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Springsteen Was the First Rocker to Play Boston’s Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park has seen its share of action in the 100-plus years it has been active. For my money, the 2004 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees that led to Boston's first World Series title in 86 years was about as exciting as it gets.
Daily Double of Favorite National Food Days!
— News via Quincy Quarry News – News, Opinion and Commentary. Today is a National Day daily double for two favorite food treats: peach pie and waffles!. When it is harvest season few things brighten a dinner menu or as just a simple treat, it is tough to top a freshly baked peach pie.
Everyone is a first-generation student at this new Massachusetts college
To Messina College student Ryan Pina, going to college isn’t something he wants to do just for himself. It’s something he wants to achieve for his entire family — something to make them proud. “My mom is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, so she came here...
TRIVIA NIGHT at La Cantina Winery Thursday, Sept 5, 2024 - hosted by FHS Girls Soccer Boosters
"Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT at La Cantina Winery — hosted by FHS Girls Soccer Boosters!. SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy your tickets in person before — with the FHS Girls Soccer Boosters. Bring $45 cash/check to the general FHS Girls Soccer Boosters meeting—and we will get you on...
Save the date: “Small art, big party,” hosted by Art Wellesley on Sept. 27th
TIME: 6pm-8pm LOCATION: Lulu Wang Center at Wellesley College. Guests will have the opportunity to peruse donated 6″ x 6″ artworks and sign up for a one-in-six chance to buy the piece(s) of their choice for $100 each. A roll of a dice will ultimately determine who wins the right to buy.
EEE threat forces Plymouth to close parks from dusk until dawn
PLYMOUTH - All parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed from dusk until dawn after state health officials elevated the town's EEE risk status to high. Signs have been posted reminding neighbors that the risk for mosquito-borne illness will continue until the first frost.People in Plymouth are taking precautions against the high risk of Eastern equine encephalitis. EEE is a rare, but serious and potentially fatal disease spread to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito. Patients who survive EEE can be permanently disabled."At the end of the day we want to protect those people that live in...
Reports of shots fired at Wareham Police Officer, suspect in custody
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information. An unknown person reportedly fired multiple shots at a Wareham police officer at TownePlace Suites by Marriot - Rosebrook Place on the evening of Friday, Aug. 23. It is not yet known what caused this incident or who...
Alternative Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Identifies More People Who Would Benefit
Alternative lung cancer screening criteria identifies people who would benefit significantly from screening, but are excluded by current criteria, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. “We found these high-benefit groups include those who smoked for a long duration, but at a lower intensity, those with heavy smoking...
Women’s Soccer Travels To Vermont For Road Opener On Sunday
BOSTON – For its first road contest of the 2024 campaign, the Boston University women's soccer program treks to Vermont on Sunday (Aug. 25). Opening kick from Virtue Field is set for 1 p.m. BU (0-2-1) will play the first of its four non-conference road matches. Vermont (1-0-1) is...
Annual walk-a-thon fetches funds for future Mattapoisett dog park
MATTAPOISETT — Dogs and their humans ambled through Mattapoisett for a fundraiser Saturday Aug. 24, as part of an effort to create a recreational space for dogs in Mattapoisett that’s spanned years. The dog walk-a-thon, held annually, raised money for a future dog park in Mattapoisett. The endeavor...
Security increased at Boston festivals after shooting in Roxbury
BOSTON - Summer in Boston has as many festivals as accents. It's a celebration of heritage and food. At times, the draw of the crowd can overshadow these joyous moments leaving an opportunity for mischief and violence. It's a reality that has played out in recent weeks. "Unfortunately, there are bad elements that show up at these things and take advantage of situations. I wish they wouldn't," said Jack Connolly, a festivalgoer at Saint Anthony's Feast in the North End. "This is well lit. I'm seeing a lot of police presence. We are very supportive of our law enforcement community."Increased...
Tuesday, August 27: Fun and Games
NEEDHAM, Mass. — As temperatures drop, you may be hunting for indoor activities. Pac-Man and pinball enthusiasts, rejoice! In Norwood, a retro video game enthusiast has built his dream business,Hometown Arcade. A local couple serves up board games alongside the comfort fare at The Castle in Beverly. Backyard cornhole has given way to competitive leagues all over New England, and one local business is churning out custom boards. Finally, if you’re up for an outdoor activity, Ted Reinstein takes the “Mobsters and Lobsters” tour, highlighting Boston’s seamier past.
Boston shop specializes in unique, trendy baseball caps
BOSTON — In Boston’s South End, the co-owners ofCrown Legends are turning the hottest trends into exclusive designs. Childhood friends Manny Gonzalez and Al Objio opened their boutique hat shop in 2022, after realizing Boston was missing out. The owners saw that pent-up demand the day they opened their shop.
Boston teen arrested for possessing large capacity firearm during traffic stop
BOSTON — A 17-year-old male was arrested early Friday morning on firearm charges after Boston police officers stopped a vehicle with excessive window tint and an invalid inspection sticker. At approximately 1:02 a.m., officers from District B-2 in Roxbury followed the vehicle as it pulled over at the corner...
History in the booth: Sea Dogs female broadcast team gets major league call-up
BOSTON, Mass. (WMTW) - Monday night at Fenway Park will be a dream come true for Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay as they step into the broadcast booth to call major league pitches. Both broadcasters are experiencing a mix of excitement and nerves as they prepare for the big moment.
Thursday, August 29: The Gatekeepers
NEEDHAM, Mass. — They are “the gatekeepers,” and tonight we get a little insight into their roles. We meet a veteran Boston hotel bellman who has welcomed guests for decades, while collecting bits of hotel history on the side. We step aboard a patrol boat with the guardian of a local harbor; meet a New Hampshire native who trains canine guard dogs for super-high-end clients; and get a peek inside the newly-restored The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Finally, we curl up with a beautiful book at the Boston Athenaeum.
Friday, August 30: Pedal Power
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Ted Reinstein visits South County, R.I., where bikes are a big deal. Ted hits the local bike path, stops by a bike-themed restaurant, and visits an indoor “ramp room.” Erika Tarantal takes a look at Boston’s big bike lane expansion, and a new plan to reduce traffic congestion with “e-bikes” for food delivery. We meet women learning to ride a bicycle for the first time, and a program that helps kids “earn” a new bike. Finally, Shayna Seymour fulfills many a New England kid’s dream - pedaling the beloved swan boats in the Boston Public Garden.
Here is where the City of Fall River currently stands concerning the Bank Street Armory
While it may seem to most Fall River residents that no movement has taken place recently concerning the Bank Street Armory, that is not totally accurate. Here is a timeline that got us to where we are today. Mayor Paul Coogan had previously approved the sale of the Bank Street...
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