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Flashback Friday: Brown Women’s Hockey vs. Providence, Nov. 28, 2014
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Each Friday throughout the summer of 2024, Brown will look back on some of the top games and performances from past years. This week's edition features Brown women's hockey's 2-1 Mayor's Cup win over Providence College on November 28, 2014.
Everett Man Prasiddha Baruwal Ruled Not Competent to Stand Trial for Mission Hill Pub Arson in Boston
An Everett man, Prasiddha Baruwal, facing charges for allegedly starting a fire at the Squealing Pig pub in Boston's Mission Hill, has been deemed not competent to stand trial. During a court hearing on Friday, reports from NBC Boston indicated that the judge accepted a motion from Baruwal's attorneys on the basis of his mental competency, or lack thereof. The 23-year-old attempted to speak several times during the hearing but was advised by his lawyer against it.
Olneyville Health Center in Providence to close
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Olneyville Health Center will temporarily close at the end of the month. According to a representative from Providence Community Health Centers, the national shortage of primary care providers is prompting the center to temporarily close at 100 Curtis Street in Providence. All patients from the...
Back for a new season: Codman Square Farmers Market
On Saturday, the first market of the season will take place in Codman Square! Featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, and more, the Codman Square Farmers Market is a weekly event at Loesch Family Park from 11am-2pm. In addition to produce, there are other vendors like Cles Cuddly Creations, Bling + Beauty, and Lisa Graustein Ceramics. Plus, there will be live music, family fun, kids activities, and more!
The Jackpod: The best of times, the worst of times
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has a tale of two parties: “Republicans united in the shimmer of victory, Democrats divided in the shadow of defeat.”. Jack Beatty, On Point's news analyst. He was a longtime senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly. Author of Age of Betrayal: The Triumph of Money in America, 1865-1900.
The Marshfield Fair is quickly approaching. Here's what to expect inside the gates
MARSHFIELD − From food to carnival rides, animals and exhibits, the Marshfield Fair returns again next month. The Marshfield Fair begins Friday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 10 p.m. daily at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on Route 3A. The calendar of events is at Marshfieldfair.org.
Renowned musicians look to capture the spirit of Kingston
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — From modern takes on classical pieces to world premieres, the Kingston Chamber Music Festival is planning to deliver extraordinary chamber music. The two-week festival begins next week, with performances scheduled from July 24 to August 4 in the Edwards Auditorium at the University of Rhode Island.
Runs in the family: How four brothers grew Hanover High rugby into a local power
All-Scholastic selection Aidan Boutin led the Hanover High rugby team in carries and tries en route to the Division 2 state title game this spring. Behind every star athlete is a support system. Boutin isn't shy to reveal his. It's rooted deep in school history. Boutin's older brothers — Seamus,...
Friday, July 26: Say Cheese
BOSTON — Erika Tarantal goes elbow-deep to make mozzarella during a visit toNarragansett Creamery, and we meet the goats at Valley View Farm whose milk produces chevre, feta, and camembert. Charcuterie boards are all the rage and Shayna Seymour learns the true art of assembly at Boards by Mo. Hungry yet? We hit up Civility Social House for a mac-and-cheese donut (!), and the Say Cheese grilled cheese truck. And did you know you can study cheese in college? We’ll tell you where.
JetBlue flight crew reports smoke in the cockpit, FAA says
BOSTON — Emergency crews met a JetBlue flight landing in Boston from Cancun on the runway on Friday afternoon after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. The Federal Aviation Administration said JetBlue Flight 772 landed safely at Boston Logan Airport around 5:10 p.m. after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.
Local day program for migrants in limbo as state moves families into new shelters
One Mattapan church that was running a day shelter for immigrant families in Boston is shutting its program down after migrants stopped showing up to use their services. That change came when the state banned families from sleeping overnight at Logan Airport nearly two weeks ago. Organizers say they are...
Single family residence sells for $3.2 million in Dedham
The spacious historic property located at 10 Nickerson Road in Dedham was sold on June 21, 2024 for $3,200,000, or $384 per square foot. The house, built in 1860, has an interior space of 8,326 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 3.5-acre lot.
Sale closed in Wellesley Hills: $2.8 million for a five-bedroom home
A 3,340-square-foot house built in 1964 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 103 Westgate Road in Wellesley Hills was sold on June 25, 2024, for $2,750,000, or $823 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and six baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 0.6-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Mark Crawford Joins Logistics Property Company as SVP for East Region
Logistics Property Company, LLC, a Chicago-based logistics real estate developer, investor, and manager, has appointed Mark Crawford as SVP, acquisitions for the company’s East region. He will be based in Boston. Crawford will be responsible for sourcing and closing core plus and value-add industrial investments across the eastern U.S....
Urban farmers try to adapt to the heat, and pick crops that can do the same
For youth volunteers at Glenway Farm in Dorchester, the protocol for weeding and harvesting garlic in extreme weather conditions is clear cut: get in and get out. There are few buildings or shaded areas on the farm that growers can retreat into, and the absence of trees on surrounding streets provides no respite from the scorching sun.
City of Boston Seeks Ideas on Where to Build 3,000 New Housing Units
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Housing Innovation Lab have begun soliciting ideas from developers and community members on where to build new public housing, specifically through a Request for Information for Bids (RFI). The RFI follows Mayor Michelle Wu’s recent State of the City address, in which she announced a plan to identify locations for 3,000 new units of public housing.
No Boston Olympics reflects on its victory nine years ago
Nine years ago, Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. While proponents like former Mayor Marty Walsh were defeated, another group called No Boston Olympics celebrated victory. “I think that day was just, like, overwhelming joy,” Kelley Gossett, who oversaw communications for the group, told Boston Public...
Doctoral Student Receives Dissertation Fellowship
Award will support Betsy Beckert’s work exploring the ways deaf children use communicative resources. Betsy Beckert, a doctoral candidate in language & literacy education at BU Wheelock, was recently awarded the National Academy of Education’s NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship. Beckert will use her award to support her research on the language and literacy practices of deaf children from hearing families.
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