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Large barge docked where you wouldn't expect it, in East Boston
Eric Bender spotted this oil barge tied up at a dock near the Eddy and LoPresti Park on the East Boston waterfront today, along with its pusher tug, the Haggerty Girls (the orangish, red and white tower at the rear of the barge) - rather than at a petroleum depot on Chelsea Creek. He reports the Haggerty Girls crew told him they were waiting for divers to inspect the hull before continuing on their journey.
'They did the job, which was great': Host Shrewsbury strikes late, stuns Needham in American Legion state tourney at Fitton Field
WORCESTER — It took a while Saturday night, but after getting no-hit through the first 5⅔ innings, Shrewsbury Post 397 finally woke up in the host team's first-round game at the American Legion State Tournament at Fitton Field. Needham Post 14 starter Jason Waarich was cruising until Jimmy Mitchell broke up the no-hit bid with an infield single up the middle. ...
Already Dead Declare “Something Like A War” With New Album
By now everyone knows that old adage about making albums, about how a band has its entire life to craft the first one but only a year or two to write the second. It’s a cautionary tale built around creative pressure, unforgiving deadlines, and how a songwriter is now saddled with the expectation to not only maintain, but build upon, any success of the band’s debut. Boston’s Already Dead do not give a fuck about any of that. Instead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Dan Cummings has taken an inspired approach in creating Something Like A War, Already Dead’s relentless and confrontational new album that is out today on CD and through streaming platforms, with the raucous release party going down tonight at Thirsty First in Lowell. He’s assembled his crew, leaned in to the energy around him, and allowed the seeds of his songwriting to take a louder, more aggressive shape than the Boston punk band’s 2022 debut album, My Collar Is Blue.
‘There’s a good chance’ Red Sox’ Triston Casas begins rehab assignment next week
Casas has not played since late April as he recovers from a ribcage injury. Triston Casas could return to the Red Sox in the coming weeks, according to manager Alex Cora. The recently extended skipper told reporters on Saturday that the first baseman is trending toward playing with one of the organization’s minor league teams, perhaps next week. Casas hasn’t played since suffering torn cartilage in his ribcage on April 21 against the Pirates.
Celtics Going for Gold on Team USA
Welcome back to the Big 3 NBA Podcast! A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by CLNS Media’s Josue Pavon to discuss Tatum, Holiday, and White and the expectations for them on Team USA. They also get into the impact all these contracts will have on potential bidders and round out things by discussing the biggest threats to a Celtics repeat.
Enjoy Al Horford while you still can
Al Horford is entering the final year of his two-year $19.5 million deal. He is embarking his age-38 season and, assuming the Boston Celtics produce another NBA Finals run next season, will be 39 before the Celtics gear up for the summer of 2025. Like it or not, we’re in...
Red Sox Linked to $62 Million Cy Young Winner to Bolster Starting Rotation
The San Francisco Giants had a busy offseason, leading to hopes of competing in 2024. They haven’t met preseason expectations, entering July 27 games with a 50-55 record. If reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is available, do the Boston Red Sox make sense as a landing spot?
Friend: Disabled victim of Webster fire, Peter Maraglia, a longtime chef in area
WEBSTER — A well-respected career chef died in a two-alarm fire Saturday night at a multifamily building overlooking Webster Lake. Peter Maraglia, 57, was a chef who worked many years in the restaurant industry including at Legal Sea Foods in Worcester and Point Breeze in Webster, according to James “AJ” Alkire, owner of...
Planning Board, Tree House come to agreement on parking lot
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, July 15, 2024 at town hall. The board held a remand hearing for a site plan approval, land disturbance permit, and special permit application for Tree House Brewing Company’s proposed satellite parking lot at 1879 Main St., the site of the defunct Funland mini golf course.
Eight people rescued after boat crashes into rocks off Barnstable coast
No one was injured after a 36-foot vessel with eight people, including five children, aboard struck Colliers Ledge, according to the Barnstable Harbormaster's Office. The Barnstable Harbormaster's Office was first notified about the incident around 8:15 a.m. on Saturday. The Harbormaster vessel Ocean 4 was sent along with the Barnstable Police Department, Hyannis Fire Department, Centerville-Osterville-Marstons-Mills Fire Department, and U.S. Coast Guard. ...
Motorcyclist airlifted after Yarmouth crash
YARMOUTH – About 10 AM Sunday morning a motorcyclist traveling on Willow Street between Route 6A and Route 6 in Yarmouth reportedly lost control and sideswiped a guard rail. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike went over the guard rail and down an embankment. The motorcycle continued for a short distance before stopping up against the guard rail. The patient was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries and later flown by MedFlight to an off-Cape trauma center.
Author Michael Perna, Jr. honors former store, founder in new book
SHREWBURY, Mass. - It's a store and a man with deep ties to Shrewsbury. Anthony "Spag" Borgatti was known not just for his discount store, but for his generosity too. "Anybody who passed away in the town, they paid for the mercy meal and they donated a book to the library in their memory," said local author and historian Michael Perna, Jr. "Anybody that fell on hard times, they would help."
From Newton, Massachusetts, to Scranton: John Krasinski and B.J. Novak Together for Decades
There are so many actors from New England who have made it big. From Adam Sandler to Seth Myers, Sarah Silverman, Dan Brown, Stephen King, Mandy Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Rachel Dratch, the list goes on and on. I have to think, however, that The Office deserves a Dundee Award for the most cast members from Massachusetts. Two of them are even from the same city.
Wilmington Yardwaste Center To Be Open Twice This August
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town’s Yardwaste Center, located on Old Main Street, off of Main Street at the Woburn line, will be two days this August:. No contractors or commercial vehicles will be allowed. The drop off of leaves and brush is permitted for Wilmington residents only. Wilmington...
Family matters: With support from a Tewksbury home, Rogers flourishes at Innovation Academy
Ayden Rogers’ athletic pedigree speaks for itself. Wearing multiple hats at Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsborough last season, the three-sport captain in soccer, basketball, and volleyball just about did it all. Excelling on the volleyball court, the Dean College-bound student athlete led his team to its first-ever MIAA...
Triple E Found In Town Of Barnstable
Officials with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health say a mosquito captured in Barnstable has tested posited for eastern equine encephalitis virus. The insect was caught in the Northeast quadrant of the town. Officials say they will continue to closely monitor the mosquito population and recommend resident take precautions such...
Massachusetts woman plans on helping others, herself after $1 million State Lottery win
A Massachusetts woman plans on making her money work for her and help others after a big scratch ticket win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Francisca Uceta De Placencio of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 instant ticket game.
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