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Celtics re-sign latest reserve big to multi-year deal
The Celtics continued bolstering their backup big man depth, bringing back another familiar name. The C’s have re-signed reserve backup big Xavier Tillman Sr. to a two-year deal, a league source confirmed to MassLive’s Brian Robb. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news. Tillman is just the latest reserve big man to return to the team after the title run.
How to watch ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 19 new episode free July 2
Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent” continues on NBC this Tuesday, July 2 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT with a new auditions episode. Those without cable who want to watch the show for free can do so through either FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users.
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Healey administration awards $45M to extend broadband infrastructure
FLORIDA — In Florida, a rural town in northwestern Massachusetts, high-speed broadband internet is hard to come by. “Depending on where you live in town, you might have better access to internet,” said Joan Lewis, the town’s administrator. “Sometimes that can prove to be dangerous for our emergency departments.”
Bruins top prospect just needs ‘to be reliable,’ not ‘set world on fire’
Fabian Lysell is on the cusp of making his NHL debut and will try to crack the Bruins roster out of training camp this summer. Boston’s top prospect has shown flashes of his potential while in Providence, but injuries — including two concussions — have gotten in the way of him joining the big-league team.
Two major car crashes happened on I-195 in Seekonk on Tuesday, reports say
Two major car crashes happened on I-195 in Seekonk on Tuesday, according to local news stations. The first crash happened on the eastbound side of the road around 7:20 a.m., according to WJAR. Seven cars were involved, and five people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries as a result of the crash.
Grant-funded Community Health Survey on PFAS exposure will soon begin
WESTFIELD - Kristen Mello, co-founder and director of Westfield Residents Advocating for Themselves (WRAFT) convened the first community meeting for the PFAS Community Health Survey on June 5 at Westfield Barnes Airport. Mello, an at-large city councilor who said she was representing WRAFT and not the city in this arena,...
Red Sox vs. Marlins: How to watch, time, free live stream
The Boston Red Sox will travel to Miami, FL to start a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday, July 2. The Red Sox game is scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NESN. Fans looking to watch this MLB game can do so for free by using FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
Where to buy tickets for Justin Timberlake world tour stops July 2024
Justin Timberlake has embarked on his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour and is making stops nationwide and abroad, recently coming off two performances at TD Garden in Boston. This is the musician, actor and entertainer’s first tour in five years. Despite his arrest in June on accusations of driving while intoxicated, Timberlake’s tour continues.
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
USPS stamps are going up again: Here’s how much it’s going to cost you
Well if you are, you may want to do so within the next week or two — otherwise, you can expect to spend a little extra sending out those letters. The United State Postal Service is bumping up the price of stamps for a second time this year, with a 5¢ increase coming on July 14.
How a gamble by Karen Read’s defense team (mostly) paid off
A jury that declared itself “starkly divided” led Norfolk County Judge Beverly Cannone to declare a mistrial in the murder trial of Karen Read on Monday. For those among the jury of 12 who doubted that Read was responsible for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a gamble by Read’s defense team at the end of the trial — relying on two witnesses with whom had barely spoken — may have played a significant role.
West Nile virus detected in Mass. mosquitos for the first time in 2024
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitos from a Massachusetts community for the first time in 2024, the state Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. The state laboratory that tests for the virus in mosquitos caught across the state confirmed the presence of the virus in two samples collected in Quincy on June 25, the health department said in a press release.
Hyannis man charged with manslaughter in connection to overdose death
A 42-year-old man was charged with manslaughter in connection to the overdose death of a woman in Barnstable, Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois’ office announced Tuesday. Shawn O’Hara, of Hyannis, is also charged with possession of a class A drug and possession of a class B...
Haverhill man held without bail in connection with explosive device
A Haverhill man was charged in connection with an explosive device found in a neighborhood, resulting in an evacuation of the area and the detonation of the device, a spokesperson with Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office told MassLive. David Farnsworth, 63, was held without bail after his arraignment...
Former Celtics guard announces retirement after long pro career
After a long and successful basketball career, former Celtics guard Kemba Walker is calling it quits. Walker, 34, shared his retirement announcement on social media Tuesday, confirming the end of his playing career. Walker most recently played for AS Monaco in the top league in France. Before then, he played...
Condominium sells for $3.4 million in Cambridge
A 1,605-square-foot condominium built in 1986 has changed hands. The property located at 975 Memorial Drive in Cambridge was sold on June 11, 2024, for $3,400,000, or $2,118 per square foot. The layout of this condo includes three bedrooms and two baths. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the condo provides a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and protection.
Iconic ‘80s rock band postpones tour as lead singer undergoes chemotherapy
Legendary rock band Heart has postponed the remainder of its “Royal Flush Tour” as Heart’s lead singer’s Ann Wilson’s battles cancer. “I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous,” Wilson said in a statement sent out by representatives from Grandstand Media.
Single family residence in Sudbury sells for $4.3 million
The spacious property located at 28 Paddock Way in Sudbury was sold on June 13, 2024. The $4,300,000 purchase price works out to $618 per square foot. The house, built in 2012, has an interior space of 6,958 square feet. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home includes an attached two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The property encompasses a generous 4.8-acre of land.
Mass. lawmakers call on Healey to make migrants’ private sponsors pay their tab
A cadre of Massachusetts state lawmakers has called on the Healey administration to review the number of migrants in the state shelter system brought to the U.S. by private sponsors — and to make them reimburse the taxpayers for the public money spent on their behalf. In all, 11...
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