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Mass. residents sickened in multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
Nearly a dozen Massachusetts residents have become ill as part of a multi-state salmonella outbreak that has been linked to Florida-grown cucumbers. Between March and June of this year, nearly 450 people across 31 states and Washington D.C. have become sick as part of the outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Of those who became ill because of the bacteria, 125 have been hospitalized.
Get your oversized ‘Allston Christmas’ bag at these Boston stores
As Allston Christmas — also known as Boston move-in day — is right around the corner, one grocery store chain is helping residents “celebrate” this thrifting holiday by offering them a limited-edition oversized shopping bag at two stores. Around Sept. 1 every year, the streets of...
Celtics' 2021 gamble continues to pay dividends
The Boston Celtics signed Sam Hauser to a two-way contract in 2021. The sharpshooting forward had gone undrafted despite narrowly missing out on the coveted 50/40/90 statline during his final collegiate season with the Virginia Cavaliers. Since joining the Celtics, Hauser has proved himself to be one of the best movement shooters in the NBA. He quickly impressed Boston's coaching staff, earning him a full-scale deal before the end of his rookie season. Then, in just his third year in the league, he played a key role in Boston's stampede to a championship.Hauser took to the court for 79 regular-season games...
Red Sox legend offers help to former teammate after ‘Yankees’ sighting
Jonathan Papelbon never passes up on an opportunity to bash the New York Yankees. On Wednesday, he showed some kindness, too, in offering to help former Boston Red Sox teammate Manny Ramirez, whose photo surfaced while wearing a Yankees hat. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE YANKEES NEWSLETTER:. “#YankeesSuck Manny lose...
MLB star receives major support after ‘horrific’ anti-LGTBQ slur
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for using what he described as a “horrific” homophobic slur toward a fan during a game over the weekend, but it seems like that has only helped his popularity among Major League Baseball fans. During a game against the Houston...
Encore Boston Harbor Packs Hundreds of Thousands of Meals for Families in Need
Staff of Encore Boston Harbor and additional volunteers are working this week to pack 500,000 meals for families in need, adding to the company’s previous total of packing more than a million meals over the past year. The biannual charitable event, known as Feed the Funnel, and running from...
Glitches and delays with student aid application rolling into another school year
WORCESTER, Mass. – The start of college classes is just weeks away and there are still concerns over filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and families are concerned the issues and glitches, which came with the rollout of the new FAFSA form last year, are going to continue. Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester said it's been a process, but it's working with students to secure financial aid.
Cybersecurity expert explains what to do if you were impacted by Social Security data breach
WORCESTER, Mass. - According to a class action lawsuit, a hacking group has claimed it allegedly stole personal records of nearly three billion people from public data. Bloomberg Law reported the suit filed in U.S. District Court in Florida. It said the breach was believed to have happened in or...
Women’s soccer drops season opener 2-1 to Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team opened the 2024 season on the road with a close 2-1 loss to Fairfield at Lessing Field on Thursday afternoon. In the first half, sophomore Charlotte Hanchar netted the first goal of the season, assisted by fellow sophomore Karenna Beckstein, at 6:39 to take a 1-0 lead.
UMass Memorial marks 50 years of life-saving NICU care
WORCESTER – UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.UMass Memorial NICU marks 50th anniversaryFlipping through family photos with her son Todd is extra special for mom Becky Martella. That's because there was once a pretty good chance that they wouldn't exist at all. "They sent a priest in and did the last rites for Todd," Martella told WBZ-TV. Seconds after giving birth in September of 1974, doctors whisked Martella's newborn son away. He was struggling to breathe. Doctors at Worcester City Hospital told Becky that Todd's best chance at survival would be...
LL Flooring bankruptcy: One Central Mass. location to close, one to stay open
LEOMINSTER ― LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, is set to close its Leominster location as the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a statement issued by the company. The Leominster location is in the WaterTower Plaza between Routes 2 and 12. ...
Massachusetts State Police release homicide suspect pursuit video
HANOVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police have released aerial video taken from their Air Wing system of the pursuit of a homicide suspect. Matthew Paluzzi was arrested Thursday in Hanover in connection with the investigation.
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