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Home To U.S.’s Largest Debt Increase Is Iconic Massachusetts City
Some shocking news concerning certain Massachusetts residents according to the personal finance pros at WalletHub. Debt is a major global concern for many people nowadays obviously. But this latest report from WalletHub was still something of a shocker to me. WalletHub just released its report on the Cities Where People...
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...
Massachusetts’ Cheapest Car Insurance Companies
Car insurance premiums are up again nationwide and Fox Business says they could surge 22 percent by year's end. Wonderful. The cost of almost everything else is rising, so why not car insurance premiums?. Fox Business says, "A new report published by Insurify, an insurance comparison shopping site, shows the...
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.
Rams Host Maine for Bark in the Park Sunday
RHODE ISLAND VS. MAINE - SERIES NOTES. Rhode Island hosts Maine for the second home match in as many days for the Rams. Rhody faces the Black Bears for the second consecutive year. Before last season's 1-0 defeat in Orono, the teams hadn't faced since Sept. 11, 2016. That result was a 2-0 Rhody win in Kingston.
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 […]
Victim uses belt as tourniquet after 195 motorcycle crash
(WJAR) — Pawtucket emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash at 133 Webster Avenue at around 11:30 Friday night. Police said the victim, a 32-year-old man, used his own belt as a tourniquet for a “significant laceration” on his leg. According to Det. Sgt. Theodore Georgitsis, the...
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...
Dublin Rose bids farewell with final party
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Dublin Rose held a final farewell party Friday night. The Irish pub in Seekonk celebrated a successful 11 years of business. Co-owners said the decision to close was not up to them. A Whole Foods Market will replace the pub. Seekonk town officials said the...
King OSF Unleashes New Album ‘Baby Lord’: A Raw Testament to Resilience and Authenticity
In the world of hip-hop, few artists stand out as distinctly as King OSF. Known for his dynamic lyrics, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering commitment to authenticity, Antidote Music Group artist— King OSF drops his first project Baby Lord. King OSF is a unique anomaly in the game. Raised on the gritty streets of Providence’s South Side, his journey from the streets of Prov has been nothing short of raw and real.
Rhode Island women's basketball announces non-conference schedule; who the Rams will play
There promises to be no shortage of intrigue for the University of Rhode Island women's basketball team through its nonconference schedule. Twin sisters squaring off, the America East champions, an alum on an opposing sideline, two in-state rivals visiting, one of the sports biggest current brands and two difficult Ivy League road trips — that all awaits the Rams through the first two months of the season. ...
Harborside Inn fire; Ruggerio-Cioe rematch; Charlestown Breachway: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 18, supported by your subscriptions. Providence Place mall celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To mark that milestone, we take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep the huge mall running 24/7 – even after all the shoppers are tucked...
Man Allegedly Gets a Beatdown Over Jukebox Song Choice at Rhode Island Bar
In what might be the most dramatic jukebox-related drama of the decade, a Providence, Rhode Island, man found himself in the ER Tuesday morning—apparently for the crime of choosing the wrong song. Yes, police reports state that the man, who’s in his 40s, was subjected to an impromptu brawl...
Enter to Win Pitbull Tickets in Mansfield
The Fun 107 Ticket Window is open! Thanks to PLAY Arcade and Revitalize RX Dartmouth, your chance to win concert tickets happens all summer. Pitbull is coming to Mansfield and we have your chance to win tickets. Pitbull is playing at The Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Sunday, September 15....
Westport man to be enshrined into Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin of Westport, MA will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner.
New Bedford man held following Wareham hotel gunfire
WAREHAM, MASS. (WJAR) — A New Bedford man is due in court Monday on charges of Assault to Murder; Firearm Discharge Within 500 Feet of a Building; Reckless Endangerment of Children and more after being arrested Saturday night at a Wareham hotel. On Sunday, Wareham Police said they had...
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...
Plymouth County woman sentenced to prison for murdering husband
PLYMOUTH – A Marshfield woman has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for stabbing her husband, Michael Ricci, Sr. to death, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. On August 2nd, 49-year-old Christine Ricci was found guilty by a Plymouth...
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