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Popular Retailer With 6 Massachusetts Locations Planning Temporary Closure
Summer vacation is nearing the end but not without a big celebration to go out on a high note. That's right the Labor Day holiday weekend is our one last summer vacation/party opportunity. Whether you're traveling on Labor Day weekend or are hosting or attending a picnic, chances are you'll probably need to pick up some goods.
At least three shots fired around church and park
Investigators have recovered evidence indicating multiple shots were fired near St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 233 Harvard St., in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge. ShotSpotter technology heard three rounds fired at around 8:30 p.m., while a caller said they heard four or five shots fired at Sennott Park, according to scanner reports. The park is behind the church; in addition to shells found by police, an officer soon found a park garbage can that looked like it had been hit by gunfire.
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving Reveals 2024-25 Schedule
Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season, aiming to maintain its status as Ivy League champions with a challenging, road-focused agenda. The season kicks off on November 15-16 with a double-dual meet against Cornell and Dartmouth in Ithaca, New York, and features only two home meets at Blodgett Pool. The Crimson hopes to build on last year's strong start and will join the Minnesota Invitational in December before resuming its season in January against Arizona. The regular season culminates with the Ancient Eight rivalry meet against Yale and Princeton, leading into the Ivy League Championships at the end of February.
Healey administration warned about crisis pregnancy centers. Now, it's being sued by one
An antiabortion center is suing the state and a nonprofit over the Commonwealth's public awareness campaign "highlighting the dangers and potential harm of anti-abortion centers." Your Options Medical, a chain of crisis pregnancy centers with locations in Brookline, Revere, Fall River and Hyannis, alleges the campaign that Gov. Maura Healey's administration touted earlier...
Massachusetts network hopes to address hoarding with research, training
Backed by new grant funding, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health intends to officially launch and expand a network dedicated to hoarding resources, as advocates look to introduce more strategies to support stable housing and homelessness prevention efforts. The Massachusetts Hoarding Resource Network will pursue policy research aimed at strengthening care and advocacy around hoarding conditions, as well as bolstering bilingual training to improve the reach of peer support groups. Members have been meeting informally in recent...
Wilmington Public Schools Offer Meals At No Cost For All Students
Below is a press release from Wilmington Public Schools’ Food Services Department:. WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all WPS schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
Shawsheen Tech Announces Limited Openings For Grade 10 Transfer Students
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is now accepting applications for a limited number of transfer students entering the 10th grade. As a premier vocational high school, Shawsheen offers students an exceptional educational experience with options to study more than 20 industry-relevant vocational programs. Currently, there are...
WHS Class Of 1969 Announces 55th Reunion On September 7
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School Class of 1969 is holding its 55th Reunion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue). The cost is $25 per person, which includes pizza, antipasto salad, sandwiches, dessert, and a cash...
WCTV NEWS: “Under The Lights” Is Back For Season 3, Watch First Two Episodes
Below is an announcement from Wilmington Community Television:. Under the Lights Season 3 Episode 1: Summer Session. Season Three of Under the Lights is upon us! In episode one, we watch the remarkable senior class of 2024 graduate, but not before Christian Febbo overcomes 1 in 1 million odds to land a spot on a Division I college roster. We get to know Wilmington High Cheerleaders Bella Iascone, Lily King, Mary Almas and Erin Murray, who talk about their favorite memories from the last season, the upcoming season, and of course, the toughest question of all: their thoughts on Bella’s brother and 2024 football captain Nick’s haircut. We also follow rising sophomore quarterback Mark Holleran’s offseason workouts, hear junior Colin Allard’s thoughts on Holleran’s progress, and join the Wildcats as they begin their summer 7 on 7 play.
Best College Football Betting Sites in Massachusetts
Online sports betting is legal in Massachusetts, which means you can bet on your favorite teams through the biggest names in the business. Sportsbooks from FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars and more are available to you, and the best part is that you’ll unlock awesome sign-up bonuses just for giving them a shot.
Eagles Downed LIU 6-0
NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College women's soccer defeated Long Island University 6-0 in an impressive style. The Eagle scored six times. The last time BC beat a team 6-0 was in 2015 against Pacific. The scoring opened up on an LIU own goal in the game's second minute. In...
ArrowFest launch festival to be held Sept. 5-15 from Arrow Street Arts and Liars and Believers
ArrowFest launch festival to be held Sept. 5-15 from Arrow Street Arts and Liars and Believers. Arrow Street Arts celebrates its grand opening in September with an 11-day festival (aptly named “ArrowFest,” and rescheduled from March) produced by the Liars and Believers theater troupe that includes a slate of performances from actors to musicians to puppeteers.
Select Board ratifies new cable agreement
The Tewksbury Select Board met in August at town hall. The board discussed Comcast cable television license renewal proceedings. The town’s current agreement is set to expire in September 2025. The board praised Tewksbury Telemedia Director Brian Dorrington and Town Manager Richard Montuori for their work throughout the license renewal process.
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