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DRAGONFLY WALK SAT AUG 3
Join the Wareham Land Trust and County Entomologist Blake Dinius at the Douglas S Westgate Conservation Area to go on a guided walk to learn about dragonflies! This program is FREE for WLT members, $5 for non-members (payment via cash or check at the event) and registration is required. To register, go to https://warehamlandtrust.org/events-calendar/.
Autism is just 'a part of me,' but an obstacle to finding a cancer diagnosis
This is Disability Pride Month, marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 21-year-old Jonathan Gardner is a person who has autism. He lives in East Bridgewater, and he's a cancer survivor. In 2021, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but he said getting a...
Crash At Bedford Tolls Leads To DUI Arrest
BEDFORD, N.H. – One person was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash at the Bedford tolls. At 5:07 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, State Troopers from the Troop B barracks responded to a crash on the F.E. Everett Turnpike at the southbound tolls in Bedford. Troopers arrived and found a Ford Ranger pickup truck with severe disabling damage in a tollbooth lane.
Soule Homestead looking for volunteers
MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Farm to Table Dinner, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Center is looking for volunteers to help out for a few hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. To sign up, scan the QR code in the image provided, choose Aug.17 and complete the registration.
On (soon) with the show: Millbury's Elm Draught House cinema hits pause for renovations
MILLBURY ― The Elm Draught House Cinema has closed its doors. But rest assured, the beloved small-town movie house is not the latest casualty of COVID, streaming or the recent Hollywood strikes. The cinema, also referred to by locals as “The Elm,” is temporarily fading to black so it can become roomier, shinier...
Preserving heritage and family through St. Mary of Carmen Women’s Society
Since she was little, high schooler Giuliana Forte has attended Nonantum’s annual Festa Italiana, often sitting beside her father in the car he drove to carry the bell rung in the festival’s processions; she eventually assumed the responsibility of pulling the bell’s rope. Yet the personal importance of Festa lies in “spending the day down the Lake with my family and just enjoying everything the day has to offer,” Forte said.
Wednesday, July 31: More Hidden History
PLYMPTON, Mass. — In Central Mass., we meet a family of Model-T Ford aficionados, and in Boston’s North End we catch up with the stars of a YouTube series exploring neighborhood history. Those stories and more, plus, Ted Reinstein reflects on the decision by Major League Baseball to merge historic records, ensuring the history of Negro League players will be “hidden” no more.
Interim Brockton Superintendent Priya Tahiliani suing former district over racism, sexism
Brockton Public Schools’ new Interim Superintendent Priya Tahiliani is suing leaders of her former school district Everett Public Schools over allegations of racism and sexism while she served as superintendent. The Brockton School Committee voted to hire Tahiliani for the role of interim superintendent of BPS on July 9, replacing Acting Superintendent James Cobbs for the upcoming school year. The appointment comes as Tahiliani and her former Deputy Superintendent Kim Tsai are currently in a lawsuit against...
Empire Ford of New Bedford’s “Veteran of the Month”: George Church, WWII Veteran, Benefactor
During the month of July, the 58th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George E. Church of Rochester, a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps who served during WWII. The month of July is the 10th anniversary of his passing.
NOW HIRING: 10 New Job Openings In Wilmington (July 31, 2024)
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are some of the newest job openings in Wilmington:. Full-Time Electrical Apprentice at Electrical Design and Control Inc. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.
Postal Service honors first responders
Thursday, July 18, the US Postal Service hosted a dedication ceremony honoring the first responders of the Plympton Fire and Police departments. First introduced in 2018, the Honoring First Responders Forever stamp recognized the vital role of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical service professionals, and other emergency personnel in safeguarding our communities. This stamp stands as a lasting testament to their bravery, commitment, and sacrifice.
Social Workers In Cambridge Responding To Non-Crime Related 911 Calls
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A team of social workers and clinicians are now responding to mental health emergencies and calls to 911. WBZ NewsRadio went to learn more about the new program. In its first four days of operations, members of the city’s care team responded to six calls through 911.
Assistant principal who quietly resigned from Hull High hired in similar position in Mansfield
Julie Burke, now known as Julie Burke Israel, was mentioned among other hires by Mansfield Superintendent Teresa Murphy in a district newsletter on June 20. When questioned about Burke’s absence from Hull High in May, former Superintendent Judith Kuehn asked that the public “respect her privacy” and would give no further details about the administrator’s prolonged absence. Burke Israel did not attend Hull High’s graduation, and her resignation was not discussed at the school committee’s June 24 meeting. The Times’ request to committee Chair David Twombly about why the district did not announce Burke Israel’s departure has gone unanswered.
'This course will make every golfer ... a better golfer': Shining Rock's new par-3 layout can be good for the game
If you want to work on your short game, you might want to check out the new short course at Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge. The Acorn, a nine-hole, par-3 course, opened July 19 to complement Shining Rock’s 18-hole golf course. which opened in 2010. ...
WATCH: Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk makes leaping catch on Drake Maye deep throw
The New England Patriots’ top-two rookies connected on one of the best plays of Day 3 training camp practice on Friday. It was initially a shaky day for the offense, and then out of nowhere, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye dropped back and uncorked a beautiful deep ball downfield, which was secured into the leaping arms of rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. New England is hoping the play was a sign of things to come for an offense that has consistently struggled to stretch the field. Polk is steadily looking like a steal in the second round. Plays like this one prove he...
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
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