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Three Sweet Peas moving across the street in Rowley
Three Sweet Peas is moving to a bigger storefront across the street. The Rowley bakery is slated to open its new location at 164 Main Street on Tuesday. “We really have outgrown our spot within a few years of being here,” owner Angela Daley said. Three Sweet Peas first...
With an assist from Marcus Jones, Covered By Music is on a mission to nurture future Boston music stars
This local nonprofit operates a music camp taught by award-winning professionals. Even at music camp, Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones couldn’t resist breaking down a huddle at the end of a long day. Football fans know Jones as an All-Pro punt returner and the first NFL player since 1947 to...
Kevin Durant and Steph Curry show NBA hasn't gotten soft, give no advice for Boston Celtics' repeat hopes
The Boston Celtics seem to have brought the edge out in the NBA. When questioned by reporters at the 2024 Olympics whether or not they had any advice for the Cs on repeating, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry acted as though even asking was a fool's errand. "I wouldn't give...
Boston Bruins Boost Defense with New Acquisition Andrew Peeke
Boston Bruins acquire Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets, solidifying his spot in the team's bottom pairing for 2024-25 after struggling for ice time with the Blue Jackets. Peeke recorded 44 hits in just 15 regular-season games for the Bruins. Peeke averaged over 21 minutes per game in the...
BPDA Approves New Projects in July
Boston – The City of Boston Planning Department recently recommended approval of five new development projects to the BPDA board, all of which were approved. Located within Franklin Park, the White Stadium project will renovate, rebuild, and reimagine White Stadium for BPS athletics through a community oriented public-private partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners. Built in 1945, decades of disinvestment and fire damage have left White Stadium in disrepair, lacking current safety codes and amenities for BPS athletics. Boston Unity will rebuild the West Grandstand, as well as add new amenities on site, and the City of Boston will invest $50 million to rebuild the East Grandstand. Targeting LEED Gold, it will be one of only three net-zero carbon stadiums in the country.
‘Unsafe and unsustainable’: 3,000 Mass. Brigham nurses OK strike amid negotiations
Nearly 3,000 Boston nurses have agreed to take action after voting “overwhelmingly” to authorize a strike after months of messy contract negotiations asking Mass. General Brigham to address staffing, safety and wage concerns. Represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, 2,507 nurses from Brigham and Women’s Hospital voted in...
NBA legends on Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird's basketball instincts
When asked about his style of play, Boston Celtics Hall of Fame small forward Larry Bird said, “I just shoot any kind of shot. I’m not afraid to take an off-balance shot or a 3-point shot. I just get in one of them grooves, and I don’t know what makes it go in.”
Most monuments in the U.S. are of white men, Boston just got a grant to change that
As a filmmaker, Roberto Mighty is particularly interested in cemeteries and the dead. That’s part of why he hosts “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” a PBS show highlighting historical gems hidden in some of the world’s most famous cemeteries. While filming an episode at the Granary Burying...
‘Unusual' road closure in Cambridge
A road had to be closed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Saturday evening for an uncommon reason. Cambridge police say a 30' boat slid off its trailer at Cambridge and Third streets around 7 p.m., resulting in the "unusual road closure." According to police, the driver had stopped at a traffic light,...
'They did the job, which was great': Host Shrewsbury strikes late, stuns Needham in American Legion state tourney at Fitton Field
WORCESTER — It took a while Saturday night, but after getting no-hit through the first 5⅔ innings, Shrewsbury Post 397 finally woke up in the host team's first-round game at the American Legion State Tournament at Fitton Field. Needham Post 14 starter Jason Waarich was cruising until Jimmy Mitchell broke up the no-hit bid with an infield single up the middle. ...
BUSINESS BRIEF: Wilmington’s Charles River Labs & Autobahn Labs Announce Collaborative Program To Accelerate Academic Drug Discovery
Below is a press release from Wilmington-based Charles River Labs:. WILMINGTON, MA — Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. and Autobahn Labs, a Samsara BioCapital-backed virtual accelerator for academic biotech, recently announced a collaborative relationship that establishes Charles River as the preferred research partner to support Autobahn’s growing pipeline of early-stage, preclinical therapeutics’ programs. This agreement will grant Autobahn preferred access to Charles River’s industry-standard, state-of-the-art drug discovery and development capabilities. The purpose of the partnership is to accelerate the advancement of novel academic science into transformational new therapies across diverse therapeutic modalities and disease areas.
LIBRARY NEWS: Wilmington Library To Hold 11 Programs Next Week, Including Hawk-Themed STEM Activities For Kids On August 5
Below is a list of upcoming events from the Wilmington Memorial Library:. These nighttime sessions are perfect for anyone who does any kind of needle craft but can’t make it to Needleworkers during the day! This group meets every Monday night in the cozy seating area on the first floor of the Library.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for July 24, 2024
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Wednesday, July 24, 2024:. A 2-vehicle crash occurred on Glen Road. Airbag deployed. One vehicle towed. No injuries noted. One driver cited for failing to yield. (9:15am) A vehicle was witnessed striking numerous trash barrels near the...
Wilmington Youth Hockey To Host 9-Week ‘Learn To Skate’ Program Starting October 20
WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Youth Hockey Association is offering its Learn to Skate Program this fall at Ristuccia Arena (190 Main Street). The Wilmington Youth Hockey Learn-to-Skate is an introductory class for skaters with no prior skating experience or with limited experience requiring the use of a skating aid to build confidence while learning the basic skills of skating. This program will help children develop the ABCs of movement – Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed, which is essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.
Wilmington Yardwaste Center To Be Open Twice This August
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town’s Yardwaste Center, located on Old Main Street, off of Main Street at the Woburn line, will be two days this August:. No contractors or commercial vehicles will be allowed. The drop off of leaves and brush is permitted for Wilmington residents only. Wilmington...
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