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Worcester catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper gets call-up from Red Sox. Here's how he got there.
BOSTON — Unlike the previous evening’s whirlwind, Mickey Gasper left more than one ticket for potential visitors Tuesday night. His second full day in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox was more of a celebration. Gasper received the dream call less than 48 hours before, the first position player from Bryant University...
‘It's very scary': Stabbing in Boston's Downtown Crossing prompts safety concerns
A spike in crime is causing concern about the safety of Boston's Downtown Crossing. The latest incident was a stabbing Wednesday morning. The man arrested in that attack faced a judge Thursday. City Councilor Ed Flynn is sounding the alarm and recommending that events that have already received permits in...
Despite slowing, inflation in Boston remains higher than the national average
Consumer prices in the Boston area rose about 3.5% over the last year, compared to a 2.9% increase nationally, according to federal data released Wednesday. The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show inflation has cooled from 2022, when year-over-year consumer price increases in the Northeast were in the 6 to 7% range. This year, increases ranged from 2.4% to 3.9 % year over year.
Boston's comfortable humidity to continue amid showers and storms
Severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect in parts of Maine and Vermont Wednesday, but they have since expired. Click here to see active weather alerts. Wildfire smoke has taken over the northeastern skies and has become rather thick since Tuesday. This is why our sunrises and sunsets have been muted lately, and will continue to be muted with an orange tint to the sun through at least Thursday.
Vehicle strikes tree, driver sent to hospital
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Monday night, a car crashed into a tree on West Myrtle Street in Orange, leaving one person with non-life threatening injuries. Reports came in around 8:38 p.m. of the vehicle going off the roadway, up a retaining wall, and becoming airborne before striking a tree.
Major university makes historic agreement that would affect 100% of campus operations — here's what it entails
This move should help reduce energy costs for the university, so it's fair to speculate it could keep any potential tuition increases in check. Get ready to be inspired by a historic move in higher education. Bentley University in Massachusetts just inked a deal that's set to power its entire...
The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater New Bedford?
NEW BEDFORD — Election season is almost here, with only a few weeks to go before the statewide primary on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Democrats and Republicans will go head-to-head within their respective parties to determine who will face off in the Nov. 5 general election. ...
'First half of 'Jaws': Cape Cod movie looks at how communities react to shark attacks
Whether you are a shark enthusiast or a concerned resident who wouldn’t mind never seeing a great white shark in Cape Cod waters again, “Great White Summer” likely has something to say to you. The 79-minute documentary directed by Eastham summer resident Nick Budabin, with director of photography Matt Elkind, will be screened...
Great-great-great-great-granddaughter brings lost family portrait back to Webster
WEBSTER — After decades of searching only to be met with dead ends, and thousands of dollars raised by extended family, a family heirloom from Webster's founding father has been brought back to the community he founded. ...
Framingham resident is scammed out of $24,000 as part of phone spoofing scam
FRAMINGHAM — A local resident is out $24,000 after falling victim to a scam that is targeting several communities, authorities said. Someone is using spoofed phone numbers from local police departments, using real officers’ names and calling people and demanding money. Police in Framingham, Blackstone and Bellingham, have each reported repeated incidents. The scammers,...
Mass conservation efforts grant 'permanent protection' for over 800 acres of wildlife habitat: 'Important in so many different ways'
In a remarkable win for local communities and nature alike, over 800 acres of land in Barre, Massachusetts, are now under permanent conservation protection. As reported by The Gardner News, the newly designated Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor will not only preserve the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the area but also contribute to the well-being of residents by securing clean drinking water, supporting local farms, and enhancing climate resilience.
New Bedford Regional Airport is receiving $1.2 million for improvements
“BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division have announced today more than $2.3 million in federal funding for municipal airports by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the fourth round of funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Missing 14-year-old Rhode Island teen may be headed to Massachusetts
Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. According to police, 14-year-old Colton Picard of Coventry, RI, was last seen Tuesday around 6:00 a.m. at his home in Coventry wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. He made a comment to a family member that...
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