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Planning Board Addresses Signage Regulations & Menu Board Proposals
The Planning Board met last night with all members present. There were no committee reports. In her Town Planner’s report, Community/Economic Development Planner Alexandra Lowder advised the board that the 792 Main Street applicant for Site Plan Review, Land Disturbance Permit, and Sign Special Permit has requested continuance to the next Planning Board Meeting, August 19th. Jonathan Ciampa will not be present for the August 19th meeting as he will be visiting his new grandson. Congratulations Jon!
UMass Chan communications team earns industry awards from AAMC and New England Society for Healthcare Communications
The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Communications was recognized this spring by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the PR Club of New England and PRovoke Media for outstanding work promoting the institution. The AAMC Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA)...
Westfield Starfires’ comeback attempt falls short against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – Max LeFrancois (Assumption) grounded a walk-off single to center field, lifting the Worcester Bravehearts to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Westfield Starfires at Fitton Field Sunday. The Worcester native’s game-winning knock helped the Bravehearts stave off a late Starfire comeback and snapped the ‘Hearts’ five-game losing...
MLB fans in amazement with Shohei Ohtani’s home run nearly clearing Dodger Stadium on Sunday Night Baseball vs. Red Sox
SHOHEI Ohtani continues to show how otherworldly his power can be - and he did just that on Sunday Night Baseball for all eyes to see. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, 30, hit a mammoth home run against the Boston Red Sox. Ohtani hit his first-ever All-Star game home run...
No records, but plenty of fun and sore muscles at the Major Taylor bike climb
WORCESTER ― They came from near and far to conquer one of the steepest stretches of roadway in Worcester. Some climbed out of their Worcester beds Sunday morning to make the 10 a.m. start time at the intersection of Main and George streets. Others traveled all the way from Georgia to tackle the 500-foot...
Worcester Red Sox drop series against Lehigh Valley IronPigs after Sunday’s loss
ALLENTOWN – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (14-7, 48-46) topped the Worcester Red Sox (10-10, 45-50) by a 6-4 final on Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park to win the series, 2-1. For the third time in the series, the IronPigs scored first. Cal Stevenson lifted a solo home run over the left-field fence in the second inning to give Lehigh Valley a 1-0 advantage.
Hilarious Reason Celtics’ Brad Stevens Was Trending On Social Media
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was trending on X on Sunday, but it wasn’t simply because the mastermind reportedly inked Sam Hauser to a four-year contract extension. Fans flocked to social media to nominate Stevens as President Joe Biden’s replacement after the announcement that he had...
Celtics fall to 76ers, 103-98, in final Summer League game
LAS VEGAS — The Celtics closed ten days in Las Vegas with a 103-98 loss to the 76ers, and finished Summer League with a 2-3 record. Drew Peterson, who sat out the last two games, was back in the starting lineup, alongside Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson, and Killian Tillie. Jaelen House, Tyler Cook, and Tristan Enaruna contributed off the bench.
Adrian Beltré gets trolled by Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz at MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony
MLB legend Adrian Beltré got clowned by a former teammate during his MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday. Fox MLB analyst and Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz poked fun at one of Beltre's pet peeves during his special day in Cooperstown, New York. The former third...
Erica Johnson to Boston University School of Theology
Erica Johnson is appointed adjunct instructor of organ for the Master of Sacred Music program of Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Massachusetts. A church musician and performer, she has taught at Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, since 2019. She previously taught at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Salem College, both in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio; and she designed and taught the graduate course in organ literature at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, for two years during her doctoral studies. As a church musician, she has served congregations of various denominations and worship styles.
Worcester police arrest more than 50 people at alleged illegal car show, police say
Worcester's Interim Police Chief said these gatherings "will not be tolerated." The Worcester Police Department arrested 53 people after an illegal car show gathering on Friday, the department said. One minor was arrested, they said in a statement. “These types of dangerous gatherings put innocent members of our community at...
Larry Bird knew he was ‘struggling’ after winning two MVP awards: “I don’t have the skills that a lot of other players do”
Despite entering the 1985-86 campaign as the two-time reigning MVP, Larry Bird didn't shy away from acknowledging his scoring and shooting slump.
Kristin Chenoweth Stuns in Tiny Tank Top, Reese Witherspoon Reacts
Broadway and Hollywood star Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, The West Wing) stars in the new musical, The Queen of Versailles, which is based on the true story of Jackie Siegel, wife of Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel, who built a 90,000 sq. ft. mansion in Florida which they called Versailles as it was modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) plays Jackie’s billionaire husband.
Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade
Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade. Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks was at a doctor’s appointment in downtown Boston one October Friday when his boss called. Mattocks was supposed to be off, but his supervisor at the drain company said he needed him to finish a job in the city.
Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL
The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.
Mass. General back to full operations after Microsoft outage
BOSTON (WHDH) - Mass. General Hospital is returning to its normal operations after it was forced to cancel non-emergency procedures due to a Microsoft outage that impacted institutions across the country. A spokesman for the Boston hospital says it is now fully operations and open to patients. Officials are going...
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