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More than 40 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 21
More than 40 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, July 21, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach and Follins Pond beach in Dennis and Marconi beach in Wellfleet were closed because...
Karen Read's case returns to court for first time after high-profile mistrial
DEDHAM, Mass. — Noisy crowds of demonstrators gathered Monday outside the Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, where Karen Read returned to court for a hearing that set a schedule for moving from her mistrial earlier this month to a second jury trial early next year. With no...
Nashua Police investigate stabbing of 65-year-old man
NASHUA, N.H. — Police in Nashua said they had a suspect in custody after a 65-year-old man was stabbed in the neck on Sunday. Investigators said the stabbing happened around 4 p.m. on Pleasant Street. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The names of the...
Vineyard Wind Faces Increased Risk of Blade Detachment at Massachusetts Offshore Project
Vineyard Wind has reported a heightened risk that the remaining piece of a damaged GE Vernova blade could detach from a turbine at its 804MW offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. A blade failure occurred on Saturday, resulting in debris washing up on the beaches of Nantucket. Most...
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project
LEE, Mass. — Out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, Lee was selected to participate in the "50 in 50" Project. Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Matthew Slater’s official job title with Patriots revealed
Matthew Slater’s new job title on the New England Patriots’ coaching staff has officially been revealed. According to the team’s official website, Slater will be serving as a special assistant to the head coach. Back in June, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked what Slater would be doing on the coaching staff, and he said the former 10-time Pro Bowler would be doing “everything.” “At this level it’s hard to find people who will tell you the truth, and he’ll tell you how it is,” said Mayo, when commenting on Slater, per 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth. Slater still being connected to the team in any form should be considered a win for the Patriots. He’s one of the greatest players in franchise history and a future Hall of Famer. His locker room leadership would have been greatly missed after retirement. Mayo will need all of the help he can get righting the ship for a team that finished 4-13 last season. Slater is one of the coaches close enough to him to be a direct sounding board and ultimately help get the team back on track.
Stop & Shop Announces Massachusetts Closing of 8 Locations
Stop & Shop has announced it will close 32 "underperforming" stores, according to supermarketnews.com, on or before November 2, 2024, including eight Massachusetts locations. The closings reflect a move to restructure the company. The closing list does not include the locations in Amesbury, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts. Here's a...
Suspected opioid overdoses, deaths in two NH cities projected to be less than last year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New data from the American Medical Response shows that two of New Hampshire's largest cities are on track to have fewer suspected opioid overdoses and suspected opioid deaths compared to last year. According to the report, Manchester is on track to have 20% fewer suspected opioid...
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 611 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 4,278-square-foot home on 11th Street in Lowell that sold for $811,000. Acton.
Manchester Mayor Ruais Hosting Town Hall with Ward 10
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais is hosting a town hall this week with folks who live in the city’s 10th Ward. It’ll take place on Tuesday from 6 until 7 p.m. at Parker-Varney Elementary School on James A. Pollock Drive. People will have the chance to speak with the...
Regular service resumes on 2 MBTA Green Line branches after rail, wire issues
BOSTON — Regular service has resumed on the MBTA Green Line C branch after crew made repairs to parts of the rail near Cleveland Circle on Monday afternoon. Shuttle buses are being phased out after running between Cleveland Circle and Coolidge Corner for the duration of the shut down, the MBTA said.
Chelsea police searching for missing 'endangered' 16-year-old girl
CHELSEA, Mass. — Chelsea police are searching for an "endangered" missing teenage New Bedford girl who was last seen on Wednesday, police said. Police said Tessa Rivera, 16, ran away from her mother while at a doctor's appointment at MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center. Tessa has a history of suicidal statements, police said.
Sale closed in Boston: $7.3 million for a condominium
A condominium located at 220 Boylston Street in Boston has new owners. The 1,601-square-foot property, built in 1985, was sold on June 28, 2024, for $7,300,000, or $4,560 per square foot. This condo features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home's external appearance showcases a flat roof design. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with heat pump heating and a cooling system. In addition, the condo comes with a one-car garage, ensuring secure parking and storage. The property sits on a 1,601-square-foot lot.
Boston Police Apprehend "Most Wanted" Suspect Ahmed Ibrahim on Multiple Serious Charges
On the tail of a midsummer noon, Boston streets saw the close of a chapter as law enforcement closed in on a figure who had climbed their list of priorities. Ahmed Ibrahim, a 33-year-old Boston resident, was apprehended by officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston), a detail made public by the Boston Police Department. Ibrahim's presence in the vicinity of 8 Allstate Road marked the end of his pursuit, he was previously distinguished as one of the BPD's Most Wanted. The arrest went down without a theatrical flourish, just as the clock struck approximately 2:10 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 22
UPDATE, 10 AM: Pitt women’s basketball announced that season tickets are now on sale. Season tickets start at just $75 per ticket. All tickets are general admission “with the exclusion of VIP courtside seats.”. Check out pricing and more information here. UPDATE, 7 AM: Marcus Minor started nine...
Boston College Dream Team Shows Out in Sunday's AU Action
SPARKS, Md. — When Sam Apuzzo deliberated her draft decisions for Athletes Unlimited’s opening three-game slate, she looked to build an offense that could score in bunches. As the rounds went by, the Boston College alumna assembled an attack filled to the brim with former superstar Eagles. Soon,...
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