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Startup Star: Abridge Law Grows Through Flat Fees for Services
When talking about her own enterprise, Kristin Mendoza likes to quote an adage that says overnight success takes 10 years to develop. Proving that true, Mendoza co-wrote an article in 2010 arguing for a change in the paradigm of law firms billing by the hour. But a decade passed before she launched Abridge Law, a firm that offers its clients a flat fee for services, rather than charging clients for each minute spent on their behalf.
PIttsfield Little Leaguers Advance in Section 1 Tournament
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Sawyer Layne went 2-for-2 with multiple RBIs to lead Pittsfield past Athol/Orange, 17-1, in the Little League Section 1 Tournament on Thursday. Pittsfield stayed in the winner's bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will host Westfield on Friday evening. Athol came out the gate scoring...
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.
Life is Good Retail Brand Launches Apparel Decorating Business
The Life is Good Company, makers of the popular positive vibes retail clothing brand of the same name, has entered the promotional products industry with a spin-off venture focused on custom-decorated apparel. Keep it Simple soft-launched in spring and more formally announced itself on July 11. Operating out of a...
Brentwood police seek help finding missing juvenile
BRENTWOOD — The Brentwood Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing juvenile with ties to the local area as well as Rochester, southern Maine, and Seacoast areas of New Hampshire. Angelina, whose last name has not been released, is reported missing, and authorities...
6 Massachusetts residents charged in double murder that left 5 others injured
Lynn, Mass. – The Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker has charged six suspects in connection to the drive-by shooting that left Jandriel Heredia, 21, of Revere, and Abraham Diaz, 25, of Lynn dead, and five others injured. The shooting took place at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at a gathering held at 189 Essex Street in Lynn. The following defendants have been charged with two counts of murder: Justin Alba, 25, of Peabody; and Lynn residents Darwin Batista, 20; Yefferson Vallecillo Cambar, 22; Carlos Ramirez Corniel, 16; Leonardo Espinoza, 15; and Abel Severino Reyes, 21.
Video: Sunny and pleasant Friday; mostly dry weekend ahead
Much drier, more comfortable air has finally arrived...and it looks to continue into the weekend!. A much more pleasant night ahead with fair skies and with lows dipping into the 50s for the first time since July 3rd in some spots. Warm, but with low humidity and lots of sunshine...
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...
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...
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,...
Springing for a new hotel: Groundbreaking for 100-room Springhill Suites held Wednesday, July 17
The City of Fitchburg continues to grow at a rapid pace, and now there will be dozens of new hotel rooms on the way to help accommodate the area’s also growing number of visitors. On Wednesday, July 17, Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta, City staff, the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce,...
This Quabbin track athlete sweeps voting categories, earns Athlete of the Year honor
Last week, The Gardner News put out a vote to let readers have a say in the winner of The Gardner News Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. The results of the poll, along with votes from the staff, were combined to decide the winner. Seth Twarog of...
‘Very nasty’: Juror from Karen Read trial says they fear for their safety
A juror from the Karen Read trial came forward Thursday and asked Norfolk Superior Court to indefinitely impound the list of jurors’ names due to the intense scrutiny the case has received, the fear of harassment and public confrontations. Judge Beverly Cannone granted the juror’s request and extended the...
Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
A proposal to build an asphalt plant in a residential neighborhood in Nashua has been effectively scrapped. The company proposing the project dropped a lawsuit this week that aimed to reverse an earlier rejection of its plans. The asphalt plant, proposed by the Newport Construction Corporation, has been a concern...
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...
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