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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.
Trevor Story's return raises questions about Red Sox middle infield alignment
When Trevor Story underwent surgery in April to repair a glenoid fracture in his left shoulder, the procedure was billed as season-ending. In the months since his surgery, Story's timeline has changed. In late July, Story suggested he would try to return to action before the end of the 2024 slate. By Aug. 11, Alex Cora shared that he "truly believes" the shortstop could play late in the season.
In Aug. 23 issue of Worcester Magazine: Worcester Caribbean American Carnival in focus
The new issue of Worcester Magazine is available in the Aug. 23 issue of the Telegram & Gazette. Our cover story by Meg Trogolo focuses on the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival, what's on tap for this year's festivities, and moving forward after last year's unrelated gun violence, and the loss of a beloved life partner and key organizer. You can find more updates at worcestermag.com.
Falmouth Bookkeeper Agrees to Plead Guilty to Embezzling Over $1.3 Million from Employer
A former bookkeeper from Falmouth is facing serious charges after agreeing to plead guilty for embezzling over $1.3 million from her employer, a flooring company. Susan Figuerido, 73, racked up significant charges including wire fraud and filing a false tax return, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts. Although a plea hearing date is pending, the consequences she may face include up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud and another three years for the tax charge.
Kenny Chesney Fans In Foxborough Start The Party Early With Tailgating
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Kenny Chesney is calling Gillette Stadium home this weekend. The country superstar performs his first-ever three-night stint in Foxborough on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The concerts not only are Chesney's venue-record 22nd, 23rd, and 24th performances at Gillette, but also serve as the final stop on his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.
Wellfleet Food Pantry Searches for New Home
An increase in demand and the growth that comes with that means the Wellfleet Food Pantry needs a larger home. “We have seen a big growth in our number of shoppers ... from 2020 we had 160 families; in 2023 we had 203 families ... 21 percent were over 65 and 17 percent were children....”
Jones Architecture Underway on Large-scale Campus Projects
Salem, MA – Jones Architecture is progressing with three projects on New England college campuses including Norwich University in Vermont, and Massasoit Community College and UMass Amherst in Massachusetts. “The firm is fully engaged on several large-scale projects,” said Principal Rick Jones. “Each is unique but will have a...
Nearly 200 people attend community meeting on Lexington High School building project
Tara Pai and Nikhita Prasad are students at Lexington High School. Last week, a community meeting and finance summit were held to discuss the plans for the Lexington High School building project as well as a potential new pool and field house. The community meeting was the 6th one held and 109th public meeting for the project. Nearly 200 people attended in person or via Zoom.
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