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5 for Good: Dana-Farber patient hosts podcast from infusion chair
MILFORD, Mass. — Carly Fauth goes on air from her infusion chair. A breast cancer patient, Fauth has been podcasting while receiving chemotherapy treatments at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in Milford. Lauren McCarthy is Fauth's oncology nurse. She said she has gotten used to the production of it...
Little League umpire thanks player's mother for saving his life
A special ceremonial first pitch marked Tuesday's Worcester Red Sox game in Massachusetts, thrown by a Little League umpire who had a near-death experience the last time he called a game. "Oh man, this is like beyond words," said Korey Pontbriand, the umpire from Spencer. Pontbriand is more accustomed to...
Celtics biggest offseason concern that nobody is talking about
The Boston Celtics dominated their way to a championship in 2024. They won 64 regular season games and lost just three times in the playoffs. Boston never went to a Game 6 and believes it can be the first title in a multi-year run. The Celtics kept their core together and are set to enter the season as favorites to repeat.
Commonwealth Classic Returning: Boston College to play UMass in '25-26
It has been years in the making, but finally Boston College and UMass will play again in the '25-26 season according to a report by Jon Rothstein. The article continues by explaining that the game will be played at a neutral site, but that site and date have yet to be announced.
Shrewsbury fire chief retires, rides off in 98-year-old fire engine
On his last day as Shrewsbury’s fire chief, James Vuona sat down in the passenger seat of a 98-year-old fire engine as he rode home as part of a send-off from firefighters, fire chiefs, friends and family. Vuona, 62, spent Wednesday afternoon at the fire station with his colleagues...
Indian Lake shut down: High bacteria count could be toxic
WORCESTER ― Indian Lake is closed until further notice due to elevated bacteria levels that could be toxic. The city announced the move Thursday afternoon. Cyanobacteria is the culprit, and testing indicates levels that may be harmful to anyone who comes into contact with the water. ...
Kenley Jansen injury has Red Sox sweating
As almost all baseball fans know, July is seen as "trade season" in Major League Baseball. In the weeks that lead up to the July 30 trade deadline, contending teams are responsible for figuring out the holes in their team and looking to patch these holes with assets from the selling teams around the league.
Veteran Red Sox Reliever Chooses Free Agency Over Minors
After being designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, right-handed reliever Chase Anderson cleared waivers on Thursday. He was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester but declined the option. It is expected that the 36-year-old will now become a free agent, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. That makes Anderson eligible to sign with any team interested in him.
Pregnant Brianna Welsh Found Stabbed To Death At Lynn Home
Zachary Vozzella, of Lynn, was arraigned Thursday, Aug. 1, and charged with murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Essex County District Attorney said. He pleaded not guilty. The body of 25-year-old Brianna Welsh was found at her home at 254 Lynnway #329 Wednesday morning after police...
Jayson Tatum's Three-Word Advice For Joel Embiid After Team USA Benching
So much for hand-wringing about Jayson Tatum's DNP in Team USA's impressive win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia to begin the 2024 Olympics. Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid suffered the same fate as his Boston Celtics counterpart on Wednesday, failing to get off the bench as the Americans ...
Red Sox dump ticking time bomb on Angels at trade deadline in Luis Garcia deal
Managing one's 40-man roster is an imperfect science. Teams like the Los Angeles Angels can have a "plan" for how many open spots they want to keep flexible, but injuries, trades, and prospect promotions can throw a wrench in things. In the Angels' case, one trade from the deadline in particular is going to present some challenges going forward.
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen
It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater when they picked up a $100,000 lottery ticket on the border with New Hampshire. The six-figure ticket was won playing the $30 "$15,000,000 Money Maker" scratch-off game. There is one $15 million, one $1 million, and 22 $100,000 tickets in the game tha…
Eric Bernstein, CEO Of Springfield's Berkshire Furniture, Westfield Dad Dies At 55
Berkshire Furniture, based in Springfield, is a family business that has been passed down through four generations, Bernstein's obituary reads. Bernstein also served as president of the New Jersey/New York Furniture Association in 2017, according to his obituary. Bernstein is being remembered as someone who was incredibly handy, being able...
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