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ME Cross Country Teams In The Mix for 2024 CAL Baker Crown
Thanks to the continued partnership of all of the Cape Ann high schools, the local boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams appear poised to compete for a Cape Ann League Baker Division title yet again. The Manchester Essex cross country program added Gloucester to its traditional Manchester/Essex/Rockport co-op in...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24. There were 266 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,358-square-foot home on Saint Andrews Way in North Chelmsford that sold for $760,000.
State primary sees mostly uncontested races
TEWKSBURY — The state primary happens in just two weeks, and candidates are preparing to run and potentially serve. The primary takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Unenrolled or Independent voters must indicate what party ballot they want to vote for, regardless of...
Select Board ratifies new cable agreement
The Tewksbury Select Board met in August at town hall. The board discussed Comcast cable television license renewal proceedings. The town’s current agreement is set to expire in September 2025. The board praised Tewksbury Telemedia Director Brian Dorrington and Town Manager Richard Montuori for their work throughout the license renewal process.
Drake Maye may have just earned himself a great new nickname
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson may have found his spiritual successor in Drake Maye over a century later. The New England Patriots quarterback made an interesting play Sunday during his team’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Maye and the Patriots were facing 1st-and-10 at their own 14 early in the 2nd quarter at Commanders Field in... The post Drake Maye may have just earned himself a great new nickname appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Will deal that rescues Morton, Good Sam and Saint Anne's cost taxpayers $700 million?
Gov. Maura Healey's plan to rescue five bankrupt Steward Health Care hospitals — including hospitals in Brockton, Taunton and Fall River — could cost Massachusetts taxpayers $700 million by 2027, the Boston Globe reported Saturday, citing "people with direct knowledge of the bailout plan." Nine days ago, Healey held a press conference where she announced a financing plan was vetted with legislative leaders and would help "save" several hospitals as they transition to potential new buyers. The...
West Nile virus risk level moderate or greater throughout four Mass. counties
The West Nile virus risk level is moderate or greater throughout four Massachusetts counties as of Monday morning, according to the state’s risk monitoring map. These counties are Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk Counties. Several municipalities in these counties are at a high West Nile virus risk level, including...
Deadly mosquito virus puts Massachusetts towns on high alert
State officials are warning residents of Massachusetts towns to take precautions due to a heightened risk of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus that can be carried by infected mosquitos. State officials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a press release Saturday that 10 communities in the state have been raised to high…
More than 70 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, Aug. 25
More than 70 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, Aug. 25, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, two beaches on Wequaquet Lake in Barnstable were closed because of cyanobacteria blooms and Kalmus Ocean beach...
Mass will spray for mosquitos after first human case of EEE
PLYMOUTH - Worcester and Plymouth counties will be sprayed with pesticides to prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Both counties have areas at high or critical risk for infection.Where spraying will startThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health has approved the start of spraying for mosquitos in communities across Massachusetts, prioritizing the areas most at risk for EEE infection - towns in Worcester and Plymouth counties.The state will conduct aerial spraying in Plymouth County and truck-mounted spraying in Worcester County. Spraying is expected to start Monday shortly after dusk. Spraying will be conducted overnight and end in the early morning. The spraying...
NOW HIRING: Wilmington DPW Seeks Senior Clerk
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington recently posted the following job posting for a senior clerk at the Wilmington DPW:. The Senior Clerk position is responsible for providing higher level clerical support of a more-than-ordinary-difficulty to department heads and staff. Essential Functions. Working under the supervision of the...
Dorchester man earns firearm charges after allegedly using squirt gun on cop at traffic stop
“At about 7:15 PM, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Danyael Torres, 23, of Dorchester, on firearm charges. Officers were conducting a traffic stop in the area of 518 Warren Street. One of the officers was inside their marked cruiser conducting an inquiry of the stopped motor vehicle. As the officers remained in the cruiser, he felt an unknown liquid substance hit him in the face and arms. The officer informed his partner that a vehicle drove by them and threw something towards them. Officers immediately cleared the traffic stop and were able to locate the suspected vehicle.
Woman arrested in connection with Roxbury double stabbing, Boston police say
A 32-year-old woman was arrested Sunday morning in connection with a double stabbing in Roxbury the previous night, Boston Police said. Shalia Brown, of Boston, was arrested around 8:40 a.m. in the area of 1965 Columbus Ave. in Roxbury. She is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to Boston Police. Brown is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
Charlie Coyle ready to embrace even more ‘responsibility’ with Bruins in 2024-25
PLYMOUTH — Charlie Coyle is now used to being one of the elder statesmen on the Bruins. Once a trade-deadline pickup who helped Boston come within 60 minutes of a Stanley Cup title in 2019, the Weymouth native is now one of just five players remaining from that Stanley Cup roster.
SPOTLIGHT – Team USA Doctor Shares Experience of Paris Olympics
We are shedding a spotlight on TEAM USA Olympic Physician Dr. Jason Zaremski. Zaremski recounts his time working in the Olympic Village, his work with his medical team, and he shares highlights and favorite moments from the Paris Games. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE 👇. My name is Jason...
Purrfect Pets: Boots still looking
Three year old Boots is a black and white tuxedo boy with medium/long hair still looking for his forever home. Boots is a loving, energetic kitten, eager for pets, and always up to play. Boots would probably do best with older children, 13 and older. He may be fine with...
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