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Milford Man Airflown to Worcester Hospital Following Early Morning Stabbing; Police Investigation Underway
A violent early morning incident in Milford has left one man with severe injuries following a stabbing yesterday. According to WHDH, at around 4 a.m., Milford police were dispatched to Purchase Street after receiving numerous distress calls. The emergency personnel located the man on the ground, notably bleeding from an apparent laceration.
Mayor Patrick Keefe and City of Revere Welcome Artists, Residents and Visitors to the 20th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival
REVERE, MA – Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere are proud to welcome the 20th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival to the shores of Revere Beach from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. This free event, hosted by the Revere Beach Partnership, will feature sand sculpture art from internationally acclaimed artists, as well as live music, food trucks and vendors, a beer garden, and local vendors. The highly anticipated fireworks extravaganza will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 9:00pm.
Worcester committee gets an earful: Some residents urge city not to use herbicides
WORCESTER — Several residents expressed concern Monday night to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee that the city is using what they believe are harmful chemicals to remove invasive plants in local lakes and ponds. Elsie Uffelmann didn't hesitate to speak out. Last week, she submitted a letter to city...
Sunderland contractor facing $30K fine after alleged asbestos violation
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Warner Bros. LLC, a Sunderland-based contractor is facing a nearly $30,000 fine after the state Department of Environmental Protection alleged the company potentially released asbestos fibers into the environment. The violation was discovered during an inspection of the construction on the UMass Clark Hill Steam Project on Clark Hill Road.
Cambridge Savings Bank Announces Leadership Changes: Kevin McGuire Named Chief Operating Officer, Christopher Johnson as Chief Information Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and nearly $7 billion in assets, today announced that Kevin McGuire, previously the Chief Information Officer (CIO), has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. McGuire succeeds Michael Gilles, who is retiring after a distinguished career with the bank. In his new role, McGuire will assume responsibility for driving the bank’s operational efficiency and aligning its activities with the bank’s strategic goals. McGuire’s areas of oversight will include strategic planning, capital management, balance sheet strategies, risk and investment management, and more. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716824589/en/ Kevin McGuire, Chief Operating Officer at Cambridge Savings Bank (Photo: Business Wire)
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Worcester African Festival on August 3rd: Food, Music, Fashion
The Worcester African Festival will be on the Worcester Common from 12-5 on Saturday August 3rd. Listen for all the details about food from across the continent. A special fashion show with models representing different African nations. Live music with Crocodile River Music. DJ’s, merchandise vendors and more. Jermoh and John from MOAD, fill us in. The festival is put on by MOAD, the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants.
Worcester Health Update: Maddie Castile on Gun Violence, Heat Safety
Discover the captivating world behind the scenes of local shows on Radio Worcester. At Radio Worcester, we go beyond just talking about what's happening in Central Massachusetts. We take pride in bringing you a uniquely local perspective on national politics, global affairs, and the rest of Massachusetts. Our talented hosts...
Investigation finds some personal information compromised in Hinsdale School District hack
HINSDALE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Hinsdale School District has wrapped up the investigation of a cyber security incident that occurred last December. The district was the subject of a network security incident that impacted operations at the schools on December 7th, 2023. At the time, all school laptops were collected from students and staff, and all were advised to refrain from logging into any of their school related accounts on their personal devices.
Locals Are Flocking To Revere Beach To Escape The Record Breaking Heat
REVERE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — As an exceptionally hot weather week is underway, Revere Beach is becoming a popular spot for bay staters looking to cool off. As temperatures reach close to triple digits during this heatwave, some beachgoers don’t mind the increase in crowds at the local beaches while others feel differently.
Southcoast Health welcomes new providers for New Bedford, Fall River, Fairhaven, Wareham, Swansea
FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, MIDDLETOWN, NEW BEDFORD, SWANSEA and WAREHAM — Southcoast Health is pleased to announce the not-for-profit community health system welcomed five new providers in June. These providers are joining various specialties including, Family Medicine, the Hospitalist Program, Internal Medicine, and Medical Weight Loss. Brian Bonenfant, PA |...
Alex Cora digs at former Red Sox players in recent comments involving Jarren Duran
Jarren Duran is hours from his first All-Star game appearance at Globe Life Field. The Boston Red Sox outfielder has been among the teams' best players all season — literally, all season. Duran has started every game for the Sox in 2024, all but one out of the leadoff...
Beloved Northborough police dispatcher, 36, dies after seven-year battle with cancer
NORTHBOROUGH — Every morning, Northborough police dispatcher Amanda Stone would start her day by calling local seniors to check on them. But behind what was described as a "cheery voice," Stone, 36, was often working while having a chemotherapy pump attached to her body. Friday, she died after fighting cancer for seven years. "We...
Damaging winds and nickel-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit 4 Massachusetts counties Monday
On Monday at 3:17 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4 p.m. for Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are anticipated. "At 3:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Mass. weather: Intense heat, humidity to continue Tuesday, chance of evening storms
After temperatures across the state approached and in some areas exceeded 90 degrees on Monday, forecasters at the National Weather Service are cautioning that it will be even hotter on Tuesday as Massachusetts continues to deal with a stretch of intense warm weather. The heat and humidity will continue “to...
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