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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...
“I want to see us go for the jugular” | Five-star Revs begin playoff push with away win
MONTRÉAL – One always wants to be careful when dubbing a result to be “a statement win.” The energy of such a moment can be easy to get caught up in, and the expectations that are set can consequently become a bit too high. But even...
Emerson updates code of community standards, outlining new policies and protocols for upcoming academic year
In preparation for the upcoming school year, Emerson launched a modified code of community standards, according to an email sent from President Jay Bernhardt to the Emerson community Friday. In the email, Bernhardt addressed the calls for transparency around policies and processes that have increased following pro-Palestinian protests and arrests...
Wilmington Public Schools Offer Meals At No Cost For All Students
Below is a press release from Wilmington Public Schools’ Food Services Department:. WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all WPS schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
1 person critically injured in Dorchester shooting
Boston Police is investigating a shooting Saturday night that left a person with life-threatening injuries. Police say the incident occurred in the area of 159 Washington Street shortly before 10p.m. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. No arrests have been made. No additional information has...
Berklee professor, inclusion ensemble raising awareness about musicians with disabilities
BOSTON (WHDH) - A professor at Berklee School of Music is raising awareness about inclusivity in the music space by showcasing how an adaptation has allowed him to master the violin and form an ensemble made up of other musicians with disabilities. The Music Inclusion Ensemble at Berklee is a...
Jayson Tatum shows off odd new tattoo
Jayson Tatum may have just hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but he is inking a different kind of trophy onto his body. The Boston Celtics star Tatum revealed in a post to his Snapchat page over the weekend that he got an odd new tattoo. Tatum’s new tattoo is an image of himself holding up... The post Jayson Tatum shows off odd new tattoo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
10 Years Ago, One of the Biggest Stories in New England Was About Market Basket and Loyalty
There are very few times that I go into Market Basket and don't think about the incredible display of loyalty that the employees showed 10 years ago this summer. In the summer of 2014, Market Basket's Board of Directors decided to fire Artie T. Demoulas. The next day, many employees started to strike due to loyalty with Artie T. and demanded that he be reinstated as CEO. Every media outlet gave the same story, stating that it was a family fight between two of the store's big bosses: cousins Artie T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas, grandsons of Arthur Demoulas, a Greek immigrant who founded the chain years ago.
Armed man arrested after barricading inside hotel in Wareham
A man was arrested on Friday after barricading himself and firing gunshots inside of his Wareham, Massachusetts, hotel room while children were inside, police said. Wareham Police responded to the Marriott Town Place Suites on Rosebrook Way shortly after 8p.m. following reports of possible gunshots in the bog area behind the hotel.
Boston mayor urges Carney landlord to use property for health care purposes
BOSTON — Two Massachusetts hospitals owned by bankrupt Steward Health Care are preparing to close next week. About 1,200 employees will be out of work when Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer shut their doors. Earlier this month, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wrote a...
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?”
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Appleton West graduate Danny Jansen will make MLB history Monday when Red Sox face Blue Jays
Appleton West graduate Danny Jansen is in line to make Major League Baseball history Monday. Jansen, who was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Boston Red Sox on July 27, will become the first player in MLB history to play for both teams in the same game when the Red Sox...
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.
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