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Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
1 NBA team is slowly becoming infested with former Celtics
The Boston Celtics have clearly been doing something right. Obviously, everyone will look at their 2024 NBA Championship banner, set to be raised on October 22, as the primary evidence for that fact, but the truth bleeds much deeper. Boston has made the playoffs in 10 years straight, including six conference finals births. Almost every other team in the NBA would love to lay claim to that resume.
Kevin Garnett shares why Jrue Holiday-Derrick White combo makes the Celtics almost unbeatable: "They set the precedent in the East"
Kevin Garnett warns the Eastern Conference that they could not beat the Cs without someone to counter Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.
New rumor paints an uglier situation between the Patriots and Matthew Judon
If you thought the drama surrounding the Patriots and Matthew Judon regarding their lack of interest in offering a contract extension and ultimately trading him was over, you were unfortunately wrong. Despite the trade being nearly two weeks old, more details are being revealed by Patriots reporters and insiders regarding...
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s latest comments should terrify the NBA
Last postseason, as the national media toiled on television, radio, and in print, concocting imaginary storylines to force drama upon the Boston Celtics, they succeeded. Fans across the Twitterverse and other social media platforms took the bait hook, line, and sinker. But they were the only ones. The entire team...
J'ouvert parade through Franklin Park as Boston's Caribbean festival gets underway
Boston's Caribbean Carnival is set to fill city streets with costumes and festivity on Saturday, and while the community gears up to celebrate, safety and police staffing concerns have cast a bit of a shadow over the annual tradition. The J'ouvert parade — which means "daybreak" in French — kicked...
Heading into 18th running, Canal Diggers 5K remains one of the premier events of season
From its very beginning, the Canal Diggers 5K has enjoyed a lasting impact on the Central Mass. road running scene, as a September staple on the calendar. The event's presence showcases the city of Worcester, and in particular the Canal District, a celebration that runs further than just a road race. ...
White Eagle hosts 3rd annual Polish Festival in Worcester's Canal District
WORCESTER, Mass. — Hundreds turned out to the Canal District Saturday for the third annual Polish Festival. The festivities were hosted by the White Eagle. The bar became an established Polish club in 1937 in what they describe as a very Polish part of the city. The day, which is highlighted by traditional Polish cuisine, music and entertainment, is part of an effort to grow and celebrate the history of the Polish community throughout central Massachusetts.
Passing of the torch: Abington football head coach begins first season succeeding a legend
ABINGTON -- When Abington High football head coach Ed Reilly stepped onto the field for the team’s first practices this season, things felt a bit strange. For the first time in 25 years, he wasn’t standing next to Jim Kelliher on the sideline. After 50 years at the helm of the program, the legendary...
NOW HIRING: Wilmington DPW Seeks Senior Clerk
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington recently posted the following job posting for a senior clerk at the Wilmington DPW:. The Senior Clerk position is responsible for providing higher level clerical support of a more-than-ordinary-difficulty to department heads and staff. Essential Functions. Working under the supervision of the...
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:. The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
Karamanolis bequest funds Greater Lowell Technical HS and LHS Greek Heritage Scholarship
The Demetrios P. Karamanolis Scholarship Fund, recently established through a generous six-figure bequest administered by the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, commemorates the life of Demetrios Karamanolis, who immigrated to America in 1960, married his wife Sofia Masias, and forged a path “from factories to labs where his precise, detail-oriented mind and expert dexterity served him well,” recalled Maria Kontoulis Recco, his niece and a retired laboratory scientist.
A Parliament of Owls: Donate Your Old Golf Equipment
Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following post was written by Will Goldstein, WHS’26. My only editorial comment is that I did not know we had another Goldstein goalie golfer coming up through the high school ranks and now I feel good about that considering we have 8 state titles to maintain… go ‘cats!
Delegate describes 'glee' at Democratic National Convention
NORTH ANDOVER — “We don’t feel like we are marching because we have to,” said Mike Lis, 39, a Democratic National Convention delegate representing the Sixth congressional district. “We are dancing in the streets.”. Lis, a polymer scientist who holds a doctorate degree, served as...
Jacoby Brissett leaves Patriots’ preseason finale with injury
The New England Patriots’ Sunday dress rehearsal with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center didn’t go as planned. Brissett took a brutal hit during the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Landover, Md. The 31-year-old QB was viciously sacked on the Patriots’ opening drive after a missed block on Commanders defensive... The post Jacoby Brissett leaves Patriots’ preseason finale with injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bob Cousy shares how he became the first 'flashy' player in the NBA: “I was just a show-off by nature, blessed with a lot of God-given skills"
Bob Cousy once revealed what made him the first flashy player in the NBA despite that not being a playing style liked by coaches around the league.
Worcester looks to use remaining ARPA funds before end-of-year deadline
WORCESTER, Mass. — The city of Worcester has committed or spent around $100 million of the $146 million it received through the American Rescue Plan Act. Some of the remaining funds have already been earmarked and the city says it's making progress to allocate all the money before the ARPA deadline of Dec. 31.
Castle Hill to host Queen of the Castle Drag Night
IPSWICH — The announcement blasts: “Local drag queen Miz Diamond Wigfall will come to Castle Hill to dazzle, delight, and dance the night away to millennial tunes.”. There’s a lot to unpack here, as they say. Despite keeping a close ear to the ground here at The...
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