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Dryft Revere plans to open second location in mid-July in Wellesley's Linden Square
WELLESLEY — Miami meets Boston. That's how Michael Aldi, a Boston-area restaurateur, describes his restaurant, Dryft Revere. And he's getting ready to expand Dryft to Wellesley, after his waterfront restaurant made a splash in Revere. Aldi operates two other Revere restaurants, Fine Line and Vivi's Tapas Bar. ...
Old Brockton department store could be transformed into affordable units with killer views
BROCKTON — The old Kennedy's Department Store would be brought back to its former glory in a plan that just won major state and federal investment. The 132-142 Main St. building where generations of Brocktonians bought their Scout uniforms would become 30 apartments atop 3,500 square feet of first-floor commercial space.
Meet Brockton High top 10 students: Favorite memories, dreams, how they rose above it all
BROCKTON — This was no ordinary year for Brockton High School and these are no ordinary young people. Brockton High School was thrust into the national spotlight amid controversy and division among the officials who run the school department. Somehow, these kids founds a way to rise above it...
Brockton shooting leaves man injured, police say
A man was hurt in a shooting Tuesday evening in Brockton, Massachusetts. Police say they responded shortly before 8 p.m. to the shooting on Belmont Street. Aerial footage showed officers outside Traders World, a pawn shop. The shooting left a man with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Authorities say the...
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Afternoon Delight: Tom Brady reportedly frontrunner to purchase Boston Celtics; Famous locals also in the mix
Breaking news hit the interwebs today when the Boston Celtics released a statement that Wyc Grousbeck and his ownership group are going to be selling the team. The initial component of the sale is expected to take place this year. Celtics Life's Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Rondo Burgundy has outdone himself this time as he's scooped everyone and is reporting that there is a frontrunner to purchase the Celtics, and it's a familar face.
Jarren Duran becomes first AL player ever to accomplish this feat
Jarren Duran's All-Star campaign continued Tuesday as he notched his third consecutive game with a home run. In doing so, the Boston Red Sox outfielder made history. Duran's eighth-inning blast vs. the Miami Marlins marked his 10th homer and 100th hit of the season. According to J.P. Long (@SoxNotes on Twitter/X), he is the first American League player ever to have 10 homers, 100 hits, 10 triples, and 20 stolen bases before the All-Star break.
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
Former Celtics guard announces retirement after long pro career
After a long and successful basketball career, former Celtics guard Kemba Walker is calling it quits. Walker, 34, shared his retirement announcement on social media Tuesday, confirming the end of his playing career. Walker most recently played for AS Monaco in the top league in France. Before then, he played...
Driver transported to trauma center in serious condition after crash on Route 140
A drive was rushed to a local hospital after an early morning crash. According to the department, the Lakeville Fire Department was sent to Route 140 for a vehicle off the road at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday morning. Responders arrived to find a heavily damaged vehicle off the road and into...
Massachusetts RMV: Excuses for Not Buckling Up Are ‘Myths’
Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in Massachusetts, but compliance with the law is far lower than the national average. What's worse, the U.S. Department of Transportation says compliance with the state's seatbelt law has declined. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says, "The nationwide seat belt use rate was 91.6...
Two People Shot- Car Crashes Into Home In Woonsocket
An investigation is underway in Woonsocket after a 22-year-old gunshot victim crashed a vehicle into a home at Bound Road and Stoneham Drive. Investigators say the driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. A 21-year-old shooting victim turned up at Landmark Hospital and police determined that both of the shootings...
Mass. stabbing spree suspect Jared Ravizza held, mental health eval extended
A judge has ordered that the suspect in a Memorial Day weekend stabbing spree continue being held at Bridgewater State Hospital while an evaluation of whether he’s competent enough to stand trial is extended, court records show. Martha’s Vineyard resident Jared Ravizza, 26, is accused of stabbing four girls...
Woman fatally struck by tractor-trailer in Smithfield
NBC 10 archive video showed Aliana Ciacciarelli spoke about her aspirations to become a nurse in 2019. "New England Tech is one of the best nursing schools in Rhode Island, so I'm excited, I mean whatever it takes to get that degree," said Ciacciarelli in a 2019 interview with NBC 10.
Man saved by Massachusetts’ first ever whole blood transfusion from car crash site
It took 45 minutes for firefighters to get a 35-year-old man out of a “heavily damaged” car following a car crash on Saturday, officials said. The man’s injuries were extensive, with low blood pressure, shock and internal bleeding. Quickly, firefighters and paramedics decided to try a new...
Police identify driver, truck in deadly Smithfield hit-and-run
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Smithfield Police Department announced Tuesday that officials had identified a driver and truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run. Police said 25-year-old Aliana Ciarcciarelli was killed Monday night after she fell off her bike and was hit by a tractor-trailer on Pleasant View Avenue in Smithfield.
“THIRD OF JULY FIREWORKS” PAWTUCKET, RI
City of Pawtucket to Host July Third Fireworks Celebration. Join the City of Pawtucket for its annual “Third of July” fireworks celebration. Fireworks will be shot off at McCoy stadium, with festivities taking place across the street, in front of Jenks Middle School. There will be food trucks,...
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