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Jayson Tatum Tells LeBron About Being Bought to Tears After Failing to Score Autograph From Him at Age 11: 'We Cool Now'
The Team USA players can laugh about the moment now, not to mention playfully connect it to a certain dunk from 2018. Jayson Tatum was once brought to tears after failing to score an autograph from LeBron James. In a short video recently shared to official NBA channels, Tatum, fresh...
Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket
The owner and founder of Barstool Sports lost control of a boat off Massachusetts before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Dave Portnoy, 47, said in a TikTok video that the harrowing Monday rescue off Nantucket happened after he unhooked his boat from buoys. Heavy winds then caused him to drift out to sea, and his engine was dead, he said.
Bruins prospect leaving organization closes door on disastrous 2018 Entry Draft
When Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk left this summer for the Vancouver Canucks in free agency, it closed the door on a very frustrating 2015 Entry Draft in the first round where GM Don Sweeney had three straight selections at No. 13, 14, and 15. After DeBrusk left, all three picks in the first round, Jakub Zboril, and Zach Shenshyn were out of the organization.
Fenway Concertgoers Say This Was the ‘Best Performer Ever’ in Massachusetts
Fenway Park feels magical for so many reasons, even when the Red Sox aren't playing a ball game. It's one of the best venues for a concert in the summertime, because the overall vibes still seep into the atmosphere at nighttime. My first concert at Fenway Park was Morgan Wallen, and I'll never forget it. From getting to the venue early enough to hit Caskin' Flagon beforehand then hitting Fenway Johnnie's afterwards, it's just an overall fun experience.
Jaylen not surprised by Team USA snub, believes Nike is behind it
BOSTON -- Jaylen Brown cleared the air about his Team USA snub on Monday night, and made it crystal clear that he is happy that his Celtics teammate Derrick White got the nod. But Brown is still pretty sour towards Nike, whom he believes is responsible for him being left off the Olympic roster.Brown was at Monday night's Celtics-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas, seated courtside with Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese. He spoke with reporters at the Thomas & Mack Center, and said that before he fired off some social media posts about his snub, he reached out...
Brockton Public Schools names new principals of Baker School, Kennedy School
BROCKTON - Baker Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School will each have new principals next school year, Brockton Public Schools announced last week. Jane Werb will take over as principal at the Baker School and Kelly Kistler will serve as principal of the Kennedy School, according to a July 11 press release from Brockton Public Schools.
Brockton man wanted for murder in connection with shooting at Northborough birthday party
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old Brockton man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at a massive 21st birthday party in Northborough in May, the Worcester County District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Erik Coelho Dos Santos is charged with murder in connection with the death of...
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Another Scorcher Throughout The State- Some Relief Thursday
Plymouth is under a Heat Advisory through Wednesday night and Wareham is under the same advisory through tonight. Forecasters say heat index values in Plymouth could hit 103 and it'll feel like 99 in Wareham. Hyannis may be the only part of the state that does not see a heat...
Holy Ghost Festa: A Portuguese tradition endures in North Plymouth, despite setbacks
The Holy Ghost Festa, scheduled for Holy Ghost Field on July 21, is Plymouth tradition that dates back over 100 years. The festival is a central part of Azorean culture and is celebrated wherever Portuguese people have settled. The festa is not as much a religious ceremony as it is...
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
Trump could see support grow after assassination attempt, even in Mass.
CAMBRIDGE - The image of Donald Trump with his fist in the air after an attempted assassination has already become iconic, even in some parts of traditionally blue Massachusetts. "I thought he was tough when he stood up and he gave the little fist-pump afterwards," Tom Fialkosky said Monday. "Thank God he survived," another voter in Billerica added.Billerica is one of the few communities in greater Boston with a history of residents supporting Donald Trump. "I just kind of feel bad that happened to him," said Elizabeth Hill. "I was just glad he got up and he was OK."Political effect of assassination...
Sheriff Paul Heroux: Close New Bedford's Ash Street Jail, an 'outdated money pit'
DARTMOUTH — Posed with costly long-term repairs to the 136-year-old Ash Street Jail, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is renewing his call to close it and move all inmates to the Dartmouth house of correction. The jail's brick work was recently checked by a structural engineering firm. It found...
Taunton Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Woman
TAUNTON (WBSM) — Taunton Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman who has been missing for over a month. Chief Edward Walsh said Amanda Brown, 37, is believed to have been missing since at least early June. He said Brown has ties to the Boston,...
New Bedford’s Business Improvement District (BID) Petition Withdrawn
According to a letter New Bedford City Council Linda Morad released to the press, the organizers attempting to set up a Businesses Improvement District in downtown New Bedford has been withdrawn. You can read the letter here:
Drilling Planned for Geo-Exchange Borefield
This fall, Dartmouth plans to reach a major milestone in the $500 million decarbonization project underway on campus: the installation of the first geo-exchange borefield. Following testing done in the Athletics District over the winter, plans are being finalized to construct Dartmouth’s first borefield under Chase Field #4, the southernmost field in the athletic complex that is used as a practice field by the women’s and men’s soccer teams. Testing concluded that Chase was suitable for a borefield, which effectively uses the subsurface of the Earth as a thermal battery for buildings.
What we know about the Stoughton High School student fatally shot in Boston
STOUGHTON — Christian Cousins, the 17-year-old Stoughton High School senior who was fatally shot in Mattapan, is being remembered by family and friends as a dedicated student known for his kindness, humor and gentle soul. "Christian was a beloved member of the Stoughton community and was deeply connected to...
Massachusetts Moves to Reintroduce Happy Hour For Cheap Drinks After 40-Year Prohibition
Good news for Massachusetts residents: Happy Hour could return after a 40-year state ban. Massachusetts has been the only state where happy hours have been illegal since a ban was put in place in 1984 to combat drunk driving. However, a recent amendment approved by state lawmakers is poised to change that.
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