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Candidates get down to business in Charles River Chamber debate
Candidates for the Middlesex 12th district gathered virtually Thursday morning to talk about an array of issues related to housing and economic development, for a debate organized by the Charles River Regional Chamber. It was the latest in a string of debates between city councilors Rick Lipof and Bill Humphrey...
New Bedford’s The Baker Got a Sweet Surprise From Hollywood Star Téa Leoni [VIDEO]
In a delightful turn of events, Hollywood actress Téa Leoni made an unexpected and charming appearance at The Baker, a beloved local bakery in downtown New Bedford. Her visit, which initially went unnoticed by the public, quickly turned into an unforgettable experience for both the staff and the bakery’s owner.
Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life
Matteo ValenteSabrina Silveira is a first-generation Brazilian-American woman who was born in Salem. She lives in Peabody and graduated from Veterans Memorial High School in 2015. She attended North Shore Community College and Salem State University, where she received a graduate degree in social work, and is now a licensed clinical social worker. Outside of her […] The post Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life appeared first on Itemlive.
Shout Out To The Massachusetts Man Who Won Millions & Donated To Animals
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just donate their lottery winnings to animals in need. A Peabody man hit big on a scratch ticket, and instead of pocketing all the winnings, he had a better idea in mind. Paul Riley went to Summit Variety on Summit Street in Peabody and...
Woburn teens address food insecurity with focus on diverse cultures
WOBURN - Noah Sheldon's "lightbulb moment" came at a food bank. Looking at the shelves in the summer of 2023, he couldn't help but notice that many of the items were less than appealing. Cans were dented. Boxes of Hamburger Helper and mac 'n' cheese filled the shelves. But foods central to the diets of people from different cultures (rice, beans, spices, etc.) were in short supply. "Woburn is diverse. I'm Brazilian. These are not things that would be used in my house," Noah said. "I started thinking-what could be done about this?" He came...
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle...
Select Board members call for ceasefire following months of heated rhetoric
READING – Maybe, just maybe, the Reading Select Board turned a corner Tuesday night and did as so many suggested. They moved on. Signs that the board might be putting a contentious five months behind them appeared before the meeting even started. The July 9 meeting ended during the opening minutes of a discussion to reorganize the board. It was hardly a secret the agenda item, put there by Carlo Bacci, was there to remove Karen Herrick as the board’s vice-chair.
Moors leader receives prison time for Massachusetts standoff in 2021.
Two members of a sovereign citizens group that claimed Rhode Island as its territory face court-ordered prison terms for their roles in an armed standoff with Massachusetts State Police in 2021. The leader of Rise of the Moors, Jamhal Tavon Sanders Latimer, must serve three to five years in prison plus four years of probation under penalties ordered at a sentencing hearing Tuesday. ...
Massachusetts kids learn to swim in honor of late MIT police officer
LOWELL, Mass. — Members of the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team are spending two weeks in Lowell teaching kids to swim. "We have maybe 6-to-7 troopers here today and we're just trying to work in small groups and work at their level," State Trooper John Nugent said. "Today my...
Tensions rise at ENC's migrant shelter in Quincy as homeless families are asked to leave
QUINCY ‒ As the migrant crisis stretches the state’s network of emergency shelters to capacity, the temporary shelter and family welcome center at Eastern Nazarene College has been depositing homeless families, some against their will, at the Wollaston MBTA station, according to city officials and police. Quincy Police...
Yvonne Furneaux, Actress in Fellini’s ‘La Dolce Vita’ and Polanski’s ‘Repulsion,’ Dies at 98
Yvonne Furneaux, the glamorous actress who had memorable performances in Michelangelo Antonioni’s Le Amiche, Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Roman Polanski’s Repulsion, has died. She was 98.Eddie Rosenblatt, Veteran Geffen Records Executive, Dies at 89 Furneaux died July 5 at her home in North Hampton, New Hampshire, of complications from a stroke, her son, Nicholas Natteau, told The Hollywood Reporter. She also was the female lead in the Hammer horror film The Mummy (1959), starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Though she considered the project less than ideal, she said she ultimately learned from those actors that “if you don’t take...
Feel Better, Feed Better tour launches with mobile lactation lounge
A program in Kittery that helps mothers who breastfeed feel less isolated and more confident is taking their mission on the road. On Thursday, Pumpspotting's Feel Better, Feed Better tour kicked off with a gathering at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland. The program introduced its new one-of-a-kind mobile lactation lounge...
5 people hospitalized after I-93 crash in Wilmington, report says
Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 93 in Wilmington on Wednesday, WCVB-TV reported. The crash occurred between exits 34 and 35 on the northbound side of I-93, Massachusetts State Police told the news station on Thursday. Both vehicles ended up in the wooded area next to the highway.
Summer Concerts @ the Iron Works: June 24th – Mamadou
Join us for a free concert at the Saugus Iron Works each Wednesday evening this summer. Shows start at 6:00 pm. at 244 Central Street in Saugus. On Wednesday, July 17th, Mamadou, a world-class ensemble showcasing the original musical works of Senegalese luminary Mamadou Diop. Having shared the stage and collaborated with countless African greats including Baaba Maal, Mamadou Jimi Mbaye and Mbaye Dieye Faye in the Madison Band (formerly of Youssou Ndour), Thione Seck, Nicolas Menheim and Papa Seck in the band Africando, the Grand Soda Mama, and many others, Mamadou introduced his signature rhythm guitar sound around the world.
This sprawling waterfront estate can be yours. The cost: $40 million
DUXBURY − An oceanfront residential Goose Point compound owned by a former Citicorp CEO is on the market for $40 million. The Long Point Lane estate sits on 25 acres along Cape Cod Bay and has more than 1,000 feet of water frontage and a private pier. The home,...
Ipswich police and fire log July 8 to 14, 2024
7:57 a.m. Medical aid to the Residence at Riverbend on County Road. 8:24 a.m. Medical aid to the Residence at Riverbend on County Road. 9:30 a.m. Hazard on Safford Street and Topsfield Road. 10:12 a.m. 911 misdial from Colonial Drive. 10:32 a.m. Medical aid to the Residence at Riverbend on...
UMass Memorial doctor honored after performing CPR on ailing umpire at youth game in Oxford
OXFORD ― A local doctor sprang into action and saved the life of a baseball umpire during a Little League game last week. Philip Davis, a league official, was at the game July 11 in Oxford when umpire Korey Pontbriand was hit by a pitch and later collapsed. Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, who was...
10th Annual Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels Car Show honors local community supporters
Three people and organizations received the Community Appreciation Award during Sunday’s 10th Annual Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels car show at Saugus Middle/High School. Owner of former Full of Bull restaurant Bill Pappas, owner of former Saugus Fuddruckers Adrienne LeBlanc and Cars and Cops event organizer Domenic Montano received awards from Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels Team Captain Guy Moley.
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