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Worcester's Wholly Cannoli permanently closed after 24 years in business
WORCESTER ― After 24 years on Grafton Street, the bakery Wholly Cannoli has permanently closed, according to its ownership. Richard Elia, one of the owners, gave retirement as a reason in a statement on Thursday that was addressed to customers. ...
Enfield High School senior dies in Massachusetts crash
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Enfield community is mourning the passing of a 17-year-old student who died after a crash in Massachusetts over the weekend. On Thursday, Enfield High School Principal Erin E. Clark said Megan Davis was a senior who was “beloved by her classmates and teachers.” “Her teachers described her as kind and […]
Former Celtic Suddenly Announces Retirement
Even though the peak of NBA free agency and the offseason is finally slowing down, we are still getting updates around the league, including from former members of the Boston Celtics. On Thursday, basketball fans received a shocking update from a former All-Star. Gordon Hayward, who spent three seasons with the Boston Celtics, announced his retirement from basketball on social media.
1 person killed in Methuen crash
One person was killed in a crash in Methuen, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning. Methuen police they responded to a crash around 7:30 a.m. on Lowell Street near Winstead Avenue. When they arrived they discovered a head-on collision had occurred between a Toyota RAV4 and a Mack dump truck. The driver of the Toyota was trapped inside the SUV, suffering from serious injuries.
Crowdstrike outage may be to blame for slow response to hit-and-run, Worcester police say
When a 26-year-old man aboard a scooter was hit by a car in the early morning hours of July 19, Worcester Police failed to respond. At the same time, a computer outage blamed on the security software CrowdStrike forced the grounding of several flights and cancellation of numerous medical appointments.
Police in Milford, Hopkinton say longtime scam involves 'group of Irish travelers'
Local police departments are warning residents of a paving scam that in some cases is costing people thousands of dollars. A company calling itself Green Paving & Masonry is conducting the scam, police in both Hopkinton and Milford said recently. There is such a company by that name, based in Boston, but it's not involved. ...
Two Men Arrested for Drug Distribution After Tractor Trailor Stopped in Andover
BOSTON – Two Indian nationals were arrested on July 29, 2024, in connection with the distribution of controlled substances. Simranjit Singh, 28, and Gusimrat Singh, 19, of Fresno, Calif. were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Both men made initial appearances yesterday in federal court in Boston and remain in federal custody at this time.
Experts and readers are at odds over Healey’s emergency shelter cap. Here’s why.
The five-day cap on stays at overflow shelter sites went into effect Thursday. Readers are in support, but immigrant support groups are concerned. Governor Maura Healey’s five-day cap on overflow shelter site stays for some homeless families took effect on Thursday, garnering support from the majority of Boston.com readers.
Massachusetts lawmaker pass -- and pass on -- flurry of bills in final hours of formal session
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Legislature ended its 19-month formal session early Thursday morning, approving a housing bond bill, but leaving other major pieces of legislation in limbo including an economic development bill, a renewable energy bill and a hospital bill. The Legislature is now in an informal session...
Healey: Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals
Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts.
Potentially Deadly Fever Continues to Spread in Massachusetts
Each summer Massachusetts residents have to protect themselves from a number of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses. Lyme disease is a big one but there are other illnesses you can catch if bitten by a tick or mosquito and this year one that is becoming more common is Dengue Fever. What...
Patriots reportedly make significant move when it comes to fixing Matthew Judon drama
Things between the New England Patriots and linebacker Matthew Judon have not been going great. Judon originally said he didn't want to play on his current contract, but he would if he must. However, things took a turn on Monday when the linebacker came out and partook in his daily game of ...
Salary ranges now required in most job postings in Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated PressBOSTON - Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday that puts the commonwealth in line with 10 other states that already require pay transparency.Massachusetts salary range lawThe new law also protects a worker's right to ask their employer for the salary range when applying for a job or seeking a promotion."This new law is an important next step toward closing wage gaps, especially for People of Color and women," Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, said in a written statement after signing...
Worrying Drake Maye Report Emerges From Patriots Training Camp
The New England Patriots fanbase was filled with hope for the first time in a long time when the franchise drafted quarterback Drake Maye third overall in April. After the Mac Jones/Bailey Zappe tandem was a bust, Maye appeared to be the answer to the prayers of many frustrated Pats supporters.
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