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Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Artistic Director & Principal Conductor to Step Down
The Orchestre Classique de Montréal has announced that Jacques Lacombe is stepping down from his position as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. “The Board of Directors of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal thanks him for his contribution over the past season, and wishes him every success in his future endeavours,” said Joel Carrier, Chairman of the OCM Board of Directors, in an official press release.
Ribbon-cutting Held for Net-zero Accessible Dwelling Unit in Arlington
Arlington, MA – In partnership with the Housing Corporation of Arlington (HCA), Reframe Systems, a technology company that is catalyzing the production of climate-friendly housing, recently celebrated its first completed Accessible Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Arlington. HCA and Reframe welcomed Arlington town officials and community members to a ribbon-cutting...
40 Facts About Xander Bogaerts
Who is Xander Bogaerts? Xander Bogaerts is a professional baseball player from Aruba, known for his exceptional skills as a shortstop. Born on October 1, 1992, he quickly rose through the ranks to become a key player for the Boston Red Sox. Bogaerts made his MLB debut in 2013 and has since earned multiple All-Star selections and Silver Slugger awards. His powerful hitting and defensive prowess make him a standout on the field. Off the field, Xander is admired for his leadership and community involvement. Whether you're a die-hard Red Sox fan or new to baseball, learning about Bogaerts' journey offers a glimpse into the life of a modern sports star.
Red Sox interested in recently designated veteran
The Red Sox head into the trade deadline looking to deepen their starting staff, and WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports that there’s a “strong likelihood” Boston will be in the mix for left-hander James Paxton, whom the Dodgers just designated for assignment. The Sox are quite familiar with Paxton, who spent the 2022-23 seasons in the organization.
Could Red Sox Reunite With Surprise Recent DFA?
The Los Angeles Dodgers, coming off a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, made a surprise move on Monday, designating starting pitcher James Paxton for assignment. Paxton started against the Red Sox on Sunday, picking up the win while going five innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven.
James Paxton DFA Rumors: Boston Red Sox Interest
With the Los Angeles Dodgers calling up River Ryan for his MLB debut and Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw both due back from the injured list this week, the team elected to remove James Paxton from their roster by designating the veteran for assignment. That started a one-week window for...
The Celtics re-signed everyone. Is that a good idea?
The Boston Celtics are running it back. In fact, they may just be running it back harder than any team in the last 20 years. With the singing of Sam Hauser to a four-year, $45 million contract extension on Sunday, the Celtics have now guaranteed that their entire championship top-nine will be returning for at least next year. And as far as I can tell, that’s the first time in at least the last twenty years that has happened. I couldn’t even find a championship top-eight staying intact, let alone a top-nine.
The St. Regis Residences, Boston Announces Landmark Sale
Boston – The St. Regis Residences, Boston announced a sale that marks the highest residential transaction in the history of Boston’s Seaport District. The $20,348,000 sale was facilitated by The Collaborative Companies, the exclusive marketing and sales agent for the residences, with Sales Director Michael Moynihan representing the seller and Peter Skambas of Compass representing the buyer. The sale price, the top thus far in 2024, ranks as the ninth largest residential sale in the city’s history.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Shipley School 2025 DEF Wike commits to Endicott
Shipley School 2025 defender Rose Wike has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Endicott College. Why did you choose Endicott? “For the supportive, competitive, and fun team culture, as well as the rigorous academics.”. Who do you wish to thank? “I want to thank Dynasty Elite Lacrosse, The...
The Ugliest Building In The World Is In Massachusetts
For most of Massachusetts, you have your beautiful historic buildings. From schools, to churches, and even skyscrapers. Then you have your buildings that are not so nice and it makes you wonder why they were evening designed and built in the first place. This building in particular is a good...
Detached house sells for $5.2 million in Boston
A spacious historic house located at 149 West Newton Street in Boston has a new owner. The 2,634-square-foot property, built in 1865, was sold on June 28, 2024, for $5,225,000, or $1,984 per square foot. This three-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and five baths. The home's outer design showcases a a mansard roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from slate. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home comes with a one-car garage, offering a designated parking space and extra storage capacity. The property's lot measures 1,224 square feet square feet in area.
Pastor Ed Smith takes on new role as Rowley’s fire chaplain
ROWLEY — Pastor Ed Smith was tied to the fire department long before he even knew it. Decades ago, Smith’s wife, Laurie, went to school with Mark Emery, the current fire chief. “We knew each other from way back in junior high,” Emery recalled. More than 40...
Karen Read murder case: Judge sets 2025 date for retrial
A Massachusetts judge has scheduled the retrial in Karen Read's murder case for early next year, three weeks after declaring a mistrial in the high-profile case. Read was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022. Prosecutors allege she hit O'Keefe with her car and left him to die in the middle of a snowstorm after the two got into an argument earlier in the day.
5 Awesome Things to Do the Next Time You Visit Boston
I 'VE BEEN STAFF travel writer for the Boston Globe for the past decade. I've written about climbing volcanos in Iceland, the joys of doing nothing in Patagonia, and how to avoid getting abducted by a cult in Vermont. But because I've lived in Boston for more 20 years, people always ask me what they should do when they visit. Here are my top five things to do and places to go.
Karen Read set to stand trial again in January in boyfriend's death
A new trial date has been set for January after a mistrial was declared this summer in the case of Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused in the 2022 death of John O’Keefe, her police officer boyfriend. Read appeared in court Monday, and a new jury trial was scheduled...
New trial date set for Karen Read weeks after jury couldn't reach verdict in murder case
A new trial date has been set for Karen Read weeks after a judge declared a mistrial in the murder case because the jury insisted they couldn't reach a unanimous verdict. Read is accused of drunkenly running over her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a January 2022 snowstorm. After a two-month trial and five days of jury deliberations, a judge declared a mistrial on July 1.
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