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PAWTUCKET FIRE STATION 1 – BARBECUE – AUGUST 25 AT NOON
The City of Pawtucket will host a community barbecue to celebrate the official re-opening of Fire Station 1. Sunday, August 25th from 11 AM – 1 PM. The speaking program is at noon. WHERE:. Fire Station 1 – 394 West Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860.
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
Humid, warm Sunday with isolated showers expected
Sunday kicks off with dry weather and any early morning fog quickly burning off. As the day heats up, expect some clouds to develop with a small chance of isolated showers, especially in the higher terrain. Most of us will stay dry. Highs will be in the lower to mid-80s,...
When is the MBTA closed? 1 major upcoming shutdown to know about
August has been a busy month for maintenance on the MBTA. But one lengthy shutdown of a portion of the transit network looms on the horizon. The T will close all service on the Braintree branch of the Red Line south of JFK/UMass for more than three weeks of track work in September.
MBTA’s service hours leave late-night travelers, workers stranded. Boston officials look for solutions
Anyone who has ever stayed until last call at a Boston bar will know that they had better be prepared to pay big bucks for a ride home. Boston is one of the only major cities in the country without late-night public transportation, which means that anyone who needs to get around after about 1 a.m., whether for work, travel or entertainment, has few options.
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.
Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
For New BU President, Journalism Was Part of the Family
Medical doctor, researcher and provost discusses her grounding in storytelling, communications, and journalism. Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa L. Gilliam, was introduced to the BU community on October 4. Although she doesn’t take office until July 1, 2024, Gilliam already has a strong personal connection to the missions of many of BU’s 17 schools and colleges, especially COM: she studied English literature at Yale and philosophy and politics at Oxford University; she has a masters in public health from University of Illinois Chicago and a degree from Harvard Medical School. Her father, Sam Gilliam, was a renowned abstract painter. And her mother, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, was a pioneering journalist. “We grew up with a very strong humanitarian focus and a focus on the impact that one could have in the world,” Gilliam says of herself and her two sisters.
Trevor Story's return raises questions about Red Sox middle infield alignment
When Trevor Story underwent surgery in April to repair a glenoid fracture in his left shoulder, the procedure was billed as season-ending. In the months since his surgery, Story's timeline has changed. In late July, Story suggested he would try to return to action before the end of the 2024 slate. By Aug. 11, Alex Cora shared that he "truly believes" the shortstop could play late in the season.
Massachusetts Homeopathic Seasonal Allergy Relief: Natural Treatment Announced
Following the announcement, Massachusetts residents can request an alternative allergy treatment that utilizes natural ingredients, eliminating the potential side effects associated with traditional medications. For more information, visit https://www.poeholistichealth.com/. According to Dr. Aleena Banerji, the clinical director of Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, the allergy season in Massachusetts...
COA has a Taste of Walpole
In honor of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Taste of Walpole night. Fifteen Walpole businesses and restaurants showcased a taste of their offerings in which COA members would vote for their favorites. Walpole COA members packed into the South Street Center, eager to...
All-Female Cast Announced For THE CRUCIBLE At Hanover Theatre
The Hanover Theatre Repertory has unveiled the dynamic creative team behind its take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible directed by Livy Scanlon. This fully realized production will play at the BrickBox Theater in the Jean McDonough Arts Center September 19 - October 6, 2024. Building on THT Rep's 2023 experimental...
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
No working smoke alarms found after fatal Taunton fire, officials say
Investigators found no working smoke alarms in the Taunton home where a woman was killed in a fire Thursday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Investigators believe the fire was caused accidentally. After searching the home, they found two out-of-date smoke alarms, neither of which had batteries, the department said.
Wellfleet Food Pantry Searches for New Home
An increase in demand and the growth that comes with that means the Wellfleet Food Pantry needs a larger home. “We have seen a big growth in our number of shoppers ... from 2020 we had 160 families; in 2023 we had 203 families ... 21 percent were over 65 and 17 percent were children....”
Harvard Men’s Swimming and Diving Reveals 2024-25 Schedule
Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season, aiming to maintain its status as Ivy League champions with a challenging, road-focused agenda. The season kicks off on November 15-16 with a double-dual meet against Cornell and Dartmouth in Ithaca, New York, and features only two home meets at Blodgett Pool. The Crimson hopes to build on last year's strong start and will join the Minnesota Invitational in December before resuming its season in January against Arizona. The regular season culminates with the Ancient Eight rivalry meet against Yale and Princeton, leading into the Ivy League Championships at the end of February.
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