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All-Female Cast Announced For THE CRUCIBLE At Hanover Theatre
The Hanover Theatre Repertory has unveiled the dynamic creative team behind its take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible directed by Livy Scanlon. This fully realized production will play at the BrickBox Theater in the Jean McDonough Arts Center September 19 - October 6, 2024. Building on THT Rep's 2023 experimental...
The Pike Breakdown Lane For August 23, 2024
Every Friday at 8:30 The Pike Morning Show plays the best of your voice messages left during the week on The Pike Breakdown Lane. This week: Mike gets a couple of wellness check messages for his dog, a listener lays it on thick for a request, God checks in about his breaking skills and a caller pays tribute to Phil Donahue. You can leave a message on The Pike Breakdown Lane 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 774-670-0231.
Emerson Prepares for the Fall and Plans for the Future
Emerson College leadership and staff have been hard at work this summer getting ready for the new semester and the return of students and faculty to our campuses. This year, a considerable part of that work has been learning from the events of last spring while laying the foundation for a strong future for Emerson as the leading college of arts and communication.
Past Red Sox Pitching Target Handed Demotion By NL Contender
The Boston Red Sox were linked to left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery throughout multiple points this past offseason before the Arizona Diamondbacks landed him on a one-year, $25 million contract. Montgomery, fresh off a 32-start, World Series-winning campaign that began with the St. Louis Cardinals and ended with the Texas Rangers,...
Minor Lines: Just Call Bobby Dalbec Mr. Worcester
Where is the Bobby Dalbec statue going to go, Worcester Common or City Square? Bobby Bombs did it again last night, hitting his 16th homer and 13th double in 83 minor league games. Meanwhile, Vaughn Grissom only struck out once! Sure, he’s also riding an 0-15 reverse-heater, but it’s a gorgeous Friday morning, so let’s focus on the positives.
City councilor: Worcester should stop rejecting overweight trash bags
WORCESTER — One likely topic that will be discussed during the City Council meeting on Tuesday is trash – specifically whether the city should reject overweight trash bags. In a Thursday statement, District 3 City Councilor George Russell, who chairs the Standing Committee on Public Works, announced he will bring forth...
Temporary water discoloration possible after flow reversal
Hopkinton Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that there could be temporary water discoloration in areas of town after a flow reversal at the Ashland plant on Friday. According to the announcement, the reversal stirred up water mains in the area. Residents have been advised that they might notice some discoloration on and off throughout the weekend as the water lines clear.
10-year-old killed in crash; suspect allegedly stole SUV from Kenny Chesney concert
(WJAR) — An Oxford man is in custody after allegedly stealing an SUV from a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium Saturday night and then rear-ending a car in Plainville, killing a 10-year-old child and injuring five other family members. Massachusetts State Police said 42-year-old Michael Escolas was traveling...
The Great Dough Dilemma: A Massachusetts Vendor’s Frying Crisis
If you love flea markets, then you must know about Todd Farm in Rowley, Massachusetts. The farm also hosts car shows all summer, where they serve amazing fried dough. Fried dough is popular during fair season in New England, but hard to find otherwise. In a surprising twist for the...
Man with metal detector finds lost wedding ring on Scituate beach
SCITUATE - A man with a metal detector is being called a hero by a woman who lost her wedding ring on Humarock Beach in Scituate.A lost ring and a desperate search"We were shaking our hands off because his hands were dirty with sand, and I noticed my ring was gone, and my heart just sank," said Courtney DeFusco. DeFusco's husband, Stephen, searched for hours while she was at work as a nurse at Mass General. Even their son, Jackson, looked where they spent time at the beach. "We found pennies... Not the ring," Jackson said.Courtney DeFusco worried that the rolling...
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
Harley-Davidson Rider Killed in Greenville, NH Collision
Greenville, NH – A Hudson man died after a motorcycle crash in Greenville on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at 12:26 p.m. when a 2012 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, driven by Raymond Russell Jr., 56, collided with a 2013 Subaru Legacy at the intersection of Fitchburg Road (Route 31) and Wilton Road.
Massachusetts Homeopathic Seasonal Allergy Relief: Natural Treatment Announced
Following the announcement, Massachusetts residents can request an alternative allergy treatment that utilizes natural ingredients, eliminating the potential side effects associated with traditional medications. For more information, visit https://www.poeholistichealth.com/. According to Dr. Aleena Banerji, the clinical director of Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, the allergy season in Massachusetts...
Harvard Women’s Swimming and Diving Announces 2024-25 Schedule
Harvard Women's Swimming and Diving has announced its 2024-25 schedule, with three home meets at Blodgett Pool and a series of key matchups. The Crimson kick off the season at Brown on Nov. 1, where they hold a 37-9 all-time record against the Bears. The team will then host Boston College on Nov. 2, aiming to extend its 11-meet winning streak over the Eagles. Additional highlights include an Ivy matchup against Dartmouth and Cornell on Nov. 15-16 and participation in the Minnesota Invitational in December.
Break over, City Council to face plethora of orders from traffic to trash Tuesday
WORCESTER — It has been over a month since the Worcester City Council met in full session and councilors have brought an especially full plate of requests for Tuesday. A scan through Tuesday's agenda — especially the City Council orders — makes one theme abundantly clear: traffic safety and proposals to mitigate serious crashes in a city that has been rocked by several in recent months. ...
Celtics have one of top 10 contracts in the NBA according to latest rankings
It’s impossible to win an NBA Championship without stars. The Boston Celtics have that. But it’s equally as unattainable to bring home a banner without top-notch depth. Some teams have done it, but the Celtics didn’t use that formula. They stacked their roster with quality players from top to bottom.
10 Years Ago, One of the Biggest Stories in New England Was About Market Basket and Loyalty
There are very few times that I go into Market Basket and don't think about the incredible display of loyalty that the employees showed 10 years ago this summer. In the summer of 2014, Market Basket's Board of Directors decided to fire Artie T. Demoulas. The next day, many employees started to strike due to loyalty with Artie T. and demanded that he be reinstated as CEO. Every media outlet gave the same story, stating that it was a family fight between two of the store's big bosses: cousins Artie T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas, grandsons of Arthur Demoulas, a Greek immigrant who founded the chain years ago.
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