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East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival Returns With Day-Long Celebration September 21, 2024
The annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival brings a day filled with Sonidos De La Gente (Sounds of the People) to East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, September 21, 2024. Now in its third year, the festival will feature a variety of local artists and dance groups spread across two stages from 1:00 - 7:30 PM. The FREE family-friendly event is organized by Sen. Lydia Edwards’ office in conjunction with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center, East Boston Main Streets, and the City of Boston.
Zuiderdam Arrives in Boston for Homeporting Season
After offering Holland America Line’s 35-night “Voyage of the Vikings,” the Zuiderdam is returning to Boston today to kick off a late summer program in Canada and New England. Sailing between its homeport in Massachusetts and Quebec City in Canada, the vessel is set to offer a...
Jordan Montgomery: Scott Boras ‘butchered' contract talks with Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox reportedly were the favorites to sign left-hander Jordan Montgomery last offseason before he joined the Arizona Diamondbacks. Considering Boston's dire need for starting pitching, many were perplexed that the front office was unable to close a deal with the 2023 World Series champion. According to Montgomery,...
Weber going to Bat for Those Disappointed and Frustrated with Forest Hills Cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery has drawn criticism from residents over the last several years due to the discontinuation of beloved events, changed policies, removal of trees, lack of communication, and more, but for those yearning for an explanation, there might be one on the horizon. Ben Weber, District 6 City Councilor, who had residents reach out to his office about these issues, told the Jamaica Plain Gazette he had contacted cemetery leadership. Specifically, Weber, who called Forest Hills Cemetery one of Boston’s jewels, noted that the cemetery’s leadership has offered to take him and his office on a tour.
Pawtucket celebrates re-opening of fire station
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Fire officials and representatives from the city of Pawtucket celebrated the re-opening West Avenue Fire Station on Sunday. The structure, built in 1912, was shut down in 2017 because of dangerously high levels of mold. Construction and renovation of the station started back in early...
Missing man found in Monson with help from drone
MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A man has been safely located after he was initially found passed out on the train tracks at the Maple Street overpass on Saturday. According to the Monson Police Department, a railroad worker found an individual passed out on the railroad tracks and called 911 and when approached, the man fled into the woods.
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
A Parliament of Owls: Donate Your Old Golf Equipment
Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following post was written by Will Goldstein, WHS’26. My only editorial comment is that I did not know we had another Goldstein goalie golfer coming up through the high school ranks and now I feel good about that considering we have 8 state titles to maintain… go ‘cats!
Patriots notes, quotes, and anecdotes: 5 Patriots to watch in preseason finale vs. Commanders
Good morning, happy Sunday, and welcome back into another edition of ‘Patriots notes, quotes, & anecdotes’. We’re back with another column hitting on all of the happenings surrounding the New England Patriots. This week, we’re putting an added spin on the column, taking a look at some...
VIDEO: A Robotic Guard “Dog” Surprises a Rhode Island Family
It’s not every day you see a robotic dog in the ‘wild’ - but on Saturday, that’s just what Nichola Colaluca did. The Rhode Island mom was taking her daughter to practice driving in the parking lot of the Citizens Bank campus in Johnston, when they came across the strange sight.
Stow Man ID'd As Body Pulled From Lake
Frederick Dusseault, of Stow, was found around 11:30 a.m. in Lake Boon in Stow. Witnesses called police to report he had gone into the water, and they could not see him anymore, Stow firefighters said. A bystander tried to rescue Dusseault but couldn't pull him from the water until firefighters...
Mac-n-Choose closes Westford location
WESTFORD — Mac-n-Choose has permanently closed its Westford location. The location permanently closed on Aug. 20. The company continues to operate a storefront in Tyngsborough. “We have enjoyed serving you over the years and appreciate your support. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing our...
Plainville, North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, Mansfield and Franklin respond to 5 vehicle crash that injured 7 including 4 children
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 Saturday night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Plainville Fire received notification about a crash on Route 1 near Route 495. Upon arrival, paramedics came upon a five-vehicle crash with...
“I want to see us go for the jugular” | Five-star Revs begin playoff push with away win
MONTRÉAL – One always wants to be careful when dubbing a result to be “a statement win.” The energy of such a moment can be easy to get caught up in, and the expectations that are set can consequently become a bit too high. But even...
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.
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.
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...
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