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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.
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
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.
Poet Scott Withiam to take stage during Jambalaya Horns intermission July 30
IPSWICH — What’s a poet to do while a loud and lively horn band is playing? Wait until the intermission, of course. When The Jambalaya Horns put down their instruments at the Downtown Tuesday concert on July 30, it will be Scott Withiam’s cue to step up to the microphone.
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...
North Shore property sales, July 15 – July 21, 2024
If you would like your name removed for privacy reasons, email news@thelocalnews.news. Previous North Shore property sales can be found here. 7/16/2024Hudson, Marshall RGhiura, Diana M7 Beechwood Cir Lot 18$1,000,000. 7/15/2024Quinn, John SMorrill, Dominick310 Ipswich Rd Lot 1$780,000. 7/18/2024John Ferrigno Revocable TrustPollard, Theodore531 Main St$625,000. Essex property sales. No sales...
Massachusetts Shines in Trailer for Netflix Series ‘The Perfect Couple’
Your first look at a juicy series filmed in Massachusetts has arrived. The trailer for The Perfect Couple is packed with drama -- and some beautiful Bay State scenery. The movie, based on a New York Times bestselling Elin Hildebrand novel, is set on Nantucket. It was filmed on the island along with other locations including Mattapoisett.
Massachusetts man follows dream he had the night before to $1 million State Lottery payday; here is how he will spend it
A Massachusetts man followed his dream resulting in a big win on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Howard Kendall Jr. of Plymouth is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 instant ticket game.
Mass. has second highest cost of living in US, new study concludes
From gas to groceries, from rent to restaurant meals, you probably already know that life in the Bay State is expensive. According to a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, Massachusetts has the second-highest cost of living in the country, putting it behind only Hawaii, which is the most expensive state in the union.
As free community college becomes a reality in Mass. some are excited, others have concerns
As universal free community college becomes more likey in Massachusetts, Giana Sosa, a 19-year-old Cape Cod Community College student, said the prospect could make a big difference in her and her peers’ lives. “I know that would dramatically change my life — just mentally as well. I just wouldn’t...
‘The NeverEnding Story’ back in theaters this weekend for 40th anniversary
“The NeverEnding Story,” the popular 1984 film that follows a young boy’s quest to save the mythical land Fantastica from an evil force called “The Nothing,” will be playing in theaters across Massachusetts this weekend in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Major movie theaters like AMC...
New Marshall Simonds Principal Values Belonging, Sense of Team
There’s a new school administrator in town, and he’s ready to hit the ground running. Tim McMahon took the reins from six-year Marshall Simonds Middle School principal, Cari Perchase, following her departure to another district this July. A Burlington resident and educator of 22 years, Tim comes to Marshall Simonds with experience as a middle and high school teacher and, most recently, principal of North Middlesex Regional High School.
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.
Grumpy Old Men back on ICAM
Grumpy Old Men are at it again. A new episode, this time featuring French cuisine, will air on Ipswich Community Access Media (ICAM). ICAM channels are Comcast 9 and Verizon 33. The show will air on Sundays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. ICAM...
Mass. denies request to dump radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
A request to dump 1.1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay was rejected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Thursday, according to a Boston-based environmental group. The wastewater would’ve come from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, which was closed by an energy company called Holtec...
Burlington boys win Westford summer basketball league
For the first time in its eight-year involvement in the summer league hosted by Westford Academy, Burlington won the championship on Tuesday night with a lopsided victory over Algonquin Regional High School’s entry. Algonquin is located in Southborough. The title game was held immediately after Burlington’s semifinal victory over...
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.
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