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Brockton Beer Company not closing; sixth grader dies after medical emergency: Top stories
BROCKTON — In a dramatic reversal, Brockton Beer Company has announced it won't be closing after all. The business announced on all their social media sites that BBC will remain open due to the “incredible support” over the past week from Brockton residents and beyond, the post said. Sixth-grade Brockton student George-Levi Njuguna, 11, was identified as the athlete who died from a medical emergency on Tuesday at the Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton. ...
'The kids have bought in.' Medway still on right track despite loss to Westwood
MEDWAY – The turnaround took a bit of a detour. A sequence of plays nearly kept this revitalized program on track. A forced fumble at the goal line had Medway on course for a statement victory, but when Westwood later intercepted a pass and took the next play 73 yards for the put-away...
Bachelorette party reunites with man who saved them after hurricane
WALPOLE – WBZ first brought you the story of the bachelorette party of Massachusetts girls who were trapped in Asheville, North Carolina for two days without water, power, or cell service amid the destruction of Hurricane Helene.The girls told WBZ the experience put life in perspective for them, and they were forever grateful to the "kind stranger" who called up the mountain, asking if anyone needed help.That man was Ben Moore of Asheville. He saw WBZ's story online when friends sent it to him and contacted Kristina Rex on social media, to let her know he was the "kind stranger"...
Massachusetts Drive-In Announces Horror Movie Marathon
If you're looking for a fun and memorable way to celebrate the spooky season then look no further than this horror movie marathon hosted at a popular drive-in. The Mendon Twin Drive-In, which first opened its doors in 1954, has announced it'll be hosting its 3rd Annual Horror Movie Marathon, which will start at 7 PM on Saturday, October 19th, and go until 5 AM the next morning.
Sharon man claims fourth win at Topsfield Fair's 40th Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
The 40th annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfied Fair has been won by a Sharon man whose 2,211-pound pumpkin gave him his fourth, first-place win. Steve Connelly won this year’s competition, which occurred on opening day at the fair on Friday, Oct. 4. Last year’s...
What $650,000 or less gets you in Norfolk County, Sept. 29 to Oct. 5
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Sep. 29 and Oct. 5. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Norfolk County, all of which featured homes under $650,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Ex-contractor who 'swindled' Mass. woman ordered to pay back $25K, DA says
A former contractor “who swindled” $25,000 from a Swansea woman will pay her full restitution, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III’s office announced. Thomas Furtado, 54, of Taunton, collected that amount from the woman over three different dates earlier in 2024, Quinn’s office said in a statement.
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