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Civil engineer says ‘someone may have messed up’ on design, installation after Boston window falls
BOSTON (WHDH) - A day after shards of glass from a shattered window outside TD Garden fell to the pavement below, people working and walking on Causeway Street kept their eyes toward the sky. “I know I was looking up when I came to work today like, “Okay, where’s the...
Former Celtics Star Admits Retirement is a 'Year or Two' Away
The NBA free agent pool has tried up as the offseason reaches the middle of July. While most of the big fish have already been caught, there are still several notable names available on the open market, including former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas. After playing the 2022-23 season on...
Jaylen Brown Seeks Trade Amid Frustration with Boston Celtics?
Jaylen Brown was instrumental in leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA championship. He averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in the 2024 NBA Finals, which earned him the Finals MVP award. His standout performances included scoring 30 points in Game 3 and 21 points in Game 5, sealing the series victory.
Woman cited for unauthorized vehicle use, driving with suspended license in Vernon
VERNON — Vermont State Police cited a local woman for allegedly operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and driving with a criminally suspended license. Jennifer Peduzzi, 54, of Vernon, was issued a citation on July 16, 2024, following an incident that occurred earlier in the month. According...
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds
A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said. Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney …
US Coast Guard steps in after Wellfleet harbormaster crew walks off job
The town of Wellfleet is figuring out its next move after the interim harbormaster and a staff member walked off the job Friday afternoon, leaving officials to scramble to provide marina services this weekend. Selectboard Chairman John Wolf said on Tuesday that the marina functioned without missing a beat on...
Oxford Senior Center director joins Massachusetts Heroines for service to elderly
Latest in a series of stories on Worcester County residents recently honored by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The special programs and presentations Laura Wilson schedules for residents and visitors at the Oxford Senior Center reflect the type of information and activities that she would want her parents, both deceased, to access.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Yankee Candle to lay off 100 workers in Massachusetts
DEERFIELD - Yankee Candle, the scented candle company based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is set to lay off about 100 employees at a distribution facility.A WARN notice filed with the state says the layoffs will take effect on Sept. 9.A spokesperson for parent company Newell Brands said distribution operations at the 27 Yankee Candle Way facility are being relocated."The distribution facility will remain open, but as part of our consolidation efforts, we are reducing the number of employees working there," the spokesperson said. The employees who are being let go will get "transition benefits," the company said.Fragrance business decliningBack in January...
Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
Senate Bond Bill Delivers $5-million for Boys & Girls Club
On July 11, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a $2.89 billion comprehensive economic development bill, including bond authorizations for up to $10 million for projects directly benefiting communities within the First Middlesex Senate District. The economic bond bill will allow Massachusetts to continue to be a national leader in life...
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
Middlesex County R-C Flying Field Hides In 'Plane' Sight
BILLERICA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A miniature airport hides in plain sight in Billerica, Mass. The Middlesex County R-C Flying Field is located at Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, featuring two long strips of mowed grass, workstations and a wooden gazebo. Instead of hopping in an airplane, the Middlesex County R-C Fliers (MCRCF) grab remote controls to fly combustion-powered, radio-controlled planes.
PhD candidate Jacob Stillman receives Kirschstein award for multiple sclerosis research
PhD candidate Jacob Stillman has been awarded a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to further his research on remyelination, the process by which new myelin sheaths are generated around axons in the central nervous system, targeting diseases such as multiple sclerosis that disrupt how the brain and body communicate. The funding is from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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