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Life on the Red Sea: EG Navy Commander Talks Mission, Ship Life & Family
Above: Navy Commander Alex Glass in front of his E-2C Hawkeye plane. After an eight-and-a-half month deployment in the Middle East, Alex Glass is heading back to the U.S. and, eventually, East Greenwich, where he lives with his wife Kate and two young children, Henry and Hadley. It was a long and eventful deployment. A Navy commander, Glass was on assignment with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Red Sea (which lies between Africa and Asia, an inlet from the Indian Ocean). The waterway has been under threat these days by Houthi rebels in Yemen, one of the countries – along with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea – on the Red Sea.
Law professor weighs in on next steps in Karen Read murder case
Just hours after the judge declared a mistrial in the Karen Read Murder case, State Police benched the investigator who delivered some embarrassing testimony. Gov. Maura Healy is weighing in, and so are legal experts. Massachusetts state police said Trooper Michael Proctor is still employed by the department, but he...
Trains running on South Coast Rail lines; testing underway
Test trains for South Coast Rail are running now, even though the start of service has been delayed until next May. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says the first round of tests deals with signals at road crossings. Later this summer, they’ll test a system that sends information to the...
Somerset teen saves choking woman using skills from Junior Firefighter training
SOMERSET, Mass. — A Somerset teen is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a woman he said was choking. Ben Courville, 15, learned the Heimlich while training in the Dighton Junior Firefighter program. He was out for dinner with his mom when the life saving...
MetroWest Medical Center’s Addie Gibson Named a Tenet Hero
Congratulations to Addie Gibson, Director of Hospitality and Community Liaison at MetroWest Medical Center, who has been honored by Tenet Healthcare as part of its annual Tenet Heroes recognition program. Her coworkers and family gathered and celebrated her award! A Tenet Heroes award winner exemplifies a commitment to delivering high-quality care, fostering innovation, promoting collaboration, and leaving a lasting impact on our communities. This person consistently surpass expectations, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to go above and beyond for those we serve. Here is some of her glowing nomination:
On a roll with interim coach, Atlanta United take aim at Revolution
Jun 22, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Atlanta United interim head coach Rob Valentino during the second half against St. Louis CITY SC at CITYPARK. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports. Amidst roster turnover, Atlanta United will try to extend their unbeaten streak when they visit the New England Revolution...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
Karen Read’s murder trial ended in a mistrial. Here’s what could happen next
The murder trial of Karen Read ended in a mistrial Monday after jurors couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict, prolonging a case that’s divided a Massachusetts community amid allegations of a sweeping cover-up by police and investigative misconduct.
Police Log May 1901 – 1903
May 16, 1901 – Those Milford boys who boasted “they were not afraid of any Holliston cops,” got their just desserts yesterday at district court at So. Framingham, Savage being fined $20, while Burns and Quinn were committed to jail in default of a fine of $10 each. It is proposed to continue this line of action against all who may come here and disturb the local peace.
Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 195 in Seekonk
At approximately 1:20 p.m. today Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound Prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival of Troopers, all three lanes of travel were closed to facilitate life-saving efforts of involved vehicle occupants. The...
2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Parag Murlidhar Shirnamé, Boston University (Questrom)
“Diplomat, climber, executive who forges partnerships, opens new markets, and grows profits globally.”. Fun fact about yourself: I’ve climbed 2 of the 7 Summits (the tallest mountains on each continent) and speak 6 languages – that’s a combination of adventure and global awareness! With my background in diplomacy, combined with my success in turning around partnerships, I have a knack for finding common ground and making deals.
DPH: First West Nile Virus of season found in mosquito samples on the South Shore
Health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors. State health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors after West Nile virus was detected on Tuesday in recently collected mosquito samples. It is the first detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes this...
Raye best in the state
WEST WARWICK - Her mark is already indelible, a two-year stretch of dominance never before seen in the history of Wizards athletics, an evolving legacy that by the time it is complete, may be one of the greatest in state history. This past Tuesday night in Providence, West Warwick High...
Brockton shooting leaves man injured, police say
A man was hurt in a shooting Tuesday evening in Brockton, Massachusetts. Police say they responded shortly before 8 p.m. to the shooting on Belmont Street. Aerial footage showed officers outside Traders World, a pawn shop. The shooting left a man with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Authorities say the...
Providence fireworks light up the sky
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Fireworks lit up the sky in Providence Tuesday evening for the city’s annual Fourth of July show. Hundreds of people went to see the fireworks, listen to music, and enjoy food at Indian Point Park. Many Rhode Islanders told ABC 6 that the fireworks...
Coventry tops Smithfield, 5-2
COVENTRY - Kole Kilduff worked himself out of a jam in the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday afternoon at Paine Field, helping the Coventry Connie Mack baseball team improve to 2-2 on the young season. Working with a 5-2 lead, the Coventry reliever managed to stifle a pending...
How Taunton Became Known as the ‘Silver City’
Taunton was incorporated on September 3, 1639, not long after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts in 1620. Originally a town, Taunton was among the oldest in the United States. Taunton was founded in 1637, two years before its incorporation, by members of Plymouth Colony. Taunton's original boundaries included Norton, Easton,...
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