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Authorities ID man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
A 46-year-old Attleborough man died Saturday after his jet ski overturned in Turkey Hill Pond in Rutland, the Police Department said in a press release. Rutland police and firefighters went to the pond shortly before 4:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a man who had been operating a jet ski had disappeared under the water after appearing to be in distress. ...
A broken heart hasn’t stopped Margery Dearborn, Worcester’s history watchdog
Margery Dearborn has lived for 100 years, and now, thanks to a medical advancement at UMass Memorial Medical Center, she’s able to live even longer. After raising her family in Worcester, helping establish a nonprofit to preserve the city’s architecture and, most recently, promoting a life-saving procedure at UMass, Dearborn has made her mark on Worcester’s history.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
State champions Dennis-Yarmouth 10U Baseball heads to New England Regional Tournament
The undefeated state champions Dennis-Yarmouth 10U All-Star baseball team will represent eastern Mass. against the region’s best at the Cal Ripken New England 10U Regional Tournament in Windham, New Hampshire. The tournament takes place July 20-25, while first pitch for Dennis-Yarmouth is Saturday at Griffin Park in the first of three games pool play games. Dennis-Yarmouth will face New Hampshire (Keene) and Connecticut (New Canaan) and Maine (Noble) across two days. ...
State lawmakers reacting to Biden not seeking re-election
SRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)- State democratic lawmakers say they fully support the president’s decision. State senator Jo Comerford and state representative Lindsay Sabadosa saying from here on out, their party will need to be fully invested in campaigning for whoever becomes the democratic nominee. Both saying uniting the party and moving towards a common goal, will […]
Barnstable County Fair Returns To Cape Cod Fairgrounds On Monday
FALMOUTH – The Barnstable County Fair returns to the Cape Cod Fairgrounds at 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway in East Falmouth next week, running from Monday, July 22, 2024 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. The fair, which draws over 80,000 visitors each year, brings an assortment of amusements and attractions, including fair food, carnival rides by […] The post Barnstable County Fair Returns To Cape Cod Fairgrounds On Monday appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Healey: Biden decision to drop out "ultimate example" of putting country first
BOSTON - President Joe Biden's historic announcement that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris was praised by members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the governor Sunday.Massachusetts Democratic Party reaction Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, who said earlier this month that Biden should "carefully evaluate" whether to stay in the race, said the president's decision "is the ultimate example of putting the country first - something Joe Biden has done over and over again in his unparalleled career. We are all deeply grateful to President Biden for his lifetime of service." "President Biden has...
Manchster-by-the Sea Police: July 2024 Chief’s Corner — Emergency Preparedness
In this month’s Chief’s Corner, Chief Todd Fitzgerald, who is the town’s Emergency Management Director, discusses ways residents can prepare themselves for an emergency. Download the newsletter here, and download the Emergency Management brochure below. Also, watch the Town’s new video about its emergency shelter program.
Here at the winners of 2024 Revere Beach sand sculpting festival
REVERE, Mass. — The winner of the 20th annual Revere BeachInternational Sand Sculpting Festival was revealed on Saturday. The annual event transforms the shores of Revere Beach into an open-air festival, gathering world-class sand sculptors who showcase their incredible talents to hundreds of thousands of visitors. "The centerpiece is...
Select Board takes no action on building reuse com.
WILMINGTON — The Select Board discussed a new plan for the reuse of town buildings at their July 15 meeting, beginning with a memo from Town Manager Eric Slagle to the board. Slagle created this memo to answer questions regarding the reuse of town buildings that would soon become...
Angel Reese Says She’s Learned Her Lesson After She Was Seen Sitting Next To Jaylen Brown While He Bad-Mouthed Bronny James
Angel Reese has admitted having learned her lesson after getting caught up in the Jaylen Brown/Bronny James controversy – well, somewhat – earlier this week. Reese was a third wheel when she joined Brown and former Chicago Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick for an outing at a Summer League game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.
With ‘Cousins,' Black girlhood is on display through lens of Cambridge photographer
It's common for families to hang childhood memories in their living rooms, but for a Cambridge, Massachusetts, set of four cousins, their portraits are featured in magazines and museums. The "Cousins" exhibit is on display this summer at The Athenaeum in Boston's downtown — the black and white collection shows...
Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Red Sox (53-44) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-41) on Sunday Night Baseball in the finale of a 3-game set at Dodger Stadium at 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0 The Red Sox have dropped the first 2 games of the series 4-1 Friday and 7-6 in 11 innings Saturday. Boston was up 4-3 before blowing the save in the bottom of the 9th. The Red Sox scored 2 in...
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