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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.
Blueprint Negotiates Tenant Replacement for Hathorne Hill in Danvers, Massachusetts
DANVERS, Mass. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged a new operator for Hathorne Hill, a skilled nursing facility in the Boston suburb of Danvers. Blueprint was engaged by both the developer landlord and existing tenant to secure a new operator and lease arrangement. Located across the street...
Patriots Mailbag: One more until they count
It’s time for the final Patriots Mailbag of the preseason! Here’s what fans are wondering heading into the final exhibition game. Saturday is the final real off day of the summer for the New England Patriots. They held their final training camp practice of the year on Friday, and now travel to play the Washington Commanders in the preseason finale on Sunday.
Gillette Proposes Multi-Phase Project to Revitalize South Boston Campus with Housing, Public Spaces
Procter & Gamble's Gillette is transforming its South Boston manufacturing site into a public-friendly, versatile space. The company has filed a Letter of Intent with Boston's Planning Department to redevelop the 31-acre site, which lies between the South Boston and Fort Point neighborhoods. Gillette's South Boston Campus to Be Redeveloped.
Overdose Awareness Day hits home on Cape Cod
Ten years ago, Governor Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency regarding opioid abuse. The HBO documentary "Heroin: Cape Cod, USA" followed, and chronicled the effects of substance use disorder locally. Since then, an uptick in deadly fentanyl use is challenging prevention efforts, says Dennis Lyons, chair of the Falmouth...
Four-bedroom home in Westborough sells for $1.2 million
A 2,560-square-foot house built in 1981 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 4 Fox Lane in Westborough was sold on July 30, 2024, for $1,200,000, or $469 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the house comes with an underground/basement two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.7-acre.
Shawsheen Tech Announces Limited Openings For Grade 10 Transfer Students
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is now accepting applications for a limited number of transfer students entering the 10th grade. As a premier vocational high school, Shawsheen offers students an exceptional educational experience with options to study more than 20 industry-relevant vocational programs. Currently, there are...
UMass epidemiologist discusses eastern equine encephalitis
WORCESTER, Mass. – Massachusetts this week reported the first human case of Triple E in four years in Oxford. Communities are now on high alert and considering measures to protect people from being exposed. While it is rare, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a serious disease spread through bites...
Motorcyclist killed in Greenville crash
GREENVILLE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A Hudson, New Hampshire man was killed in a crash in Greenville Saturday afternoon. Greenville police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Fitchburg Road (Route 31) and Old Wilton Road shortly before 12:30 Saturday afternoon and called in State Police to investigate.
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