planning Board met in its second executive session with the attorneys defending the town in the lawsuit to discuss strategy on Aug. 14. Select Board member Ben Zoll voted against going into the most recent executive session with the Planning Board. “The motion was to...
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
Kenny Chesney kicks off Gillette triple hard with pranks by Megan Moroney
The tour wraps this weekend after three shows in Foxborough, MA. After shattering his record at MetLife by over a thousand people, Kenny Chesney came into Gillette Stadium blazing. Returning to the birthplace of No Shoes Nation for an unprecedented three nights, the beginning of the end of Chesney’s full-tilt Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour was a night of high spirits, beloved songs, and surprises that ran from deeply heartfelt to downright tricky; but from the moment the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar took the stage with “Living in Fast Forward,” it was on.
Backpack, school supply giveaway held in several communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A backpack and school supply giveaway was held in several communities on Saturday. Cities and towns that participated in the “Back to School Celebration” included Providence, Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Cumberland and West Warwick. There were also resource tables available with financial assistance, education and health related information. The WPRI […]
Wilmington Public Schools Offer Meals At No Cost For All Students
Below is a press release from Wilmington Public Schools’ Food Services Department:. WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all WPS schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
WHS Class Of 1969 Announces 55th Reunion On September 7
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School Class of 1969 is holding its 55th Reunion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue). The cost is $25 per person, which includes pizza, antipasto salad, sandwiches, dessert, and a cash...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Town Still Looking To Fill Finance Committee Vacancy
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is accepting applications from interested individuals who would like to volunteer their services as a member of the Finance Committee. Letters of interest, or a completed application for appointment, may be directed to the Finance Committee Appointing Committee, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.
WCTV NEWS: “Under The Lights” Is Back For Season 3, Watch First Two Episodes
Below is an announcement from Wilmington Community Television:. Under the Lights Season 3 Episode 1: Summer Session. Season Three of Under the Lights is upon us! In episode one, we watch the remarkable senior class of 2024 graduate, but not before Christian Febbo overcomes 1 in 1 million odds to land a spot on a Division I college roster. We get to know Wilmington High Cheerleaders Bella Iascone, Lily King, Mary Almas and Erin Murray, who talk about their favorite memories from the last season, the upcoming season, and of course, the toughest question of all: their thoughts on Bella’s brother and 2024 football captain Nick’s haircut. We also follow rising sophomore quarterback Mark Holleran’s offseason workouts, hear junior Colin Allard’s thoughts on Holleran’s progress, and join the Wildcats as they begin their summer 7 on 7 play.
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
Another title for 12U Redmen Red: Girls finish summer by capturing Redmen Rumble
After coming off a second place finish (due to rain) in its last tournament in Woburn, the 12U Redmen Red softball team was feeling confident going into its final tournament of their season. The tournament, the Third Annual Redmen Rumble, which was held in Tewksbury this past weekend was comprised...
Eagles bounce back, improve to 8-1: ECFL squad tops Randolph, could wrap up top seed this weekend
LOWELL — It didn’t take long for the Mill City Eagles to come back from their first loss of the season. The Eagles, an East Coast Football League team that plays its home games in Lowell, rebounded with a 28-12 victory against the Randolph Oilers on Saturday at Cawley Stadium.
Orleans Block Party Celebrates Community
The Orleans Police Department's annual block party has become an August ritual - and a key part of an ongoing community building effort. “We really develop strategies on how we can connect with our community members because as a police organization we will never be successful if we don't have the trust and support of our community....”
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for August 17, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Saturday, August 17, 2024:. Isadora Lopes Pereira (30, North Andover) was served a summons for Operating A Motor Vehicle With A Suspended License and License Plate Violation. (6:43am) Terrell D. Jones (23, Wilmington) was served a summons...
Man with metal detector finds lost wedding ring on Scituate beach
SCITUATE - A man with a metal detector is being called a hero by a woman who lost her wedding ring on Humarock Beach in Scituate.A lost ring and a desperate search"We were shaking our hands off because his hands were dirty with sand, and I noticed my ring was gone, and my heart just sank," said Courtney DeFusco. DeFusco's husband, Stephen, searched for hours while she was at work as a nurse at Mass General. Even their son, Jackson, looked where they spent time at the beach. "We found pennies... Not the ring," Jackson said.Courtney DeFusco worried that the rolling...
Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving Reveals 2024-25 Schedule
Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season, aiming to maintain its status as Ivy League champions with a challenging, road-focused agenda. The season kicks off on November 15-16 with a double-dual meet against Cornell and Dartmouth in Ithaca, New York, and features only two home meets at Blodgett Pool. The Crimson hopes to build on last year's strong start and will join the Minnesota Invitational in December before resuming its season in January against Arizona. The regular season culminates with the Ancient Eight rivalry meet against Yale and Princeton, leading into the Ivy League Championships at the end of February.
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
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