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Before the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard was a knockdown shot
For most fans of the Boston Celtics, our knowledge of combo guard Payton Pritchard began when then-President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge picked the Oregon standout at No. 26 in the 2020 NBA draft. But the West Linn native did not become adept at his craft overnight. He was an...
Help Shape Milford Library’s Future: Survey & Focus Groups Next Week
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – You can help shape the future of the Milford Town Library. The Town is developing a plan for Library services for the next 5 years, and they want your feedback on how they can do it. They say you can start by taking a brief survey which you find on the town website. And then next week you can come to a public focus group on Wednesday, August 21 either at 11am at the Senior Center or 5:30pm or 7pm at the library. Anyone who does either the survey or the focus group gets entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.
Tri-County Chamber Auction Features Global Dinner for Two
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Dinner for two anywhere in the world. That is one of the items up for bid at the Tri-County Chambers “Just Duel It” Black and White Night Auction Fundraiser with the Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos. It’s November 23 at the DoubleTree in Milford. All the proceeds will go toward supporting the Tri-County Regional Chamber. The evening includes food, music, dancing, games, and the Auction. Tickets are $30 but the Chamber says only 500 tickets will be sold. Get all the details at https://www.tricountychamberma.org/auction.
DRUNK WOMAN DROVE INTO OFFICER DIRECTING TRAFFIC, COPS SAY [HN VIDEO]
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In the following HN Video you’ll hear a Barnstable Police Officer suddenly come over the radio saying he was just hit by a white SUV. It was around 10:40 p.m. last evening, and the officer was directing traffic leaving the “Dark Star Orchestra” concert at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. The Dark Star Orchestra is a tribute band that prides itself on “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience,” according to Wikipedia. At the end of the concert, the veteran police officer was directing Melody Tent traffic exiting onto Scudder Ave. He was wearing a high-vis, reflective traffic vest with lettering spelling out “BARNSTABLE POLICE.” He was also reportedly holding a special flashlight for directing traffic at night. The white SUV reportedly struck the officer in his left knee. The SUV also reportedly hit the officer’s flashlight before continuing westbound on Scudder Ave. Part of the broken flashlight was photographed on the side of Scudder Ave. HN spoke with the officer and he seemed a little shook up from being hit, and he appeared to be limping a little bit. During the investigation, the banged-up policeman could be heard telling investigating officers he didn’t need rescue.
This Peabody man is looking for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Ken O., a property management treasurer, 60, is "ready for love." Peabody resident Ken O. is looking for love, and he wants all of America to know it. He’s about to compete on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette.”. “I’m ready for love,” Ken said in an...
Prominent Mass. doctor accused of killing wife in court over new filings
A once-prominent Massachusetts doctor accused of killing his wife in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was in court for a hearing Wednesday, where new filings that mention the closely watched Karen Read investigation were briefly discussed. Dr. Ingolf Tuerk has been indicted on a murder charge over the...
Why Boston? Walz's fundraiser a testament to Massachusetts' financial, political clout
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris tapped as her running mate last week, is headed to Boston Wednesday for a high-priced fundraiser. A media advisory from the Harris campaign describes Walz’s Boston visit as the fourth stop on a six-event “national travel and fundraising blitz” that began Tuesday in California. Walz is also slated to visit Denver Wednesday before arriving in Massachusetts. He will conclude his swing with events Thursday in Newport, Rhode Island, and Southampton, New York.
Planning a weekend trip to a South Shore beach? Ernesto might have an impact on it
Hurricane Ernesto is making its way up the Atlantic, and while it's not expected to hit the South Shore, it may still affect weekend beach plans. The storm pummeled the Caribbean on Wednesday morning with rain and strong winds throughout Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It's expected to affect Bermuda later this week and could strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest forecast. ...
Patriots could turn to enticing, but risky JuJu Smith-Schuster replacement
Last week, the New England Patriots released wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after signing him to a three-year, $25.5 million contract during the 2023 offseason. When asked about the decision to cut Smith-Schuster, Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo presented reporters with excellent reasons to support the decision. Nonetheless, the veteran wideout's departure makes the New England receiving corps even thinner than it already was.
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Help us put together a list of resources to fight homelessness
Boston ranks second in the nation for homelessness, a recent study found. What organizations or resources do you recommend to help homeless people in Massachusetts?. Boston has some of the highest rates of homelessness in the country, according to a new study from Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation.
MassLive is looking for Hispanic/Latino leaders to celebrate in Mass.
Do you know someone who is a Hispanic or Latino leader in Massachusetts? MassLive wants to hear from you. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and MassLive is looking for reader nominations for our ongoing Massachusetts leader series to highlight during that time. Hispanic Heritage Month...
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