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Celtics legend Dave Cowens showing off his shooting touch at 67
It had been decades since Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man and Florida State legend Dave Cowens picked up a basketball as a player. But the then-67-year-old Celtics icon put on a shooting clinic in 2016 at his alma mater in Tallahassee, Florida. The two-time Boston champion sank shot after shot without breaking a sweat in this clip embedded below, only missing the first underhanded free throw he attempted, and making up for it with another made shot backward over his head. No word on whether the former NBA Most Valuable Player of 1973 is planning a comeback with that...
Quincy man pleads guilty to part in international money laundering operation
A Quincy man pleaded guilty to being involved in a “sophisticated” international money laundering and drug trafficking organization in federal court on Tuesday, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office. Licheng Huang, 41, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the U.S. Attorney’s office said in...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Connecticut man dies after being pulled from water at Nantucket triathlon
Nantucket, MA (WTNH) — A man from Connecticut has died after being pulled from the water during the Nantucket Triathlon on Saturday, according to the Nantucket Fire Department. Officials say firefighters and lifeguards were alerted to a triathlon participant who was unresponsive around 7:01 a.m. After pulling the man out of the water, lifesaving measures […]
20-year-old flown to Boston trauma center after crashing ATV in Walpole woods
A 20-year-old was bleeding profusely after his all-terrain vehicle crashed Friday night in Walpole, Massachusetts, but he was able to receive a transfusion in the field before he was flown by medical helicopter to a Boston trauma center, thanks to the Canton Fire Department's whole blood program. The Walpole Fire...
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.
Hilarious Reason Celtics’ Brad Stevens Was Trending On Social Media
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was trending on X on Sunday, but it wasn’t simply because the mastermind reportedly inked Sam Hauser to a four-year contract extension. Fans flocked to social media to nominate Stevens as President Joe Biden’s replacement after the announcement that he had...
Celtics fall to 76ers, 103-98, in final Summer League game
LAS VEGAS — The Celtics closed ten days in Las Vegas with a 103-98 loss to the 76ers, and finished Summer League with a 2-3 record. Drew Peterson, who sat out the last two games, was back in the starting lineup, alongside Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson, and Killian Tillie. Jaelen House, Tyler Cook, and Tristan Enaruna contributed off the bench.
Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities
This month is the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and three organizations in Fairhaven are planning a celebration to recognize that landmark law. It's an occasion to celebrate people with disabilities, promote their visibility and applaud their achievements. M.O. L.I.F.E. Inc, the Fairhaven Commission...
See all homes sold in Suffolk County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Suffolk County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 245 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,523-square-foot home on Tobin Road in West Roxbury that sold for $789,000.
Free Jacks advance to MLR Conference Finals with 33-29 win over Old Glory DC
QUINCY, MA -- The New England Free Jacks, back home in Quincy after a three-week break, showed their resilience in the first round of MLR (Major League Rugby) playoffs. Having faced off against Old Glory DC two other times this season, with both teams winning by a single point, the Free Jacks broke that trend by winning 33-29. The win sets the Free Jacks up to host the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday at home.
Next stop, state championship: Bridgewater Little League wins Section 2 title
BRAINTREE -- Every baseball parent’s dream is to see their child hit a home run, let alone catch one. In what was straight out of a storybook, Logan Brady clobbered a three-run home run over the left field fence in the fourth inning for Bridgewater American, falling right into the hands of his dad, Paul.
Castle Island Turns Purple For 7th Annual Miles For Migraine Walk/Run
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Katie MacDonald beamed as she looked around Castle Island Saturday and saw so many people decked out in purple, the official color of migraine awareness. "'Cause sometimes the planes are going overhead, like, I want them to see the purple from the air," MacDonald told...
A playground parlay: Captain Jack Sparrow sets sail for Swifts Beach
The ship-shaped playground of Swifts Beach inspires the seafaring spirit in children of all ages — and on Sunday, July 21, that spirit was led by the visiting Captain Jack Sparrow. The good captain posed for pictures, led children around on a hunt for bounty and defended the ship...
Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade
Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade. Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks was at a doctor’s appointment in downtown Boston one October Friday when his boss called. Mattocks was supposed to be off, but his supervisor at the drain company said he needed him to finish a job in the city.
Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL
The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.
Mass. General back to full operations after Microsoft outage
BOSTON (WHDH) - Mass. General Hospital is returning to its normal operations after it was forced to cancel non-emergency procedures due to a Microsoft outage that impacted institutions across the country. A spokesman for the Boston hospital says it is now fully operations and open to patients. Officials are going...
Authorities release name of 68-year-old man who died after going missing at Long Pond
BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Lakeville Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 68-year-old man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. Saturday, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Massachusetts Environmental Police were on scene conducting routine patrols and were notified that a man had been reported missing...
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