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Trump could see support grow after assassination attempt, even in Mass.
CAMBRIDGE - The image of Donald Trump with his fist in the air after an attempted assassination has already become iconic, even in some parts of traditionally blue Massachusetts. "I thought he was tough when he stood up and he gave the little fist-pump afterwards," Tom Fialkosky said Monday. "Thank God he survived," another voter in Billerica added.Billerica is one of the few communities in greater Boston with a history of residents supporting Donald Trump. "I just kind of feel bad that happened to him," said Elizabeth Hill. "I was just glad he got up and he was OK."Political effect of assassination...
Driver seriously injured, 2 passengers hospitalized in Avon collision
AVON — Three people were injured, including at least one person who suffered serious injuries, when a minivan and commercial box truck collided on Monday afternoon, officials said. Police and firefighters responded to a report of a crash at Harrison Boulevard and Pond Street about 3:30 p.m. "Officers arrived to find a collision between...
One Good Turn, Then Another
During her senior year at Bridgewater State University, Elizabeth Miller, ’19, found herself experiencing homelessness. Naturally, it wasn’t easy. However, she was able to persevere after receiving help from BSU. “They went above and beyond to make sure I was supported,” Miller said. She applied for and...
Sheriff Paul Heroux: Close New Bedford's Ash Street Jail, an 'outdated money pit'
DARTMOUTH — Posed with costly long-term repairs to the 136-year-old Ash Street Jail, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is renewing his call to close it and move all inmates to the Dartmouth house of correction. The jail's brick work was recently checked by a structural engineering firm. It found...
MBTA Red Line Closes for 16 Days for Maintenance, Spelling Delays for Harvard Square Riders
Shuttle buses replaced Red Line service between Alewife and JFK/UMass stops Saturday, kicking off 16 days of Red Line closures as the MBTA makes planned improvements for the stretch between Kendall and Alewife Stations. According to the MBTA, the work is targeted at eliminating the “slow zones” that have frustrated...
Wu defends property tax plan on Beacon Hill
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was on Beacon Hill Tuesday asking legislators to sign off on a plan to increase the property tax share paid by city businesses. As in many communities, Boston places a higher tax rate on commercial and industrial property compared to residential, amounting to a roughly 60/40 split. But with expected decreases in commercial real estate values, commercial tax revenue could go down significantly in the years ahead, forcing homeowners to take up the slack.
Boston's Sumner Tunnel shutdown is doubling commute times, data shows
BOSTON — The Sumner Tunnel shutdown, now in its 10th day, has doubled the commute times for Boston drivers, according to new data from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. "Bumpah to bumpah to bumpah," one driver said. MassDOT data shows that drivers are spending extra time in traffic as...
Last summer Boston was afflicted by rain. This year, there’s a heat emergency
BOSTON (AP) — Last summer, Boston was afflicted by rain. This year, the city is baking, with Mayor Michelle Wu this week declaring a heat emergency. Neither scenario has been ideal for kayakers and paddleboarders on the Charles River, although more tend to opt for too much heat over too much moisture.
Fest Intentions: We Make Noise Festival in Boston, Massachusetts
Let’s get loud, We Make Noise Festival. In collaboration with Mass NOW, the Boston chapter of We Make Noise will bring a free, one-day music fest to Downtown Crossing on August 24. From noon to 8 p.m., the event will pack Washington Street and Summer Street with live music, visual art galleries, and a vendor area organized by the Boston Women’s Market. This year marks the second edition of the festival, which launched last summer as “BBG Fest,” a nod to We Make Noise’s prior moniker Beats By Girlz.
Haverhill Man Apprehended for Alleged Armed Robbery on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue
Last night, Boston police took into custody 58-year-old Jesus Garcia of Haverhill after a reported armed robbery occurred on Massachusetts Avenue near Boylston Street. According to the Boston Police Department's official report, Garcia allegedly gripped his waistband and threatened to shoot the victim before fleeing with a stolen phone and cash.
Smoking materials sparked fatal Revere fire, officials say
A Monday morning fire in Revere that left an 80-year-old man dead likely started with smoking materials, fire officials announced. Revere firefighters went to 104 Patriot Parkway around 5:45 a.m. Monday after neighbors heard smoke alarms sounding, Revere Fire Chief Christopher P. Bright, Revere Police Chief David J. Callahan, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden said in a joint statement.
No drought yet, but dry conditions developing across New England
It has really been feast or famine, but also too much of a good thing as we track rainfall across New England this summer. Depends on where you live. The stretch of intense heat combined with our highest sun angle of the year, has allowed for maximum evaporation lately. Soil moisture has decreased overall across some areas in the northeast over the last few weeks. Many of the days in a week’s time will bring in rain due to isolated thunderstorms. While one town gets 2 inches of rain, another gets zero.
Buck a Shuck – $1 Oysters in the Neighborhood
It’s oyster season! And everyone knows oysters taste that much better when they’re only a dollar! Here are our top picks for $1 oysters this summer:. At 224 enjoy $1 oysters on Mondays and Tuesdays. Gray’s Hall. It’s all about $1 oysters on Tuesdays at Gray’s Hall!...
In extreme heat, sculptors prepare for Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival
REVERE, Mass. — In the midst of the heat wave, the show must go on at the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, which begins Friday. The centerpiece is already in place — a cake that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the summer tradition. For the crew and...
AutoDesk Honors Suffolk Chief Technology Officer Jit Kee Chin for Contributions to Construction Innovation
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative construction enterprises in the country, is proud to announce Chief Technology Officer Jit Kee Chin has been honored as an AutoDesk Construction Champion of 2024. Ms. Chin continues to play an integral role leading Suffolk’s investment, adoption and integration of cutting-edge technology and data solutions that add value for clients, increase jobsite efficiencies and continue to disrupt the construction industry. The Construction Champion recognition is annually awarded to 25 professionals who have become thought leaders and pioneers in the industry. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716778693/en/ Jit Kee Chin, Chief Technology Officer at Suffolk, has been honored as a 2024 Construction Champion by AutoDesk. (Photo: Business Wire)
2 Boston hospitals named among country's best
BOSTON - U.S. News & World Report is out with its latest ranking of the best hospitals, and two in Massachusetts have been identified as top performers in the country.Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are among 20 "exceptional" hospitals on the magazine's Honor Roll. "Highest rating possible""In addition to being named to the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, is nationally ranked in the top 50 hospitals in 12 medical specialties and is rated as High Performing, the highest rating possible, in 18 of 20 procedures and conditions," U.S. News says.Brigham and...
Fenway Concertgoers Say This Was the ‘Best Performer Ever’ in Massachusetts
Fenway Park feels magical for so many reasons, even when the Red Sox aren't playing a ball game. It's one of the best venues for a concert in the summertime, because the overall vibes still seep into the atmosphere at nighttime. My first concert at Fenway Park was Morgan Wallen, and I'll never forget it. From getting to the venue early enough to hit Caskin' Flagon beforehand then hitting Fenway Johnnie's afterwards, it's just an overall fun experience.
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