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Small fire ignites during Fenway Park concert, delays show
BOSTON — There was a brief delay at a Fenway Park concert on Saturday night when a small fire ignited at the top of the stage. Kane Brown, with special guests Jon Pardi, LOCASH, and RaeLynn, were performing at Fenway on Saturday. Video from the show showed flames on...
Fire/EMS Logs July 12 – July 18
10:35 AM: Medical Alarm – The ambulance responded to a medical alarm activation on Washington Street. The alarm transmission was unintentional; no EMS was required. 11:09 AM: Medical – The ambulance responded to a medical emergency on Central Street. The individual refused transport; a signed waiver was obtained.
Healey: Biden decision to drop out "ultimate example" of putting country first
BOSTON - President Joe Biden's historic announcement that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris was praised by members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the governor Sunday.Massachusetts Democratic Party reaction Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, who said earlier this month that Biden should "carefully evaluate" whether to stay in the race, said the president's decision "is the ultimate example of putting the country first - something Joe Biden has done over and over again in his unparalleled career. We are all deeply grateful to President Biden for his lifetime of service." "President Biden has...
Abington HS names Bruce Fleming II its new Head Coach
Abington High out of District 1 has named Bruce Fleming Jr its new football head coach. Bruce is no stranger to District 1 as he is the former Wissahickon High head coach where he lead their program for 3 seasons (2019-2021). Most recently Bruce served as the assistant coach and defensive coordinator for Chestnut Hill College which plays sprint football. Other previous coaching stops include Ursinus College, Prep Charter and assistant roles within the Wissahickon program.
PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside of Karen Read’s Mansfield, Massachusetts, Home
One of the most captivating and polarizing events throughout New England recently has without a doubt been the Karen Read trial. The details of the trial won't be outlined here for no other reason than there have been and still are so many moving parts to the case, ruling, motions filed after the dismissal, etc., that it'd be ridiculous for someone as uneducated with the law as this writer is to try and recap it.
Woman suffers burns after house fire in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — The Attleboro Fire Department said that a woman in her 40s suffered “severe burns” after a house fire Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to a duplex on Mendon Road around 9 a.m. where two police officers had entered the burning building to rescue two residents trapped inside.
Fenway Concertgoers Say This Was the ‘Best Performer Ever’ in Massachusetts
Fenway Park feels magical for so many reasons, even when the Red Sox aren't playing a ball game. It's one of the best venues for a concert in the summertime, because the overall vibes still seep into the atmosphere at nighttime. My first concert at Fenway Park was Morgan Wallen, and I'll never forget it. From getting to the venue early enough to hit Caskin' Flagon beforehand then hitting Fenway Johnnie's afterwards, it's just an overall fun experience.
New Trial Date For Karen Read Could Be Decided At Hearing Monday
DEDHAM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A new trial date for Karen Read could be decided during a hearing at Norfolk Superior Court this Monday. Prosecutors accuse Read of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die after a night out in Canton in Jan. 2022.
Here at the winners of 2024 Revere Beach sand sculpting festival
REVERE, Mass. — The winner of the 20th annual Revere BeachInternational Sand Sculpting Festival was revealed on Saturday. The annual event transforms the shores of Revere Beach into an open-air festival, gathering world-class sand sculptors who showcase their incredible talents to hundreds of thousands of visitors. "The centerpiece is...
Cloudy but warm Sunday in New England
Warm temperatures with comfortable humidity on Sunday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s inland and lower 80s near the coast. A weak cold front from the north might bring a spot shower or thunderstorm, but the day will mostly be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Overnight lows will be in the lower 60s to about 70 degrees.
Phish Return to Xfinity Center for Summer Tour Kickoff
Last night, July 19, Phish kicked off its long-awaited 2024 summer tour with a return to Mansfield, Mass.’s Xfinity Center. This show marked the first of 26 dates planned for the legendary jam outfit through September 1 and its first public appearance since its four-night residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere on April 18-21 that set a new standard for live performance. The band’s showing on Friday was just as triumphant as anyone could expect, delivering a masterful set that stayed true to the band’s canon and thoroughly honed live format, with just enough twists and turns to keep fans expecting the unexpected in the tour to come.
Group gathers in Stoughton, calling for justice for Sandra Birchmore
A group of people gathered in downtown Stoughton, Massachusetts, on Saturday, demanding justice for Sandra Birchmore. Birchmore was three months pregnant when she was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. Her death was ruled a suicide at the time. Last month, however, the Boston Globe reported that Birchmore's family had hired a prominent pathologist who concluded her death was a homicide, not a suicide, prompting a number of new developments in the case.
Woman killed in Fall River pedestrian crash remembered as giving woman of God as services announced
A 67-year-old Dartmouth woman killed after being struck by a box truck on Joseph Drive in Fall River is being remembered as services have been announced. According to Gregg Miliote of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, at around noon on Wednesday, two victims, the driver of the box truck, and three others were at 214 Joseph Drive to pick up a dresser. The six individuals were all employees or volunteers for the non-profit organization known as My Brother’s Keeper, which organizes drop offs and pick-ups of donated furniture.
Angel Reese Says She’s Learned Her Lesson After She Was Seen Sitting Next To Jaylen Brown While He Bad-Mouthed Bronny James
Angel Reese has admitted having learned her lesson after getting caught up in the Jaylen Brown/Bronny James controversy – well, somewhat – earlier this week. Reese was a third wheel when she joined Brown and former Chicago Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick for an outing at a Summer League game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.
Celtics Fans Roasted Rival Team After Sam Hauser Got $45M Extension
Boston Celtics fans used the news of Sam Hauser's new contract as an opportunity to throw shade at the Miami Heat. Hauser on Sunday agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser is set to earn just over $2 million in salary next season ...
Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Red Sox (53-44) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-41) on Sunday Night Baseball in the finale of a 3-game set at Dodger Stadium at 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0 The Red Sox have dropped the first 2 games of the series 4-1 Friday and 7-6 in 11 innings Saturday. Boston was up 4-3 before blowing the save in the bottom of the 9th. The Red Sox scored 2 in...
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