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Security increased at Boston festivals after shooting in Roxbury
BOSTON - Summer in Boston has as many festivals as accents. It's a celebration of heritage and food. At times, the draw of the crowd can overshadow these joyous moments leaving an opportunity for mischief and violence. It's a reality that has played out in recent weeks. "Unfortunately, there are bad elements that show up at these things and take advantage of situations. I wish they wouldn't," said Jack Connolly, a festivalgoer at Saint Anthony's Feast in the North End. "This is well lit. I'm seeing a lot of police presence. We are very supportive of our law enforcement community."Increased...
Pelicans Waive Former Celtics Sharpshooter
The Boston Celtics have one open roster spot left. It could go toward Oshae Brissett rejoining the reigning champions. That would make him the 16th of the 17 players from last season's title team to return for the upcoming campaign.
Boston shop specializes in unique, trendy baseball caps
BOSTON — In Boston’s South End, the co-owners ofCrown Legends are turning the hottest trends into exclusive designs. Childhood friends Manny Gonzalez and Al Objio opened their boutique hat shop in 2022, after realizing Boston was missing out. The owners saw that pent-up demand the day they opened their shop.
Boston teen arrested for possessing large capacity firearm during traffic stop
BOSTON — A 17-year-old male was arrested early Friday morning on firearm charges after Boston police officers stopped a vehicle with excessive window tint and an invalid inspection sticker. At approximately 1:02 a.m., officers from District B-2 in Roxbury followed the vehicle as it pulled over at the corner...
A path to sweetness: Welcome to the WMass stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail
HADLEY — As summer comes to a close, there’s still a window of time to hit the trail with your hiking boots, spoons and a craving for ice cream. This summer, Massachusetts residents and tourists alike can enjoy local ice cream at one of over 100 stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail. The trail is a joint effort among the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, the Massachusetts Agricultural Resources Department, and the Office of Travel and Tourism to boost the state’s agritourism industry.
History in the booth: Sea Dogs female broadcast team gets major league call-up
BOSTON, Mass. (WMTW) - Monday night at Fenway Park will be a dream come true for Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay as they step into the broadcast booth to call major league pitches. Both broadcasters are experiencing a mix of excitement and nerves as they prepare for the big moment.
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
Neely gives new update on Bruins' contract talks with Swayman
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman is still unsigned as a restricted free agent with September only a week away. It's not totally uncommon for RFAs to be unsigned this far into the summer, but with the first day of training camp (Sept. 18) less than a month away, the two sides need to find common ground at some point in the near future.
Women's Soccer Set To Open 2024 Campaign Against Marshall
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The 2024 Harvard women's soccer season is nearly here, as the Crimson is set to open its campaign this coming Monday (Aug. 26) against Marshall under the lights at Jordan Field. The team is coming off an impressive 2023 season in which the program set a new standard, winning 13 games - the most since the 1999 season - and winning the inaugural Ivy League Tournament Championship to secure its third-consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. Now, The Branca Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Soccer, and his group have retooled and refocused heading into the new campaign.
Tuesday, August 27: Fun and Games
NEEDHAM, Mass. — As temperatures drop, you may be hunting for indoor activities. Pac-Man and pinball enthusiasts, rejoice! In Norwood, a retro video game enthusiast has built his dream business,Hometown Arcade. A local couple serves up board games alongside the comfort fare at The Castle in Beverly. Backyard cornhole has given way to competitive leagues all over New England, and one local business is churning out custom boards. Finally, if you’re up for an outdoor activity, Ted Reinstein takes the “Mobsters and Lobsters” tour, highlighting Boston’s seamier past.
Wednesday, August 28: Second Time Around
NEEDHAM, Mass. — We trace what happens after people leave unwanted clothing in a collection bin, and meet an artist who turns old skis and snowboards into seating. At The Great Exchange in Devens, nonprofits shop for office furniture and other leftovers donated by area businesses. And secondhand stores aren’t just for clothing and furniture: Make & Mend offers gently used arts and crafts supplies.
Thursday, August 29: The Gatekeepers
NEEDHAM, Mass. — They are “the gatekeepers,” and tonight we get a little insight into their roles. We meet a veteran Boston hotel bellman who has welcomed guests for decades, while collecting bits of hotel history on the side. We step aboard a patrol boat with the guardian of a local harbor; meet a New Hampshire native who trains canine guard dogs for super-high-end clients; and get a peek inside the newly-restored The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Finally, we curl up with a beautiful book at the Boston Athenaeum.
Friday, August 30: Pedal Power
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Ted Reinstein visits South County, R.I., where bikes are a big deal. Ted hits the local bike path, stops by a bike-themed restaurant, and visits an indoor “ramp room.” Erika Tarantal takes a look at Boston’s big bike lane expansion, and a new plan to reduce traffic congestion with “e-bikes” for food delivery. We meet women learning to ride a bicycle for the first time, and a program that helps kids “earn” a new bike. Finally, Shayna Seymour fulfills many a New England kid’s dream - pedaling the beloved swan boats in the Boston Public Garden.
Save the date: “Small art, big party,” hosted by Art Wellesley on Sept. 27th
TIME: 6pm-8pm LOCATION: Lulu Wang Center at Wellesley College. Guests will have the opportunity to peruse donated 6″ x 6″ artworks and sign up for a one-in-six chance to buy the piece(s) of their choice for $100 each. A roll of a dice will ultimately determine who wins the right to buy.
78-Year-Old Man ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Wakefield Crash
Police have identified the 78-year-old man who was hit and killed by a car pulling out of a driveway in Wakefield earlier this week. Joseph Dow, 78, of Wakefield, was hit on Wednesday, Aug. 21, by a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E along Water Street, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said…
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