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Heart condition preventing Kenley Jansen from joining Red Sox in Colorado
After the Boston Red Sox’ loss to the Dodgers Sunday, it was revealed that Kenley Jansen wouldn’t be joining the team in Colorado to avoid any possible complications with his heart condition.
Legendary Boston big man Robert Parish on iconic Celtics coach K.C. Jones
The only Boston Celtics player with more rings than Bill Russell (counting his NBA championships as an assistant and head coach along with those won as a player at 12 overall) K.C. Jones joins Russell among the winningest athletes to ever play one of the major North American sports. But...
74-year-old powerlifter breaks national record, aims for world championship
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Paul Topham, a 74-year-old powerlifter from Attleboro, Massachusetts, has set a new national record and is now aiming for the world championship. "You always got to strive to do better. You always got to strive to get stronger. And the only way you're going to do that is persistence," said Topham.
Taunton mayor charged in domestic dispute with her husband
TAUNTON - The mayor of Taunton appeared in court Monday accused of attacking her husband in a domestic violence dispute.Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. According to a police report, officers were called to the O'Connell home on Saturday, and found Ted O'Connell outside on his cell phone. According to the report, he said Mayor O'Connell bit hit, hit him with a gasket scraper and jumped on his car as he tried to get away. He declined medical treatment.Police arrested Mayor O'Connell....
Witnesses say a gunman, with a spiked helmet, riding on a motorcycle, shot young woman
PROVIDENCE − A masked gunman riding in a group of motorcyclists shot a 21-year-old woman in the arm last Thursday, according to witness accounts provided to city police. Police investigators were told that the shooter wielded a silver handgun and wore a helmet covering just the top of his head, with silver spikes protruding from it, said Providence police Detective Maj. David Lapatin. ...
Rhode Island hospital recognized as Level 1 pediatric surgery center
Providence, R.I.-based Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons, reported by Providence Business News on July 21. The designation is an ACS’s highest award for quality of care. Hasbro is the only surgery center in Rhode...
Dartmouth, MA Month-Long Traffic Delays Begin Tonight
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth will experience some traffic delays and slowdowns beginning Monday, July 22. Eversource will be replacing the gas main from Patton Street to Metropolitan Street. As a result, traffic delays will happen on Slocum Road from July 22 to August 22, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New Bedford, MA Seaport Art Walk Is a Chance to Enjoy Public Art
This year marks the 12th annual Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford, with this year's exhibits featuring the work of seven artists. The artwork was unveiled earlier this month. Project Manager Zane Cox and artist Brooke Mullins Doherty visited Townsquare Sunday to talk about the Art Walk and what makes it special.
New Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Museum Honors Fire Service History
New Bedford has a host of museums, historic buildings and locations that provide visitors with a look-back at the city's memorable past. One of those places is the New Bedford Fire Museum, located at 51 Bedford Street. Lead volunteer Larry Roy has been the man behind the museum since its...
More than 40 beaches across Massachusetts closed on Monday
On a warm and dry summer day in Massachusetts, more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Monday, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 41 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30 a.m....
Mass. Republicans react to Biden’s decision
GOP leaders in Massachusetts said that President Biden made the right call in dropping out, but projected confidence in Donald Trump and questioned Biden's ability to even finish out his current term. After President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would be dropping out of the 2024 race, reactions are...
WATCH: Christian Gonzalez surprises parents with new house
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is busy preparing for his second NFL season. However, he wanted to make sure his parents were set before the start of training camp. So he bought them a new house and captured the moment on Instagram. It was a heartwarming moment with the...
Health Care Bill Passes Senate, Calls for Curbs on For-Profit Hospital Owner Abuses
A health care bill, passed by the Massachusetts Senate late last week, aims to curb alleged abuses by investor-owned hospitals and others that legislators say were highlighted by the financial collapse of the parent of Holy Family Hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. The bill, which still must be reconciled...
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