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Kayakers spot body floating in Charles River
Authorities recovered a male body from the Charles River in Boston on Sunday morning. Two kayakers spotted the body floating in the water under the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge on the Boston side. State Police divers recovered the person near the Mass Ave. bridge at around 8:05 a.m. The body of...
Texting, driving with no lights on, earns Massachusetts man an arrest, 10 charges
“Early Tuesday morning, just after midnight, Trooper Kevin Trainor, who is assigned to the State Police Danvers Barracks, was patrolling Route 1 in Saugus when he observed a Toyota Rav 4 travelling ahead of him with no taillights illuminated. Trooper Trainor pulled alongside of the Rav 4 and observed the driver actively using his cell phone.
Patriots notes, quotes, and anecdotes: 5 Patriots to watch in preseason finale vs. Commanders
Good morning, happy Sunday, and welcome back into another edition of ‘Patriots notes, quotes, & anecdotes’. We’re back with another column hitting on all of the happenings surrounding the New England Patriots. This week, we’re putting an added spin on the column, taking a look at some...
Passing of the torch: Abington football head coach begins first season succeeding a legend
ABINGTON -- When Abington High football head coach Ed Reilly stepped onto the field for the team’s first practices this season, things felt a bit strange. For the first time in 25 years, he wasn’t standing next to Jim Kelliher on the sideline. After 50 years at the helm of the program, the legendary...
School Committee receives MSBA project update
WILMINGTON — The School Committee met on Monday night at 5 p.m. over Zoom to receive a presentation on the MSBA project from designer Dore + Whittier. Rani Philips of Dore + Whittier reminded the community that the project is currently in the feasibility study phase. In order to create potential options, they held a series of educational visioning meetings where they developed priorities for a new space and created a summary of proposed spaces to meet building and educational needs.
‘A Big Win’: Harvard Expands Kosher Options in Undergraduate Dining Halls
Harvard Hillel will now serve hot lunches and dinners after the University expanded its kosher food options ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. By Sami E. Turner. Harvard University Dining Services will expand its kosher food options after a decades-long effort to introduce hot kosher lunches in undergraduate dining halls covered by the College’s undergraduate meal plan.
Kenny Chesney kicks off Gillette triple hard with pranks by Megan Moroney
The tour wraps this weekend after three shows in Foxborough, MA. After shattering his record at MetLife by over a thousand people, Kenny Chesney came into Gillette Stadium blazing. Returning to the birthplace of No Shoes Nation for an unprecedented three nights, the beginning of the end of Chesney’s full-tilt Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour was a night of high spirits, beloved songs, and surprises that ran from deeply heartfelt to downright tricky; but from the moment the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar took the stage with “Living in Fast Forward,” it was on.
Wilmington Public Schools Offer Meals At No Cost For All Students
Below is a press release from Wilmington Public Schools’ Food Services Department:. WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, all WPS schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household income. We ask that families complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for school funding and community resources. The results from each Meal Benefit Application is used to ensure sustainability for this program.
Shawsheen Tech Announces Limited Openings For Grade 10 Transfer Students
BILLERICA, MA — Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is now accepting applications for a limited number of transfer students entering the 10th grade. As a premier vocational high school, Shawsheen offers students an exceptional educational experience with options to study more than 20 industry-relevant vocational programs. Currently, there are...
WHS Class Of 1969 Announces 55th Reunion On September 7
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School Class of 1969 is holding its 55th Reunion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue). The cost is $25 per person, which includes pizza, antipasto salad, sandwiches, dessert, and a cash...
WCTV NEWS: “Under The Lights” Is Back For Season 3, Watch First Two Episodes
Below is an announcement from Wilmington Community Television:. Under the Lights Season 3 Episode 1: Summer Session. Season Three of Under the Lights is upon us! In episode one, we watch the remarkable senior class of 2024 graduate, but not before Christian Febbo overcomes 1 in 1 million odds to land a spot on a Division I college roster. We get to know Wilmington High Cheerleaders Bella Iascone, Lily King, Mary Almas and Erin Murray, who talk about their favorite memories from the last season, the upcoming season, and of course, the toughest question of all: their thoughts on Bella’s brother and 2024 football captain Nick’s haircut. We also follow rising sophomore quarterback Mark Holleran’s offseason workouts, hear junior Colin Allard’s thoughts on Holleran’s progress, and join the Wildcats as they begin their summer 7 on 7 play.
This may be the last chance to pick up Craftwork artifacts before Amy Lou Stein leaves for Europe
This may be the last chance to pick up Craftwork artifacts before Amy Lou Stein leaves for Europe. Amy Lou Stein, the owner and operator of the eclectic space called Craftwork in Somerville, is leaving after 17 years for a move to Europe. Sales of jewelry and her unique stone art objects go on through her online shop since an announcement Aug. 12 and closing of the store at 259 Highland Ave.
Blues Festival raises money to support Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Dozens of Granite Staters came out to Londonderry on Saturday to show their support for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association New Hampshire Chapter 5-1. From 12-4 p.m. at the town commons, eventgoers enjoyed local food, live music and shopped from vendors from across the state. Organizers...
Plainville, North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, Mansfield and Franklin respond to 5 vehicle crash that injured 7 including 4 children
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 Saturday night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Plainville Fire received notification about a crash on Route 1 near Route 495. Upon arrival, paramedics came upon a five-vehicle crash with...
“I want to see us go for the jugular” | Five-star Revs begin playoff push with away win
MONTRÉAL – One always wants to be careful when dubbing a result to be “a statement win.” The energy of such a moment can be easy to get caught up in, and the expectations that are set can consequently become a bit too high. But even...
Eagles Welcome Providence to Newton on Monday
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College is set to host Providence on Monday evening for a 5:30 p.m. kickoff at the Newton Soccer Complex. The match will be streamed live on ACCNX. SEASON OPENER. • Boston College opened the 2024 season on Thursday evening against Iona, playing to a...
Eagles Downed LIU 6-0
NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College women's soccer defeated Long Island University 6-0 in an impressive style. The Eagle scored six times. The last time BC beat a team 6-0 was in 2015 against Pacific. The scoring opened up on an LIU own goal in the game's second minute. In...
Select Board, Finance Committee and residents weigh-in on Wildwood building project
WILMINGTON — The Select Board invited Wildwood building project designer Dore + Whittier to present and receive feedback from other town committees and residents at their meeting on Monday, Aug. 19. Chair Greg Bendel clarified that there was no vote being made that night by this board, but it was their intention to allow the public to comment relative to the preferred building option.
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