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Zuiderdam Arrives in Boston for Homeporting Season
After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England. Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in Canada, the vessel is set to offer a...
Jordan Montgomery: Scott Boras ‘butchered' contract talks with Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox reportedly were the favorites to sign left-hander Jordan Montgomery last offseason before he joined the Arizona Diamondbacks. Considering Boston's dire need for starting pitching, many were perplexed that the front office was unable to close a deal with the 2023 World Series champion. According to Montgomery,...
Westport man to be enshrined into Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin of Westport, MA will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner.
Great Feast of the Holy Ghost: Weekend schedule has parades, food, music and more
FALL RIVER — The city is in the midst of celebrating the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England, a five-day festival of Azorean culture. Arguably the largest event honoring the Azorean heritage in the United States, the feast features a mix of religious rituals, Portuguese cuisine, live entertainment, crafts and two parades. ...
A Pair of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
A single family home and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown. 41 Wilson Ave., 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,122 sq. ft. Townhouse, Sold: $782,000. 142 Russell Ave., 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,716 sq. ft. Single Family, Sold: $1,560,300.
Kayakers spot body floating in Charles River
Authorities recovered a male body from the Charles River in Boston on Sunday morning. Two kayakers spotted the body floating in the water under the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge on the Boston side. State Police divers recovered the person near the Mass Ave. bridge at around 8:05 a.m. The body of...
Northshore For Palestine Gathered At Cambridge Commons
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A crowd of people gathered at Cambridge Commons when the Palestine National Anthem blasted through the speakers. This crowd of people were there for Northshore For Palestine’s, an organizing that fights for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, encampment event. However, it’s not one of the student encampments that popped up all over college campuses over the Spring.
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:. The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
'Beyond proud': Mother of Olympics medalist Stephen Nedoroscik thrilled over victory
As a real-life Clark Kent from “Superman” lore, Worcester native and Florida transplant Stephen Nedoroscik captured television audiences and social media viewers as the unassuming, bespectacled gymnast-turned-medal-winning “Pommel Horse Guy” at the 2024 Summer Olympics. And behind every great Pommel Horse Guy, there’s a great Pommel Horse Mom. ...
This may be the last chance to pick up Craftwork artifacts before Amy Lou Stein leaves for Europe
This may be the last chance to pick up Craftwork artifacts before Amy Lou Stein leaves for Europe. Amy Lou Stein, the owner and operator of the eclectic space called Craftwork in Somerville, is leaving after 17 years for a move to Europe. Sales of jewelry and her unique stone art objects go on through her online shop since an announcement Aug. 12 and closing of the store at 259 Highland Ave.
Mac-n-Choose closes Westford location
WESTFORD — Mac-n-Choose has permanently closed its Westford location. The location permanently closed on Aug. 20. The company continues to operate a storefront in Tyngsborough. “We have enjoyed serving you over the years and appreciate your support. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing our...
At least three shots fired around church and park
Investigators have recovered evidence indicating multiple shots were fired near St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 233 Harvard St., in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge. ShotSpotter technology heard three rounds fired at around 8:30 p.m., while a caller said they heard four or five shots fired at Sennott Park, according to scanner reports. The park is behind the church; in addition to shells found by police, an officer soon found a park garbage can that looked like it had been hit by gunfire.
Firefighters use Jaws of Life to free victim from crash in Bourne
BOURNE – Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a person from a pickup truck following a crash in Bourne. The collision happened shortly before 10:30 PM Saturday on Sandwich Road at Long Boat Road. Once extricated, the victim was transported by ambulance to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Further details […] The post Firefighters use Jaws of Life to free victim from crash in Bourne appeared first on CapeCod.com.
It was Angels, 9-6, at the Oldtime Baseball Game, but wins at this tradition aren’t about the scores
It was Angels, 9-6, at the Oldtime Baseball Game, but wins at this tradition aren’t about the scores. The question rang out over the speakers Thursday at St. Peter’s Field during The Oldtime Baseball Game’s pregame ceremony: “What are the two greatest words in the English language?”
School Committee receives MSBA project update
WILMINGTON — The School Committee met on Monday night at 5 p.m. over Zoom to receive a presentation on the MSBA project from designer Dore + Whittier. Rani Philips of Dore + Whittier reminded the community that the project is currently in the feasibility study phase. In order to create potential options, they held a series of educational visioning meetings where they developed priorities for a new space and created a summary of proposed spaces to meet building and educational needs.
‘A Big Win’: Harvard Expands Kosher Options in Undergraduate Dining Halls
Harvard Hillel will now serve hot lunches and dinners after the University expanded its kosher food options ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. By Sami E. Turner. Harvard University Dining Services will expand its kosher food options after a decades-long effort to introduce hot kosher lunches in undergraduate dining halls covered by the College’s undergraduate meal plan.
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