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Red Sox’ Jarren Duran homers in All-Star Game to put AL ahead
Jarren Duran became the 14th Red Sox player ever to homer in an All-Star Game. Duran, a first-time All-Star, put the American League ahead 5-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a two-run homer. The 27-year-old center fielder connected on an 86 mph splitter from Reds’ Hunter Greene and sent it 413 feet to right-center field. It left his bat at 106.8 mph.
Duxbury native selected by San Diego Padres in MLB Draft
Another South Shore baseball prospect went off the board in this year's MLB Draft. With the 450th overall pick in the 15th round, the San Diego Padres selected Duxbury native and former Milton Academy pitcher Tanner Smith on Tuesday. Smith, who has spent the summer with the Falmouth Commadores of...
Former Celtics Star Admits Retirement is a 'Year or Two' Away
The NBA free agent pool has tried up as the offseason reaches the middle of July. While most of the big fish have already been caught, there are still several notable names available on the open market, including former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas. After playing the 2022-23 season on...
Jaylen Brown Seeks Trade Amid Frustration with Boston Celtics?
Jaylen Brown was instrumental in leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA championship. He averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in the 2024 NBA Finals, which earned him the Finals MVP award. His standout performances included scoring 30 points in Game 3 and 21 points in Game 5, sealing the series victory.
Two arrested in Fairhaven on drug, assault charges
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (WLNE) — Two suspects were arrested on drug and assault charges Monday afternoon, according to Fairhaven police. James Williams, 40, of Lakeville, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Ryan Reynolds, 43, of Acushnet, is charged with...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
Brookline PD arrest suspect in open & gross lewdness investigation
BROOKLINE, MASS. (WHDH) - On Sunday Brookline police arrested Darryl Breen, 68, in connection with an open and gross lewdness investigation from a June incident. The suspect, believed to be Breen, was captured on surveillance footage in relation to the incident, which occured on June 22. Cameras also captured images of a vehicle involved in the incident, which a patrol officer saw and identified as the vehicle of interest on Sunday.
When Will MA Get It’s First Snowfall?
Let's face it; With all this "uncomfortable" summer like weather, winter enthusiasts would like to fast forward to the day we'll be getting our dose of the white stuff. Yes, it will snow again in Massachusetts as some parts of the Commonwealth will receive a healthy dose and we can attest to that here in the beautiful Berkshires. How is this determined? It all depends upon your proximity to the ocean and the storm track during the winter.
Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts
Eighteen months after the sale of adult-use cannabis became legal, Connecticut marijuana sales remain lower than Massachusetts but above Rhode Island. The average price per gram of cannabis is also cheaper in Massachusetts than in Connecticut. The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March, at $12.51 per gram. During June, it […] The post Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Mass Center for the Book celebrates 25th Massachusetts Book Awards cycle with launch of two new categories
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Book Awards, the Mass Center for the Book (MCB) is pleased to announce the expansion of the awards program with two new categories—a biannual award for the best graphic novel or memoir from a Massachusetts-based creator and a “Notable Contribution to Publishing” award in recognition of the exceptional output of the state’s publishing community. Submissions will be accepted from September 3 through December 15, 2024.
DEP Penalizes Island Fuel Business
NANTUCKET –The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is fining Nantucket-based Harbor Fuel Oil Corporation nearly $12,000. The penalty is for failing to obtain an air quality permit before building a tank farm that has the potential to emit air contaminants above state air quality permitting thresholds. The Harbor Fuel facility became operational in 2020. The […] The post DEP Penalizes Island Fuel Business appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Vineyard Wind: Blade debris recovered after offshore “incident”
Developers of a power project in the waters off Massachusetts disclosed that an "incident" led to blade damage on a wind turbine that required the establishment of a safety perimeter and the issuance of notices to mariners in the area.
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...
Karen Read lists her Mansfield home for $849,900
The Colonial has four bedrooms and three full baths and sits on just under an acre. Karen Read has listed her four-bed, three-bath home in Mansfield for $849,000. “Ms. Read has not been living in Mansfield since last year and now wishes for another family to enjoy the property she spent many years enhancing,” Richard Rocci of RE/Max Platinum, who has the listing, told Boston.com Tuesday.
Massachusetts State Police investigating fiery crash on Route 495 that injured 1
A person was injured Tuesday afternoon in a fiery collision. According to Trooper James DeAngelis, Massachusetts State Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 495 Northbound at Exit 58 in Hopkinton at just after 12:45 p.m. The 2009 Honda Accord, operated by a 39-year-old woman from Plainville, caught...
Uninspected Vehicle Leads To Arrest For Fentanyl Trafficking And Seizure Of Illegal Gun
Around 4:30AM on Monday, June 24, 2024, Trooper Tim Moriarty of the SP-South Boston Barracks was observing traffic on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester. Trooper Moriarty watched a white Nissan Altima pass his cruiser toward Neponset Circle. Trooper Moriarty ran the vehicle’s license plate which revealed the vehicle had no inspection sticker and the registered owner to have an active warrant for his arrest.
Single-family home near Ashmont station to get rear addition with 13 new condos
The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved a developer's plans to renovate a single-family home at 9 Fuller St. in Dorchester and add a rear extension with four floors - to create a total of 14 condos. Anthony Monahan's plans call for three of the units to be sold as...
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