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Reverend Al Sharpton: Celtics' Bill Russell took his celebrity status to the causes
Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell touched lives far beyond the basketball court in his 88 years of life, his work as a mentor and civil rights activist literally helping to change the course of US history. And for that, he is at least as fondly remembered...
Pilots and Flight Attendants On Delta Air Jet to Paris Sickened After Strange Odor Fills Cockpit and Cabin of Airbus A330
Both the Captain and the First Officer on a Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Paris, along with five flight attendants, had to be taken to the hospital after they were sickened when a strange odor started to fill the cockpit and cabin last week. Delta Air flight DL224...
Tracy Nowicki named Chelsea’s Director of Health and Human Services
Tracy Nowicki will take over as the city’s new Director of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Sept. 3. Nowicki’s extensive career in municipal government, marked by significant mentorship and leadership roles, positions her as an exemplary choice to lead the Chelsea’s HHS department, stated City Manager Fidel Maltez.
Salem Little League fans hopeful for Saturday comeback
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Salem Little League team represented New England on Wednesday at the Little League World Series. Salem lost 3 to 1 in a double-elimination game against Wailuku, Hawaii, but fans remain confident the team can win its next game on Saturday. “Let’s see what they can...
Tim Walz cashes in at Boston fundraiser. Why this still matters in Massachusetts
BOSTON - For the first time, Tim Walz marches alone. The vice presidential nominee stepped into the Newbury Hotel without Vice President Kamala Harris to speak at a fundraiser for their campaign.Big money at Boston fundraiserAccording to an RSVP page, it was $25,000 just to get in the door. The suggested donation was $100,000. Those figures highlight why Democratic candidates still show up to a state that already leans blue."The state's primary importance in these campaigns is the do-re-mi. We have a long standing nickname as America's leading political ATM," said WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.He says it's not uncommon...
Red Sox top prospects waiting for Portland teammate labeled ‘Barry Bonds’ to join them in Worcester
WORCESTER — The Red Sox’ “Big Three” prospects of Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel all earned their promotions up to Triple-A Worcester after tearing the cover off the ball in Portland. But the Double-A Sea Dogs are certainly not lacking in terms of star...
Search and rescue operation underway along Charles River in Cambridge
A search and rescue operation is in progress along the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The water rescue started just after 4 a.m. Friday near Memorial Drive, according to the Cambridge Fire Department. It's unclear at this time who they're looking for. This is a breaking news story. Check back...
44-year-old Massachusetts woman held without bail in murder of Christine Mello
A 44-year-old Weymouth woman was ordered held without bail Thursday after entering a not guilty plea to the murder of 56-year-old Christine Mello in Mello’s Weymouth home on Lake Street, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. Kelly Shaw, who had been staying with Mello, had previously pleaded...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
Storm topples trees, damages homes in Chelmsford
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — A fast-moving storm in Chelmsford brought down trees and caused significant damage to homes, but no injuries were reported. "I heard a crack – sound like a tree, lightning, all of a sudden the whole ground shook, oh crap, I hear glass shatter," said Aidan Philoon of Chelmsford.
Zip Trip Forecast
TGIF After stronger storms Thursday, we are waking up to more quiet weather today. Plan on some fog early, this will keep visibility lower for some. It’s our last Zip Trip of the season, and you’ll want a sweatshirt if you are heading out to Walpole with temperatures in the low 60s early on. We will see more hazy sunshine again today with highs in the 80s inland and 70s at the coast. The haze is thanks to smoke from Canada wildfires getting pushed into New England, this is going to leave us with poor air quality. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for central Massachusetts, anyone sensitive to this should limit time outdoors. MOSTLY DRY WEEKEND Clouds will increase from west to east this weekend. The progress of a storm coming our way from the west has been slowed down by Hurricane Ernesto, set to pass well offshore from New England. Beachgoers must be careful for high surf and dangerous rip current this weekend along the MA coastline, particularly south facing beaches. Ernesto may be close to major hurricane strength as it approaches Bermuda, where rain is set to begin tonight and last through Saturday.
Massachusetts Braces for Scattered Storms Along I-495 and Cooler Weekend Temperatures
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today, mainly concentrated east of I-495. The National Weather Service in Boston reports that highs will reach the low to mid-80s, with the chance of precipitation at 40% in the Boston area. Winds will remain mild, coming from the northwest at 5 mph.
Andover to test impact of shared-use path on Lincoln Street
ANDOVER — The town will launch a pilot program to see if a shared-use path on part of Lincoln Street improves safety for pedestrians and bikers and slows traffic down at the same time. The six-week program will turn Lincoln Street into a one-way road going south toward Andover...
Witch trial tour focuses on Andover connection
NORTH ANDOVER — A witchcraft history tour will make its way through the Old Burial Ground on Saturday to highlight Andover and North Andover’s connection to the witch trials of 1692 and 1693. The tour, in connection with Salem Historical Tours, will take place from 11 a.m. to...
Boston’s Jayson Tatum hangs 51 points on the Washington Wizards
When Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum breaks a shooting slump, he doesn’t pull any punches. And he didn’t in his 51-point pummeling of the Washington Wizards, powering the Celtics’ 116-87 beatdown of the Wiz at Capital One Arena on that fateful day. The St. Louis native put up the third-most points of his career on his way to shooting 18-of-28 from the floor overall, 9-of-14 from beyond the arc and 6-of-6 from the charity stripe. Tatum nabbed 10 rebounds and 7 assists to round out his stat line. He committed one turnover — late in the game at that. If you...
Red Sox fans gave Jarren Duran a troubling reaction in his return from suspension
MLB and the Boston Red Sox went too easy on Jarren Duran, and the reaction to his return to the field on Wednesday proves it. Two days after using a homophobic slur responding to a fan heckle, the outfielder received a little extra support from the Fenway Park faithful. Jarren Duran received a louder than usual cheer when his name was introduced in the pregame lineups, and he gets another hand as he steps to the plate for the first time since being suspended.— Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) August 14, 2024 Duran has been open about his battle with mental health, so it's...
Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
MEDFORD, Mass. — (AP) — Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, “you do the same thing every day,” said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. “That gets very frustrating.”
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