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Police investigate robberies of pizza delivery drivers in Worcester neighborhood
WORCESTER ― Three delivery drivers from three different pizzerias have been victims of a recent wave of late-night armed robberies in the Vernon Hill neighborhood. At 9:50 p.m. Sunday on Esther Street, a driver who had been sent to deliver food was confronted by two men, one holding a gun, according to police. An iPhone and undetermined amount of cash were stolen. Esther Street is off Vernon Street. ...
This looks familiar: Despite new-look roster, Duxbury football seeks same old Div. 4 glory
DUXBURY — The first day of the Duxbury High football team's preseason began with a conditioning walk, not a run. Seems the town was repainting the numbers in the parking spaces in the lot at the athletic complex on Friday, so the Dragons had to park their cars (or get dropped off) in one of the buildings across St. George Street and then hoof it over to Raymond P. Chandler Field. ...
Families of trans athletes sue over NH law banning them from girls’ sports
The families of two transgender girls are suing the state of New Hampshire over a new state law barring them from playing girls sports. Gov. Chris Sununu signed the law, House Bill 1205, last month. It prohibits transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports in middle and high school, and requires an original birth certificate or “other evidence” of the sex a student was assigned at birth. ...
Maine Should Prepare For Prolonged Heat and a Delayed Autumn, According to NOAA Forecast
Doug McIntyre discusses the latest NOAA forecast, which predicts that parts of the U.S. might not experience autumn due to prolonged heat. New Mexico and Maine are highlighted as areas where temperatures are expected to remain well above average. In Phoenix, record-breaking heat may continue with over 100 days of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. More surprising is Maine, where typical autumn cooling may not occur, with nighttime temperatures staying unusually high. This unusual warmth is troubling for regions like Maine and New Hampshire, raising concerns about the changing climate.
Best of the best take home ribbons from Rochester Grange Fair
ROCHESTER — Fruits and vegetables grown by farmers and gardeners around the Tri-Town and beyond this summer took center stage in competition for the 117th annual Rochester Grange Fair on Saturday, Aug. 17. Anything that could be found inside of a cornucopia was judged on Friday, Aug. 17. Winning...
Children, staff exposed to tuberculosis at NH child care facility
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Children and staff at a Manchester child care facility were exposed to an individual with tuberculosis over a five-month period, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Health officials reported that the person, who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, was present at...
Council Rock Newtown stays alive with win over Salem at Little League World Series
A four-run fourth inning and a fine pitching performance by Tyler Neeld propelled Council Rock Newtown to a 5-0 victory over Salem, New Hampshire, in the Little League World Series on Saturday night in Williamsport. CR Newtown, the Mid-Atlantic champions, will play another consolation game in the double-elimination baseball tournament. The team...
Sobriety Checkpoint in Worcester County Aug. 23 to Aug. 24
WORCESTER COUNTY – Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Colonel John Mawn Jr., announced there will be a sobriety checkpoint in Worcester County this weekend. The checkpoint will take place from Friday, Aug. 23 into Saturday, Aug. 24. According to the MSP, the purpose of the sobriety checkpoint...
There’s a new rumor in the race to own the Celtics
It’s been almost two months since Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck made it known that he was going to sell his stake in the Celtics. And since then, outside of a few comments here and there, there’s been a whole lot of nothing from both inside the C’s walls and even outside of them, for that matter.
Reps. Lynch, Pressley seek ‘urgency' to prevent Carney Hospital closure
Gov. Maura Healey has tried to close the door several times on government-led rescues of two Massachusetts hospitals owned by Steward Health Care, but every time she does, someone tries to put their foot on the threshold. Healey announced Friday that the state plans to use its eminent domain powers...
Former flight attendant starts annual 9/11 tribute journey from Boston
BOSTON - A former flight attendant left Boston Sunday on his fourth annual journey to honor the victims of 9/11, including several former coworkers who were killed.Honoring his friends and coworkersPaul Veneto began his Paulie's Push journey on Boston Common, pushing his airline beverage cart to New York City. The beverage cart features pictures of the airline crews who were aboard the hijacked planes."I've never felt any more conviction about making sure these guys are recognized," said Veneto.Veneto flew into Logan Airport on United Airlines Flight 175 on Sept. 10, 2001. The next day, the plane hit the second tower...
City sues Boston police union to avoid paying acquitted officers’ legal fees
The City of Boston is on the hook for $279,899 in legal fees after two police officers were acquitted in an overtime pay scam last year. The City of Boston is fighting in court to avoid paying nearly $300,000 in legal fees for police officers recently acquitted of running an overtime pay scam, court records show.
Downpours and thunderstorms in forecast for Monday
BOSTON - If you're in the Boston area or travelling through Massachusetts Monday, be prepared for heavy downpours and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and early evening.The WBZ Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert because there could be localized flooding and brief, gusty winds.The Storm Prediction Center has included portions of Massachusetts in the marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. This is the lowest level threat, a one on a scale of five.When will the heaviest rain arrive?While we anticipate a wet morning with showers in and out in the first half of the day, the stronger storms are...
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