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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...
Grandfather, father and son seriously hurt after RV explodes in Peabody
PEABODY - Three men from the same family were rushed to the hospital after an RV exploded into flames in Peabody, Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon.RV explosion caught on videoA grandfather, father and son were preparing the vehicle for a family vacation to the Grand Canyon when it blew up in front of a home on Walker Road around 3:30 p.m. The explosion was recorded on a nearby doorbell camera as fire engulfed the RV. The video showed a man run out and roll on the ground while smoldering. The heat was so intense it melted the siding on the house, but the...
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...
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.
Celtics Re-Sign Xavier Tillman Sr, Preserving What's Now Less of a Luxury
Xavier Tillman Sr has built an NBA career out of being dependable. He stepped up when the Celtics called his number in the Finals, will be ready to help in Kristaps Porzingis' absence to start next season, and could later have a larger role in Boston.
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.
Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Issues Respectful Warning to Boston Fans
The Boston Bruins landed one of the most prized players available in the free-agent market by signing former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov on July 1. The Bruins inked Zadorov to a massive six-year, $30 million contract with a cap hit of $5 million per season, thus reinforcing their defense corps with a premier player.
GoFundMe raises money for funeral of Mass. Air National Guard member
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member is being remembered for his “resilience, intelligence, and determination.”. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. Family and friends remembered him for “his sharp intellect and unwavering determination...
Why are flags at half-staff in Mass. ahead of Fourth of July?
The U.S. flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag are being lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in honor of a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who died in June. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
These local beaches remain closed heading into the Fourth of July holiday
Dozens of swimming spots are closed due to bacteria concerns. If you’re planning a beach day as part of your July Fourth celebrations, plan ahead. Dozens of Massachusetts beaches are closed to swimmers over bacteria concerns heading into the holiday weekend. As of Tuesday evening, more than 30 state...
Massachusetts State Police investigating after fatal fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-195
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fiery fatal highway crash. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival of Troopers,...
Massachusetts’ largest biotech company files for second round of layoffs, over 800 affected
Takeda Pharmaceutical Inc., Massachusetts’ largest biotech company, announced a second round of layoffs late last month bringing the total number of employees affected to 861 in 2024, according to a state database. The company, which specializes in medications to treat rare diseases and cancer, employed 6,290 employees in the...
City of Woburn July 4th Holiday Schedule Announced
City of Woburn July 4th Holiday Schedule Announced. Woburn City Hall, the Woburn Senior Center and other related administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, 2024, in observance of the July 4th holiday. The Woburn Public Library will reopen during regular business hours on...
New law provides cancer screenings for New Hampshire firefighters
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Firefighters in New Hampshire now have an extra tool when it comes to fighting cancer, the leading cause of death for people in the job. Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 352 into law Tuesday. The measure provides cancer screenings for current and former firefighters. "Senate...
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