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Bruins Roster Refresher: State Of The Team After A Busy Offseason
The dog days of summer have arrived. The Boston Bruins began the offseason with a flurry of moves, but since, like the rest of the NHL, have fallen dormant in the last few weeks. While training camp doesn’t start until the middle of September, this is as opportune as any...
Mailbag: Rob Williams trade, Celtics conundrum post Olympics
The Celtics are entering the dog days of the NBA offseason but that doesn’t mean some members of the roster won’t be busy with the Olympics on the horizon. With NBA Summer League officially done and Team USA set to open play on Sunday, let’s get to a busy mailbag featuring questions on the current team and a familiar face. If you have questions about the Celtics or NBA, email brobb@masslive.com or tweet @briantrobb.
Suffolk Downs developer updates councillors over ongoing construction project
REVERE – HYM CEO Tom O’Brien was at the City Council meeting this week with the same message he has been delivering since The Boston Globe ran a story suggesting the Suffolk Downs development was on hold. City councillors told O’Brien the story was troubling considering how much the city is depending on the success of the project to pay for the new high school.
Supt. of Hingham Public Schools Year Two Evaluation
Superintendent of Schools Margaret Adams was rated “needs improvement” overall during the school committee’s evaluation this week, following her second year on the job. The School Committee met with Dr. Adams on Wednesday, June 24, to conduct her annual evaluation. During the meeting, the Chair of the School Committee, Nes Correnti, read Dr. Adam’s performance review and noted that similar to last year, she worked through the ratings and committee comments with the Vice Chair to complete the evaluation.
Only tower area of NA church condemned
NORTH ATTLEBORO - We have an update and clarification on last week’s story about the Grace Episcopal Church in downtown North Attleboro. Town officials told North TV this week that the entire building has not been condemned, only the portion near the tower in the front corner of the building which collapsed as a result of water damage over a long period of time.
Robot Cuts the Ribbon on New Bedford’s Research & Robotics Lab
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Many have held the city's ceremonial gold scissors at ribbon-cutting events to celebrate new businesses, parks and schools. However, for the first time in the city's long and storied history, a robot cut the ribbon Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of New Bedford Research & Robotics on Purchase Street.
Two ways of looking at DA Paul Walsh Jr.’s legacy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the 1990s and early 2000s, New Bedford was a different place. The grand old Irish-dominated political Machine was still muscular. It may have eventually lost the mayorship to Fred Kalisz, but it still controlled much of the City Council, most of the School Committee, the New Bedford Housing Authority and a bunch of minor boards and bureaucracies.
‘White Lotus’ Star Jennifer Coolidge Spotted in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Jennifer Coolidge, a Norwell, Massachusetts, native, rose to fame in the late '90s/early 2000s. Her role as Stiffler's Mom in American Pie, which came out in 1999, really put her on the map! Many American Pie's came after the original (four total), and in my opinion, they were all awesome.
Somerville Was Ranked # 11 In Fortune Well's 50 Best Cities For Families
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Somerville has been named one of the best places to live for families in the United States. Somerville came in at number 11 in a ranking by Fortune. The magazine noted the city is close to Boston while also have its own unique atmosphere.
23-Year-Old Hyannis Man and 34-Year-Old Cotuit Man Arrested On Kidnapping, Firearms, and Assault Charges.
HYANNIS – Barnstable Police report that at approximately 7:00 AM on Thursday July 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to Quaker Road Hyannis for a subject who was suffering from apparent stab wounds. Upon investigation by Barnstable Patrol Officers and Detectives it was determined that the 49-year-old victim had been held against his will and assaulted in a house on Quaker Road. He reported that two individuals, known to him as 23-year-old Eric Randall of Hyannis and 34-year-old Richard Villa of Cotuit had assaulted him inside the home. The victim told investigators that Randall and Villa had trapped him within the home, choked him with a belt, held him at gunpoint, and eventually stabbed him with a knife. The subjects threatened the victim’s life throughout the incident. The victim was eventually able to flee the scene and have a neighbor call 911. The victim was treated at a local hospital for the non-life-threatening injuries. Villa was located in the area a short time later and taken into custody without incident. Randall was located later in the afternoon, however when approached he attempted to flee. After a brief foot pursuit, he was taken into custody by Barnstable Patrol Officers, Detectives, as well as members of the DEA Cape Cod Resident Office. Investigators seized a knife and a loaded 9mm “ghost” gun in connection with this incident.
Where were sharks spotted off Cape Cod since July 19?
Mark the shark was one of several detected and spotted along Cape Cod over the last week. The 12-foot-long white shark first tagged by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Chatham was detected swimming off the coast of North Beach Island in Chatham twice, according to the conservancy’s shark-tracking app Sharktivity.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the evolution of an upper-level low off the mid-Atlantic, which is expected to approach the coast of New England during the early workweek, increasing the chances of unpleasant beach weather.
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
Berkshire region real estate sales
19 Grandview: Walter M Asdikian Jr T and Karen J. Landry of Adams to Sara L. Feth, $312,000 on 07/12/2024. 37-39 Grove Street: Francis S Szpak T and Berkshre Bank Tr of Adams to D&d Re Ventures LLC, $130,000 on 07/09/2024. 53 Spring Street: Adams Town Of of Adams to...
Wildfire smoke could be visible in Massachusetts during weekend
BOSTON - It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.If you were outdoors Thursday night, you likely noticed a big change in the feel of the air. Humidity levels dropped big time yesterday and the airmass overhead will remain quite dry and comfy right through this weekend.Wildfire smoke could be visibleFriday will be a sparkling day with nearly wall to wall sunshine. However, you may notice a bit of a hue or touch of haze in the air in some locations. This is our...
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
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