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Boston Red Sox Legend Manny Ramirez Refuses to Retire
Can you believe that Manny is still being Manny at 52 years old?. You haven't seen him pop out of a left-field wall in a while, but it's not that he wouldn't like to. In April, Ramirez told sports podcaster Rob Bradford, "I told you I'm not trying to retire."
Yankee Candle to move some operations to Pennsylvania
After filing a notice with the state to layoff 100 Massachusetts-based employees, Yankee Candle Company, Inc. confirmed it is relocating some operations from a Massachusetts distribution center to one in Newville, Pennsylvania, a spokesman from the company told MassLive Tuesday. The clarification comes after the company — the nation’s largest...
Erving select board exploring cost-effective demolition for Paper Mill
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Selectboard discussed four potential plans for the partial demolition and restoration of the International Paper Mill property last week. The four options focus on keeping costs close to or under the $600,000 Site Readiness Grant from MassDevelopment and the Selectboard will continue their discussion at the next meeting with the Finance and Capital Planning Committees on July 22.
Middlesex County R-C Flying Field Hides In 'Plane' Sight
BILLERICA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A miniature airport hides in plain sight in Billerica, Mass. The Middlesex County R-C Flying Field is located at Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, featuring two long strips of mowed grass, workstations and a wooden gazebo. Instead of hopping in an airplane, the Middlesex County R-C Fliers (MCRCF) grab remote controls to fly combustion-powered, radio-controlled planes.
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Here's what to consider if you want to open a community fridge in Gardner
In an attempt to help fight food insecurity private residents and organizations across the world have opened 24/7 community fridges but despite a perceived need, there is not one in the greater Gardner area. Two months ago, Kimberly Blake attempted to open a community pantry, which is similar to a...
Worcester African Festival on August 3rd: Food, Music, Fashion
The Worcester African Festival will be on the Worcester Common from 12-5 on Saturday August 3rd. Listen for all the details about food from across the continent. A special fashion show with models representing different African nations. Live music with Crocodile River Music. DJ’s, merchandise vendors and more. Jermoh and John from MOAD, fill us in. The festival is put on by MOAD, the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants.
Wormtown Music Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup: Max Creek, Dopapod, Mihali & More
Wormtown Music Festival announced its 2024 lineup including Max Creek, Dopapod, Mihali and more. The three-day event returns to Camp KeeWanee in Greenfield, Massachusetts September 13 – 15. Also among the Wormtown 2024 performers are Dirtwire, Ghost-Note, Prince/Bowie, The Nth Power, Yes Darling, Bella’s Bartok, Consider the Source, Escaper,...
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy nearly dies and thanks Coast Guard for saving his life after being lost at sea
DAVE Portnoy has been rescued by the Coast Guard after his boat drifted out to sea off Nantucket Island. The Barstool Sports founder set off a distress flare during the scary incident on Monday. Portnoy revealed in a viral video he planned to take his mom out for a boat ride in “heavy winds.” But […]
Yankee Candle to lay off 100 workers in Massachusetts
DEERFIELD - Yankee Candle, the scented candle company based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is set to lay off about 100 employees at a distribution facility.A WARN notice filed with the state says the layoffs will take effect on Sept. 9.A spokesperson for parent company Newell Brands said distribution operations at the 27 Yankee Candle Way facility are being relocated."The distribution facility will remain open, but as part of our consolidation efforts, we are reducing the number of employees working there," the spokesperson said. The employees who are being let go will get "transition benefits," the company said.Fragrance business decliningBack in January...
Red Sox draft son of team legend
The Boston Red Sox have drafted a prospect with a familiar last name. The Red Sox on Tuesday drafted D’Angelo Ortiz, son of franchise icon David Ortiz, in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The younger Ortiz is a 20-year-old third baseman out of Miami Dade College. He batted .328 with 38 RBIs... The post Red Sox draft son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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