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Country music legend credits NFL owner as he prepares to play for 180,000 fans
The NFL and country music have long been intertwined, but few artists have ever had the type of relationship that Kenny Chesney has developed with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. The country music legend is set to wrap-up his “Sun Goes Down” tour this weekend with three shows at...
Tuesday, August 27: Fun and Games
NEEDHAM, Mass. — As temperatures drop, you may be hunting for indoor activities. Pac-Man and pinball enthusiasts, rejoice! In Norwood, a retro video game enthusiast has built his dream business,Hometown Arcade. A local couple serves up board games alongside the comfort fare at The Castle in Beverly. Backyard cornhole has given way to competitive leagues all over New England, and one local business is churning out custom boards. Finally, if you’re up for an outdoor activity, Ted Reinstein takes the “Mobsters and Lobsters” tour, highlighting Boston’s seamier past.
Exploring plumed hats at a Mass. museum
CANTON, Mass. — You may be surprised to learn that hats played a role in the founding of the environmental protection organization,Mass Audubon. Jennifer Tafe, director of Mass Audubon's Museum of American Bird Art, says at the turn of the 20th century, feathered hats and headpieces were the height of fashion, and experts believe at least 37 million birds were killed for the plumed hat industry. Mass Audubon was founded in 1896 when Harriet Hemingway and Minna B. Hall launched a campaign across Massachusetts to convince women to stop wearing feathered hats. The museum's collection includes feathered hats from a range of eras.
Here’s how Olympic gymnastics star Frederick Richard is being celebrated in Stoughton
"Frederick Richard Day" will take place on Oct. 6 at his old high school. One of Team USA’s biggest gymnastics stars, Frederick Richard returned to his hometown of Stoughton this week to celebrate the men’s team’s historic Olympic bronze — their first medal since 2008. A...
Walpole celebrates National Night Out
The skies may have been gray for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), but the mood at the event was anything but dreary. Locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, many happy to get out after a week of unsettled weather. “I’m so sick of all the rain we’ve been having,” one mother said as she boarded the trackless train with her children. “I know we need it, but I just love being outside in the summer!”
Glow Golf shines bright in Islington
Children, teens, and their families gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to play some Glow Golf. This unique LED mini golf course was provided by One Up Games - On The Go located in Plainville, MA. Co-Owner/Manager of One Up Games, Peter Dekant, was seen...
Wednesday, August 28: Second Time Around
NEEDHAM, Mass. — We trace what happens after people leave unwanted clothing in a collection bin, and meet an artist who turns old skis and snowboards into seating. At The Great Exchange in Devens, nonprofits shop for office furniture and other leftovers donated by area businesses. And secondhand stores aren’t just for clothing and furniture: Make & Mend offers gently used arts and crafts supplies.
Thursday, August 29: The Gatekeepers
NEEDHAM, Mass. — They are “the gatekeepers,” and tonight we get a little insight into their roles. We meet a veteran Boston hotel bellman who has welcomed guests for decades, while collecting bits of hotel history on the side. We step aboard a patrol boat with the guardian of a local harbor; meet a New Hampshire native who trains canine guard dogs for super-high-end clients; and get a peek inside the newly-restored The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Finally, we curl up with a beautiful book at the Boston Athenaeum.
Friday, August 30: Pedal Power
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Ted Reinstein visits South County, R.I., where bikes are a big deal. Ted hits the local bike path, stops by a bike-themed restaurant, and visits an indoor “ramp room.” Erika Tarantal takes a look at Boston’s big bike lane expansion, and a new plan to reduce traffic congestion with “e-bikes” for food delivery. We meet women learning to ride a bicycle for the first time, and a program that helps kids “earn” a new bike. Finally, Shayna Seymour fulfills many a New England kid’s dream - pedaling the beloved swan boats in the Boston Public Garden.
People in Business: Aug. 26, 2024
Discovering Justice recognized Springfield’s Thomas Rachele as a “Partner for Justice” at its annual gala that was held on June 26 at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in Boston. The gala raised $325,000 for the organization’s statewide program. In recognizing Rachele for his partnership since 2021,...
'Eager to learn, nice, polite, prompt': Matt Strzepa make fine impression as Green Hill's new assistant golf pro
Apparently, if you want to work in the pro shop at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course, your chances are better if your name is Matt. Matt Strzepa, a St. John’s High graduate and Shrewsbury resident, is in his first year as assistant golf pro at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course. He replaced Matt...
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
Shrewsbury’s Brittany Altomare excited to have LPGA back in Massachusetts
Everyone at Cyprian Keyes knew who Brittany Altomare was: an 11-old-girl with a mighty swing who hit straight and could “put the eyes out of the ball.”. Small in stature, she was a local anomaly, so nobody was surprised when she triumphed at the Boylston golf course’s 2002 Ladies Championship after teeing up 36 holes over two days against women all over the age of 30.
WATCH: Surveillance video shows armed robbery at Chelsea convenience store
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - Authorities are searching for an armed robber who held up a convenience store in Chelsea at gunpoint on Friday. Surveillance video shows the robber walk into Family Food Mart on Revere Beach Parkway and demand the employee working at the time to empty the cash register at gunpoint.
Boston mayor urges Carney landlord to use property for health care purposes
BOSTON — Two Massachusetts hospitals owned by bankrupt Steward Health Care are preparing to close next week. About 1,200 employees will be out of work when Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer shut their doors. Earlier this month, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wrote a...
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
Preseason Notebook: The Tight Ends
Boston College's tight end squad showcases a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, emphasizing their strategic versatility. Offensive coordinator Will Lawing highlights the group’s intelligence and daily improvement. Key players like Jeremiah Franklin, Kamari Morales, and Matt Ragan are anticipated to play significant roles, with Franklin aiming to build on last season's performance.
Boston teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
DORCHESTER - A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.A pop-up yogurt shop in DorchesterYou can find Saigon Swirl, which is serving up Asian-inspired frozen yogurt flavors for a limited time, in Dorchester's Fields Corner. But what makes the shop special is who's behind the counter."I thought it was great, especially having kids from Dorchester, like, run this shop. It's really great," said Nyarah Carter-Leary, Saigon Swirl manager."We're just trying to build the students' skill sets, and what better way to than experience?" said Annie Le, head of Boston Little...
Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies
Emerson recently launched a community-building initiative and updated its policies on campus demonstrations, institutional neutrality, and the student code of conduct. The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,” the website says. Here’s how Emersonians can...
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