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Job fairs organized for employees of 2 Massachusetts hospitals closing amid Steward's bankruptcy
BOSTON — Ahead of the closures of Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer at the end of the month, state officials are organizing a series of job fairs to assist more than 1,200 employees who will be losing their jobs. Dallas-based Steward Health Care...
4th annual Wild Women of Westford at the Westford Museum next week
WESTFORD — The following release was submitted by the Westford Museum and Historical Society. Through history Westford women have been legendary and Westford Historical Society is sharing lives of legendary Westford women paired with wine and appetizers for an evening full of history, discovery and diversity. Join us for...
Framingham State University Doubles Up on Color Printers
It’s a dilemma many in-plants are facing: Is there enough black-and-white volume to justify keeping a dedicated monochrome digital printer? In Framingham, Massachusetts, Dillon Handy pondered that very question a few months ago. “When the lease came up for renewal, I really looked at what our volumes were for...
Needham Native, Second Astronaut Will Get Return Ride On SpaceX Capsule Amid Starliner Trouble
Pilot Suni Williams, from the town of Needham in Norfolk County, and commander Butch Wilmore will abandon Boeing’s troubled Starliner and instead hitch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon capsule in February 2025, NASA confirmed Saturday, Aug. 24. The stunning decision capped off 11 weeks of uncertainty after NASA...
Worcester Public Schools to start new cellphone policy this upcoming school year
WORCESTER, Mass. — Summer vacation is coming to a close for students in the Worcester Public Schools, and the district is ringing in the new school year with a new cellphone policy. Starting this year, cellphones must be turned off or silenced, and out of sight in the classroom....
Nine Firearms Recovered After Several Firearm Arrests – including several teens.
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Boston Police Officers made several firearm related arrests and recovered nine loaded firearms. In all of these arrests, no officers or suspects were injured. Below is a recap of the arrests:. – At about 2:11 AM, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a...
Plymouth closing all public parks and fields from dusk to dawn amid town’s high risk status for EEE
Starting tonight, all public parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed daily from dusk until dawn in response to the town’s high risk status for Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Healey picks Worcester public defender to be Superior Court judge
Sarah Hamilton, a longtime public defender from Worcester, has been nominated as a Massachusetts Superior Court judge, Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday. Hamilton, who has spent her 16-year legal career with the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the state-funded agency that defends indigent people, will see her nomination forwarded to the Governor’s Council...
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...
Preseason Notebook: The Tight Ends
Boston College's tight end squad showcases a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, emphasizing their strategic versatility. Offensive coordinator Will Lawing highlights the group’s intelligence and daily improvement. Key players like Jeremiah Franklin, Kamari Morales, and Matt Ragan are anticipated to play significant roles, with Franklin aiming to build on last season's performance.
Take your dog to this Boston Starbucks for free gift cards, pet portraits
You can get a portrait of your dearest dog and free coffee at a Massachusetts Starbucks this weekend. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s pet lifestyle brand Kismet is celebrating National Dog Day a few days early. While the fun holiday is on Monday, Aug. 26, the celebratory event at a Boston Starbucks is this weekend.
Try your luck: Hundreds of contests to enter at the 2024 Topsfield Fair
Those looking to take home a first-place ribbon, a cash prize or bragging rights this fair season can now enter to win one of hundreds of contests at the Topsfield Fair this year. The 206th Topsfield Fair, which will run from Friday, Oct. 4 until Monday, Oct. 14, has hundreds...
Weber going to Bat for Those Disappointed and Frustrated with Forest Hills Cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery has drawn criticism from residents over the last several years due to the discontinuation of beloved events, changed policies, removal of trees, lack of communication, and more, but for those yearning for an explanation, there might be one on the horizon. Ben Weber, District 6 City Councilor, who had residents reach out to his office about these issues, told the Jamaica Plain Gazette he had contacted cemetery leadership. Specifically, Weber, who called Forest Hills Cemetery one of Boston’s jewels, noted that the cemetery’s leadership has offered to take him and his office on a tour.
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...
The Academy at Penguin Hall Explains the Benefits of Student-Centered Learning
The Academy at Penguin Hall, an independent all-girls preparatory school, has made a name for itself by prioritizing student-centered learning, an approach that is central to the school's mission. This method is designed to prepare students for the unpredictable global, economic, and social challenges of the future. Through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability, Penguin Hall imparts knowledge and equips students with the skills needed to navigate and succeed in a dynamic world.
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