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You can now carry a switchblade legally as Massachusetts rules ban violates 2nd Amendment
It's now legal to carry switchblades in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a ban on carrying a switchblade knife violated the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, striking down a 1957 state law that forbade the carrying spring-release knives. ...
Brockton's very own food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store
BOSTON — Brockton’s very own food blogger has launched his first flagship location in the heart of Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks to get you through the workday. Right on 700 Albany St., Boston, where a subway used to reside, Mirbentz Jean Francois redesigned the large space and converted it into a convenience store and take-out restaurant called "Did You Eat Yet." ...
Last Bank Robbery Suspect Makes Plea Deal
The fourth and final man accused of robbing the Vineyard Haven Rockland Trust in 2022 has agreed to plead guilty in hopes of leniency for his sentencing. Miquel Jones, a suspect in the November 2022 robbery of the Edgartown Vineyard-Haven Road bank, entered a plea agreement with the U.S. District Court in Boston on Monday.
After record-setting campaign, Apponequet's Brody Joly is back better than ever
LAKEVILLE — Brody Joly established himself as one of the best running backs to ever play at Apponequet Regional last year by setting the school’s single-season marks for rushing yards (1,509) and touchdowns (29). And to think he did all of that with a banged-up knee. ...
Car vs pole knocks out power in Mashpee
MASHPEE – A car struck a utility pole in Mashpee just after 4 AM Friday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Industrial Drive. The driver was treated and released at the scene. The impact knocked out power in the area until Eversource could remotely switch around the area. Line crews responded to […] The post Car vs pole knocks out power in Mashpee appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Meet the man who shoots (pictures) of birds
Photographer Bob Warner is a regular contributor to the Plymouth Independent’s “Your Art Here” section. The Plymouth resident’s closeup photographs of birds, in particular, are stunning. Videojournalist Christopher Harting recently spent some time with Warner to find out more about the man and his art. He captures Warner’s story in this short video.
Hotel workers are ready to strike this weekend
The strike would come after months of unsuccessful negotiations over wages and workloads. Hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 26 in Boston are preparing to strike at 35 hotels as soon as this Sunday. As contracts expire at the end of the month, UNITE Here Local 26 is preparing...
Boston hotel workers poised to strike if deal isn’t reached by Sunday
“They’re willing to go on strike to get what they deserve,” Aramayo explained Saturday. “I think the easiest way to explain this is if you ask any hotel worker whether the economy is working for them, they’ll say, ‘Absolutely not.’”
Jaylen Brown issues strong warning ahead of NBA season
Jaylen Brown sure does not sound satisfied with his championship ring and his Finals MVP trophy. The Boston Celtics All-Star Brown issued a strong warning to the rest of the NBA via his Instagram page this weekend. He responded to a comment from a fan who said that Brown was about to enter his “villain... The post Jaylen Brown issues strong warning ahead of NBA season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Evening Notes: Bruins’ Swayman, Dubois & Flames’ Trade Talks
The Boston Bruins are considering a short-term bridge deal for goaltender Jeremy Swayman as contract discussions continue past Labor Day. With a .919 save percentage across 132 NHL games and previous accolades, Swayman has built a solid case for a significant contract. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals plan to pair Pierre-Luc Dubois with Tom Wilson to boost his scoring potential after a lackluster season, while the Calgary Flames are reportedly exploring trade options, including players like Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson, signaling a potential rebuilding phase.
Voice actor says Boston Duck Tours has ‘more talk of death’ than he expected
A voice actor who came to Boston recently was surprised at the amount of times death was mentioned during one of the city’s most popular tourist activities. Dan Povenmire, known for voicing the character of Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz in the Disney Channel animated series “Phineas and Ferb,” shared his reaction to taking a Duck Tour of Boston in a TikTok posted on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Coach bringing NBA trophy to Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The coach of the NBA champion Boston Celtics is bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the Ocean State. According to a tweet from Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, Coach Joe Mazzulla will be at the State House on Tuesday morning at 10:00. Mazzulla, a Johnston...
From hallways to hall of fame: Old Colony superintendent to be honored for wrestling career
ROCHESTER — In addition to serving as the superintendent-director of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Aaron Polansky works as a keynote speaker. But Polansky couldn’t find the words during a particular conversation, the one in which he learned he’d be inducted into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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