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Photos: Ninth annual Military Service Day brings public and veterans together
HAMILTON — For the ninth year running, the Patton Homestead welcomed visitors back to its normally quiet corner of town to celebrate Military Service Day. This year’s iteration of the event was held in honor of Joanne Holbrook Patton, or JHP, who passed away last fall at the age of 92.
Dengue fever cases are growing in Mass., across the Americas, CDC says
Dengue fever cases in Massachusetts grew in July, one month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned about the risk of cases across the United States increasing. As of July 22, Massachusetts is one of three states reporting the highest number of cases, according to CDC data. Cases...
Driver Was On Phone When He Hit, Killed Woman In Bedford: DA
A 34-year-old Billerica man is believed to have been on his phone when he crashed into a 53-year-old woman, killing her, authorities said. The man, whose name was not released, hit the woman on Saturday, July 20, just after 3:30 p.m. as she walked her bicycle across Concord Street, the Middles…
Pondside property with over an acre in Lakeville sells for over $800K: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property is Lakeville, an impressive waterfront colonial sold for $820,000. Nestled on a private cul-de-sac in The Reserve surrounded by woodlands, 9 Chrisjenn Brooke Lane is right on the edge of Egger Bog Pond. Built in 2007, this meticulously cared-for 3,204 square feet has gleaming woodwork,...
Ravizza to be arraigned on Vineyard charges
Jared Ravizza, who is facing multiple charges including murder in Connecticut, will be arraigned at the Edgartown District Court in September on misdemeanor and felony charges extending from an April incident in West Tisbury. Ravizza was not present during a hearing Monday morning at the Edgartown courthouse. On April 14,...
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts, Rhode Island
CLEVELAND – Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Beverage. The brewery began its market launch on July 19, in conjunction with the release of seasonal Oktoberfest in cans and draft. In addition to the fall favorite, the brewery’s entry into the market includes new 2024 brands Juicy Vibacious Double IPA and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat in cans, and Midwest IPA in cans and draft. The launch will be supported by several kickoff events and promotions.
Second weekend stabbing leaves 3 people injured outside Brockton bar
BROCKTON — Three people were stabbed during a fight outside a Brockton bar early Sunday morning, police said. Brockton police responded to reports of a stabbing outside Bar Dino's, located at 1002 Main St. at about 1:53 a.m., Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte said. When they arrived, officers found...
A Massachusetts prison guard was reportedly ‘knocked unconscious’: ‘Enough is enough’
A local prison guard was reportedly “knocked unconscious” after being exposed to toxic substances, as the correction officers’ union pleads with the state for more protections. A correction officer at MCI-Shirley was rushed to the hospital after being “knocked unconscious by some kind of synthetic drug and/or...
Friends of Manchester Trees Hosts Native Plant Trust Speaker
On July 18th, the Friends of Manchester Trees (FOMT) held its annual “Member Soiree” with special guest speaker, Uli Lorimer, the Native Plant Trust's Director of Horticulture and author of The Northeast Native Plant Primer. Kurt and Therese Melden of Masconomo Street offered their home for the gala...
Public Access to LTC-Union Negotiations
The contentious negotiations that led to strike vote and the cancellation of most Lowell TeleMedia’s Folk Festival television coverage are now taking place publicly. After news broke last Friday of the job action and LTC’s decision to limit coverage of Lowell’s annual summer celebration, NABET-CWA Local 18 released a statement explaining their reasons for voting to strike.
Leading with Heart: York Hospital nears fundraising goal for new cardiac lab
YORK, Maine — York Hospital has raised $4.9 million toward its $6.4 million goal for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. "The 'Leading with Heart' campaign is crucial for ensuring our community has access to the best cardiac care possible," said York Hospital President Dr. Patrick Taylor. "We are calling on our community, partners, and supporters to join us in this transformative journey to better serve our patients – and save lives."
AIA Future Forward Grant Awarded to Jones Architecture Initiative
Salem, MA – The 2024 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Future Forward Grant was recently awarded to Silvia Colpani, Assoc., AIA; Alya Staber; and Elona Habipi of Jones Architecture. Their proposal, “It Takes a Village, A Parents and Caregivers Initiative,” was selected by a six-person jury as this year’s grant recipient.
Two Dartmouth police officers recognized for actions that saved local man’s life
Two local police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions. According to Dartmouth Police, on Monday morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came...
NELS: Next generation emerging for relentless Reading Memorial
SUDBURY, Mass. – After a year off, I returned to one of the most unique tournaments in the region — the New England Lacrosse Showcase. NELS is a final chance for high school teams to unite after their season and compete without their graduated seniors. It is one of the few events to eschew club teams, welcoming schools from New England (sans their coaches to comply with MIAA rules) and beyond to compete against one another.
Ice cream Float Party at Sawyer Free!
Teens and tweens are invited to the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday, July 25 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm for a free ice cream float! Start with a vanilla ice cream base and choose from a variety of sodas to make your float. No registration is required — pop by...
'You don't want to touch him': Listen as boaters react to great white shark off Scituate
A group of boaters in Scituate, Massachusetts – about 20 miles south of Boston – had a very close encounter with a great white shark recently. Intense footage filmed by Jackson Roberts shows the shark approaching the boat that Roberts was riding on with friends. The shark circles the vessel and pops its...
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