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Former Somerset man accused in alleged OUI crash that killed 3 back in court
FALL RIVER — Adam Gauthier, a former Somerset man accused of operating a 2023 Range Rover SUV drunk going the wrong way on Veterans’ Memorial on Christmas night and killing three members of a Seekonk family was back in court on Friday. Killed in the accident were Jacoby Arruda, 15, and his grandparents, Floriano Arruda, 73, and Donna Arruda, 68. ...
Contractor with history of accused larceny sentenced to prison in Fall River court for scamming family out of over $10,000
A 51-year-old man was convicted in Fall River District Court of scamming a Freetown family out of more than $10,000. According to Gregg Miliote of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Jeffrey Trifone was convicted by a Jury of Six of larceny over $250 in a case prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Nicole Cheney and Ameli Demilo.
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Shows Community Spirit at Boston's 54th Annual August Moon Festival
Source: Facebook/ Suffolk County Sheriff's Department - Boston, MA. In a display of community engagement, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department participated in the 54th Annual August Moon Festival this past weekend. The event, hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, celebrated cultural traditions and the ushering in of autumn. It brought together people from various walks of life in Boston's bustling Chinatown.
Mass. residents left cleaning up severe storm damage
The storm cleanup continues Friday morning in Middlesex County, where gusty winds and rain knocked powerlines and brought down trees. The Department of Public Works made rounds across Chelmsford, Massachusetts, to get rid of tree limbs that snapped after Thursday afternoon's storm. "We heard a very loud crack, and about...
Boston College 2024 Opponent Previews: Duquesne
That said, the Eagles have a stellar record against FCS opponents. Holy Cross almost got them last year, but BC has not lost to an FCS or DI-AA team since falling to UMass 27-0 in 1978. Given how much the Dukes lost to graduation and that they got trounced by superior teams (West Virginia, Coastal Carolina, Delaware, Youngstown State), it's hard to view them as a serious threat to Boston College. Nevertheless, they're on the schedule, so let's dive in.
Looking for a landscaper? This flock doesn't do a baaaad job
“We do vegetation management for invasive native species, we do field reclamations, solar arrays, and people call me to rent my goats and my sheep,” McCutcheon said. In New Boston, Saunders Pasture and the Betsy Dodge conservation fields are getting a makeover. But it’s not a crew of landscapers managing this project — it’s a herd of fifty sheep belonging to Kelly McCutcheon. She runs Broken Boat Farms, a livestock landscaping business.
Chelsea man who stabbed wife to death sentenced to at least 25 years in prison
A Chelsea, Massachusetts, man who pleaded guilty to stabbing his estranged wife to death in an apartment in 2021 was sentenced to at least 25 years in prison Friday. Mario Mira, 51, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, admitting to killing Paula Andrea Ortiz, who was 47, in an apartment on Stockton Street on Dec. 11, 2021, prosecutors said.
Migrants seek refuge in East Boston church
A church in East Boston, Massachusetts is taking in dozens of migrants who have nowhere to go, barred by new restrictions on the state emergency shelter system. With shelters at capacity and new measures limiting the length of stay in these places, some families have no place to go. Faith...
This historic Boston church is being transformed into over a dozen new condos
A historic former Catholic church is being converted into brand new condos in Boston's Bay Village neighborhood. Originally built in the late 19th century, the Our Lady of Victories Church on Isabella Street has stood empty for years. Now, it's being converted into 18 condo units, billed La Victoire. "The...
Boston camp introduces girls to careers in law enforcement
BOSTON — A summer camp run by police officers is empowering a group of girls in Boston. The Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement, or MAWLE, is teaching young girls about the job and what it takes to be an officer. “We've learned how to stop the bleed;...
Multicultural celebration at Roxbury's Madison Park to feature opera singers
Boston Lyric Opera and Hibernian Hall are teaming up to host “ Street Stage” a free pop-up multicultural performance on Aug. 17 in Roxbury’s Madison Park. The show is an ode to cultures from around the world, featuring arias from Europe and the Americas by the Boston Lyric Opera followed by a dynamic performance from Afro-Latin percussionist Cornell Coley. The day will end with a dance party — and lemonades provided by Lime Life.
Hingham Bus Routes Now Available!
The 2024-2025 Bus Routes for Hingham Public Schools, St. Paul School, and Derby Academy are now available on the HPS website. For more transportation information, please visit hinghamschools.org/transportation. Did you know you can access bus routes and other important documents on our website and app? Find all essential documents at...
“It Ends with Us” Movie: The Story Behind Lily Bloom’s ‘Best of Boston’ Award
Here is the 2023 Boston magazine cover that only exists in Colleen Hoover's cinematic universe. Keep your weekends full of the coolest things to do around Boston with our weekly Weekender newsletter. The cinematic adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s BookTok smash It Ends with Us just opened in theaters—starring Blake Lively,...
Former Patriots Player Takes Cancer Patients And Families On Boat Ride
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cancer patients and their families had the opportunity to go for a ride on “Codzilla” in Boston Harbor on Friday. Three-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots player Joe Andruzzi hosted the event and greeted families before they boarded the boat. The Andruzzi...
Carney nurse practitioner: ‘This is going to have a severe and significant impact’
“We are a huge safety net for the community, and they're going to be at a loss,” Stephen P. Wood, a nurse practitioner at Carney Hospital, told Boston.com. This story was told by Stephen P. Wood, a nurse practitioner at Carney Hospital, a Steward Health Care hospital in Dorchester set to close by August 31. Wood’s story has been edited from a conversation with Annie Jonas.
Rental market update (August edition). Where are prices falling?
Boston dropped one spot, making it the fourth-priciest rental market in the nation. Thanks, New Jersey. If you’re on the hunt for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston proper, the median rent for listings now is $300 more expensive than it was on New Year’s Day, according to an analysis by ApartmentAdvisor.
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