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Adam Silver laments major changes Boston Celtics are facing this offseason
Adam Silver is sad to see a portion of the Boston Celtics' ownership group sell a stake in the team considering how well the franchise has done in not just his tenure, but David Stern's before him as well. “I’m frankly saddened by it,” Silver said, (h/t MassLive’s Souichi Terada)....
Phish Avoids Rocking The Boat At Straight-Ahead 2024 Summer Tour Opener In Massachusetts [Photos/Videos]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Phish summer tour. The band kicked off its 26-date seasonal trek on Friday with its first of three shows at Mansfield, MA’s Xfinity Center, delivering a straightforward concert of classic—if a little predictable—cuts along with a couple songs from the band’s latest album, Evolve.
New Hampshire governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls' sports
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity, adding the state to nearly half in the nation that adopted similar measures.The bill passed by the Republican-led Legislature would require schools to designate all teams as either girls, boys or coed, with eligibility determined based on students' birth certificates "or other evidence." Supporters of the legislation said they wanted to protect girls from being injured by larger and stronger transgender athletes.Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness...
Dan O’Brien’s Advice: Embrace the Side Hustle to Thrive in Radio
Recently, the topic of “side hustles” came up on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show when it was made aware to them that one of the Producers of the show, Dan O’Brien, has a beach wagon rental business in addition to working on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show.
53 adults and 1 minor arrested in illegal car show gathering in Worcester
More than 50 people were arrested at an illegal car show in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Friday. Authorities say they received calls complaining about car shows and erratic drivers at one of these events. Police say they responded around 9:07 p.m. to a call of a large group of cars driving...
Sale closed in Grafton: $1.2 million for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 6 White Birch Lane in Grafton was sold on June 21, 2024. The $1,162,000 purchase price works out to $382 per square foot. The house, built in 2003, has an interior space of 3,038 square feet. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home provides a three-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property encompasses a generous 1.5-acre of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.
Orleans' Digital Equity Plan, Explained
This week Orleans released a draft of its digital equity plan. The plan includes with a vast array of findings, and 18 different recommendations. 19 July 2024 — ORLEANS, MA — This might be the digital age, but not everyone has an equal ride. That's why advocates of "digital equity" say active planning can make a difference in the ability of all people to use and benefit from the digital tools that define our daily life.
'We want to keep going': Jesse Burkett LL Major softball ready to make run at New England Regional
WORCESTER — It's been business as usual for the talent-laden, fearlessly focused Jesse Burkett Little League softball all-stars this summer. And that can mean only one thing — another trip to the regionals in Bristol, Connecticut. Burkett, which sealed the state championship with a 4-0 triumph over Canton earlier this month, plays Champlain...
Groundbreaking Held for 200-unit Senior Affordable Housing Project in Foxborough
Foxborough, MA – The Walnut Street Joint Venture, comprised of Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC), Peabody Properties, and Onyx Group Development, hosted a June 24 groundbreaking ceremony for Walnut Knoll at 51 Walnut Street in Foxborough. The 200-unit affordable rental housing development for seniors is situated on...
Join us for the Negro Election Day Parade
Join us for the Salem United Negro Election Day Parade on Saturday, July 20, at 12 p.m. The parade celebrates Negro Election Day as a state holiday in Massachusetts and commemorates the first Black voting system in the Commonwealth, dating back to the 1700s. The parade is scheduled to last about 90 minutes.
Massachusetts man follows dream he had the night before to $1 million State Lottery payday; here is how he will spend it
A Massachusetts man followed his dream resulting in a big win on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Howard Kendall Jr. of Plymouth is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 instant ticket game.
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, July 19, 2024
Of the 52 bills acted on this week, 39 were in Massachusetts. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we...
Outsidah: Plan now, because before long, Great Neck Island will be a tourist attraction
Ocean levels are rising, and that includes the Atlantic — the one alongside us, here in Ipswich. It has repeatedly sloshed up onto our land. Yes, at Crane or Steep Hill or Pavilion Beach, this sloshing is regarded as nice. Sort of a “water feature,” but not installed by a homeowner planning to sell.
Summer cruise-in delights car enthusiasts
On Tuesday night, classic and exotic cars of all shapes and sizes showed up at Riverhead Beach for the monthly Marblehead Cruise-In. What started a few years ago as just a group of friends showing off their cars has developed into a town-wide event. “This is our third year doing...
Hospitals impacted by technology outage, experts weigh in
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Beyond flight delays and cancellations, the global tech outage impacted other things here in western Mass. The outage affected several hospitals across the state. We know that Mass General Brigham across the state in Boston was forced to cancel all elective surgeries and more locally, Cooley Dickinson also saw the impacts. Even operations here at Western Mass News were affected this morning.
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