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Take your dog to this Boston Starbucks for free gift cards, pet portraits
You can get a portrait of your dearest dog and free coffee at a Massachusetts Starbucks this weekend. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s pet lifestyle brand Kismet is celebrating National Dog Day a few days early. While the fun holiday is on Monday, Aug. 26, the celebratory event at a Boston Starbucks is this weekend.
New rumor paints an uglier situation between the Patriots and Matthew Judon
If you thought the drama surrounding the Patriots and Matthew Judon regarding their lack of interest in offering a contract extension and ultimately trading him was over, you were unfortunately wrong. Despite the trade being nearly two weeks old, more details are being revealed by Patriots reporters and insiders regarding...
Plans for new entrance for high, middle school campus unveiled
As part of the project to replace or rehabilitate the town’s high school, a new way to enter and leave the campus is being reviewed. One of the plans discussed at the School Building Committee meeting on Aug. 14 was to close down one of the three softball fields at the middle and high school campus and use the space for the new entrance. The field to be closed down is not currently in use.
Dorchester man arrested in fatal stabbing
A Dorchester man is under arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in the Boston neighborhood on Friday night. Boston police officers responded to a reported stabbing at around 10 p.m. near Peabody Square. The man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Descendants of Whaling Masters celebrates 50 years on Sept. 12. How to join in on the fun.
NEW BEDFORD — The city is preparing for a special weekend as Descendants of Whaling Masters, a non-profit organization, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an event called “A Whale of a Weekend” starting Sept. 12. This four-day celebration will bring together descendants of whaling masters and the general public for a series of activities focused on the city's rich whaling heritage. ...
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
Downtown New Bedford building going from hamburgers to housing. What to know.
NEW BEDFORD — A downtown building that last housed a craft burger restaurant is being converted into apartments. The close to $8 million rehabilitation project to develop 19 apartments at 89 N. Water St. is scheduled to begin construction this fall and be completed next fall. The four-story brick building at the corner of...
Weber going to Bat for Those Disappointed and Frustrated with Forest Hills Cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery has drawn criticism from residents over the last several years due to the discontinuation of beloved events, changed policies, removal of trees, lack of communication, and more, but for those yearning for an explanation, there might be one on the horizon. Ben Weber, District 6 City Councilor, who had residents reach out to his office about these issues, told the Jamaica Plain Gazette he had contacted cemetery leadership. Specifically, Weber, who called Forest Hills Cemetery one of Boston’s jewels, noted that the cemetery’s leadership has offered to take him and his office on a tour.
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
Celtics have one of top 10 contracts in the NBA according to latest rankings
It’s impossible to win an NBA Championship without stars. The Boston Celtics have that. But it’s equally as unattainable to bring home a banner without top-notch depth. Some teams have done it, but the Celtics didn’t use that formula. They stacked their roster with quality players from top to bottom.
Appleton West graduate Danny Jansen will make MLB history Monday when Red Sox face Blue Jays
Appleton West graduate Danny Jansen is in line to make Major League Baseball history Monday. Jansen, who was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Boston Red Sox on July 27, will become the first player in MLB history to play for both teams in the same game when the Red Sox...
36 hours in Provincetown, Massachusetts
A beachfront in Provincetown, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024. Despite a creeping sense of Hamptons-style gentrification, the town on the tip of Cape Cod, one of America’s oldest art colonies, remains a self-styled bohemian idyll. (Jesse Burke/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- Located at the tip of Cape Cod,...
Dublin Rose bids farewell with final party
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Dublin Rose held a final farewell party Friday night. The Irish pub in Seekonk celebrated a successful 11 years of business. Co-owners said the decision to close was not up to them. A Whole Foods Market will replace the pub. Seekonk town officials said the...
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