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Roxbury shooting leaves person with facial injury, Boston police say
The Boston Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday in Roxbury. Police say they responded to the intersection of Washington Street and Cedar Street for a report that a person was shot. The victim suffered a facial injury, according to police. The severity of the injury was not immediately known.
Georgetown and Surrounding Communities Battled Fatal 4-Alarm House Fire
GEORGETOWN – Chief Matt McKay shared the actions taken by the Georgetown Fire Department as it battled a serious 4-alarm house fire. At 10:49 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Georgetown Fire responded to 238 East Main St. for a report of a house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy flames...
Olympic Trials Qualifier Sarah Bernard to Swim for MIT Beginning in 2024-25
Commonwealth Swimming's Sarah Bernard will join the Engineers with times that would have scored in the A finals of the 100/200 breast and 400 IM at NCAAs. Current photo via Sarah Bernard. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....
BHS Baseball & Softball Enjoy Great 2024 Seasons
THIS ARTICLE IS DEDICATED TO BILL WALTON AND BILL RUSSELL. TWO GREAT CELTIC CHAMPIONS. SPEAKING OF CELTIC CHAMPIONS, YOUR BOSTON CELTICS ARE 2024 NBA CHAMPIONS. On May 27th, 2024, the sports world got news that a hero had passed of cancer at 71 years young. Bill Walton, who in his own right was an unbelievable athlete. An MVP, a sixth man of the year and a multi time champion with both the Portland Trail Blazers and my beloved (hopefully soon to be world champions), Boston Celtics. Walton’s post player profile wasn’t shabby by any means. A great scorer and an uncanny ability to be a significant playmaker from the block. Something that we’ve only seen a couple of times. Bill Russell before him, Hakeem Olajuwon at the same time as Walton and Nikola Jokic today.
15-year-old junior firefighter saves woman from choking at restaurant
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WHDH) – A newly-trained junior firefighter in Massachusetts put his skills to the test and saved a woman’s life. The 15-year-old jumped into action when he noticed a woman choking on her food. The rescue happened Sunday at a restaurant near Boston. Ben Courville’s mother...
Ipswich opens doors to refugee family, transforming lives and community
IPSWICH — Childrens’ gleeful screams sounded in Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church while pastors, charity workers, and local aid program founders discussed refugee housing solutions last Thursday evening. The church’s Boone Hall would soon house a family of Afghan refugees who landed late on June 24. The family spent...
Children's Island Summer Camp Deals With Vandalism Ahead Of Opening
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Organizers behind a unique summer day camp in the North Shore faced added challenges in this year’s preparations after vandals damaged the property. The local Marblehead YMCA runs the camp, which they describe as a “stunning, rustic island setting [that] offers unique opportunities...
3 people rushed to hospital after RV bursts into flames in Peabody
PEABODY - Three men were rushed to the hospital after an RV burst into flames in Peabody.Three generations injured in RV explosionTwo men were medflighted to a nearby hospital, and another was taken in an ambulance after being burned in the fire. There is no update on their condition, but investigators said all three were alert and talking.Peabody Fire Chief Jay Dowling said that the victims are family members who were working on the RV when it caught fire. Neighbors said the victims were a grandfather, son, and grandson who were preparing the RV for a trip to the Grand...
Fear and Loneliness in El Serano: “Fade”
The play is presented in English and some Spanish. Run time is approximately 106 minutes with no intermission. CHELSEA, Mass. — Teatro Chelsea’s Fade at Chelsea Theatre Works was excellent. At 106 minutes in a wee black box, it was compact and intimate. Congratulations to the cast and crew on a successful run and a sold-out final performance!
What's contributing to Boston's drastic homicide decline in 2024?
BOSTON — Murder rates have been dropping in Boston for the past several years, but the drastic decline in homicides in 2024 has people wondering if this trend has taken a lasting turn. 5 Investigates reached out to Northeastern University Assistant Professor Jacob Stowell for perspective. "It is shocking,"...
Dorchester man took photos up 11-year-old girl’s skirt at bus stop, DA says
A Dorchester man appeared in a Boston courthouse on Monday after he was charged in connection with taking an “upskirt” photo of an 11-year-old girl in June, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced. Agustin Jaramillo, 28, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person...
Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech on slavery and the Declaration of Independence returns to Boston Common
Readers huddled on the Boston Common Tuesday for the 15th year in a row to recite Frederick Douglass’ “What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?”, a tradition that asks onlookers to consider the legacies of slavery and racism in today’s America. The address,...
Saugus gets a glimpse at new Boys & Girls Club
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — The Boys & Girls Club has expanded with its new Teen Center, dubbed “The Club,” at the Square One Mall. The center is in the former space of the Payless ShoeSource outside of the Dick’s Sporting Goods at the mall, and it will service children between the ages of 11 and 18. The […] The post Saugus gets a glimpse at new Boys & Girls Club appeared first on Itemlive.
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Rowley concert series to feature Caribbean steel band
The Rowley Public Library’s Summer Concert Series will feature Caribbean sounds on Wednesday, July 17. It’s part of the library’s offering of “live family-friendly music events Wednesday evenings through the month of July.”. “Bring a blanket or chair and relax on their beautiful front lawn while...
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 35-32
A look at some of the most important players for the upcoming season. Boston College football is set to kick off the 2024 season, and Bill O'Brien in just over two months when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next two months we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Vehicle crashes through fence, lands on MBTA tracks, police say
BOSTON — An SUV crashed through the fence of a parking lot at the Savin Hill MBTA station and ended up stuck on the tracks, photos shared by MBTA Transit Police showed. Police said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the MBTA station located on the Red Line Ashmont Branch.
Haverhill man held without bail in connection with explosive device
A Haverhill man was charged in connection with an explosive device found in a neighborhood, resulting in an evacuation of the area and the detonation of the device, a spokesperson with Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office told MassLive. David Farnsworth, 63, was held without bail after his arraignment...
Sachem hockey great Matt Serino is back
Winthrop High School’s athletic director, a 2005 Saugus High School graduate, resigns to take Saugus AD job. Saugus High School hockey Hall of Famer Matthew Serino – the son of the late Sachems sports legend for whom the Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium is named – has been hired as the Saugus School Department’s new Athletic and Wellness Director. Matthew Serino, who had worked for close to a decade as the athletic director of Winthrop High School, began working for his hometown School Department this week. He replaces Terri Pillsbury, who had been the athletic director since 2018. Her contract was not renewed.
Police on the lookout for missing bull in Roslindale
Boston Police are searching for a loose bull in Roslindale. Authorities first got the reports of the rogue animal more than a week ago, but the city’s animal control still hasn’t found it. GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath spoke with Craig LeMoult for the latest on...
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