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Ipswich police and fire log June 24 to 30, 2024
2:25 a.m. Burglar alarm at Brookline Bank on Market Street. 12:22 p.m. Fire department called out to Central Street for public assist. 4:36 p.m. Motor vehicle check on Jeffreys Neck Road. 5:34 p.m. Animal complaint at Southern Heights. 8:59 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint on Essex Road. 10:21 p.m. Medical aid...
Afternoon Delight: Tom Brady reportedly frontrunner to purchase Boston Celtics; Famous locals also in the mix
Breaking news hit the interwebs today when the Boston Celtics released a statement that Wyc Grousbeck and his ownership group are going to be selling the team. The initial component of the sale is expected to take place this year. Celtics Life's Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Rondo Burgundy has outdone himself this time as he's scooped everyone and is reporting that there is a frontrunner to purchase the Celtics, and it's a familar face.
Jarren Duran becomes first AL player ever to accomplish this feat
Jarren Duran's All-Star campaign continued Tuesday as he notched his third consecutive game with a home run. In doing so, the Boston Red Sox outfielder made history. Duran's eighth-inning blast vs. the Miami Marlins marked his 10th homer and 100th hit of the season. According to J.P. Long (@SoxNotes on Twitter/X), he is the first American League player ever to have 10 homers, 100 hits, 10 triples, and 20 stolen bases before the All-Star break.
Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker announces retirement
“Basketball will forever be a part of my life so this isn’t goodbye. I’m excited for what’s next.”. Former All-Star guard Kemba Walker — who won a national championship at UConn and played two seasons with the Celtics — announced his retirement on Tuesday afternoon.
Bruins depth piece signs with Flyers
Anthony Richard’s quest to find a regular role in the NHL has led him to Philadelphia. Richard, who spend the 2023-24 season between the Providence and Boston Bruins signed with the Flyers on Tuesday. “OFFICIAL: We have signed center Anthony Richard to a two-year, two-way contract with an average...
Red Sox Top Prospects Climb Ladder In Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings
The development of baseball’s top prospects are always increasingly important. They represent the future of all 30 MLB organizations and help fans dream of what could become. For the Boston Red Sox, three youngsters came into 2024 inside MLB Pipeline’s top-50 prospects. Since then, all three have produced at impressive levels. And in the latest rankings by MLB, that’s paid off. Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel all climbed the ladder in the latest MLB Pipeline rankings released yesterday.
Report: Celtics bring back big man Xavier Tillman on a 2-year deal
The Boston Celtics are handling their business thus far in this 2024 offseason. They took care of Jayson Tatum by agreeing to a long-term contract with him and now they will take care of a bench piece to keep their depth intact for the upcoming season. After taking care of...
Explore Gloucester’s Cultural Districts at the Fourth Annual Culture Splash
Culture Splash returns this July and August with a newly expanded lineup of events inviting you to explore the cultural districts that make up America’s oldest seaport. Harbortown and Rocky Neck will hose a mix of free and discounted events that center around our rich maritime heritage and arts scene on Thursdays from July 11-August 29, 2024. Included among this year’s events are live music (both outdoors at locations like the Cape Ann Museum courtyard, and inside at locations like the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck), dance performances, light shows, film screenings, free museum admission, artist demos, exhibit openings, and more.
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins Goalie Contract Update
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The frenzy of the first day of free agency has come and go. However, there’s still plenty of rumours to sort through. Many of the major players are off the board, but there’s still many players left to sign. Summer time also usually means the focus shifts to restricted free agents. The Boston Bruins have one big-time RFA they need to sign. This edition of NHL rumours looks at what to expect in contract talks with one of their goalies.
Newest Bruins Signing Already Turning Himself into a Fan Favorite
Nikita Zadorov has yet to step on the ice for the Boston Bruins, but he has already begun endearing himself to the Bruins fanbase. Zadorov's physical style of play is tailor-made for the fanbase, but he has already made his mark by being a quote machine during only the first few hours of his Bruins tenure.
Former Bruins Forward Traded to Rangers
Throughout this past season, former Boston Bruins forward Reilly Smith was one of the most-talked-about names in the rumor mill. While the Pittsburgh Penguins did not trade him during the season, they now have. The Penguins have traded Smith to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Penguins will also retain 25% of Smith's salary, so he will have a $3.75 million cap hit for the Rangers. The Rangers were looking for another middle-six winger, and they now have gotten just that in Smith. He has the potential to be...
Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney sends coach Jim Montgomery subtle message
In his postgame press conference following a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs that eliminated the Boston Bruins, second-year head coach Jim Montgomery touched on several topics. in one of his responses, he sent a message up to his boss, GM Don Sweeney.
Holden blogger 'Turtleboy' says parents' house in Worcester targeted by detractors
Following the ruling of a mistrial in the Karen Read case, the Holden blogger Aidan "Turtleboy' Kearney posted to social media a photograph of a deceased turtle he said was found hanging outside of his parents' Worcester home. A Worcester police spokesman confirmed in an email Tuesday morning that detectives...
Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home park has made life a 'living nightmare'
More than 100 residents at two mobile home parks in Auburn have filed a class action lawsuit against the parks’ owner, alleging it’s exploiting them and violating their state protections. Lawyers representing the tenants — who are seniors or on fixed incomes due to disabilities — argue that...
Man dragged by car, robbed at gunpoint trying to buy vape cartridges, police say
A man was robbed at gunpoint and dragged by a car in December after he was trying to buy vape cartridges in Massachusetts, according to the Tewksbury Police Department. Isaiah Polston, 19, of Chelmsford, now faces multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm), in connection with the robbery, the police department said in a press release.
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