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Fall River, MA is Trying to Save Money on its $9 million Annual Trash Bill
It costs big bucks for a community to manage its municipal waste, and Mayor Paul Coogan’s administration and the City Council are looking for ways to cut its $8 million to $9 million annual bill while still collecting and disposing of trash and recycling. Changes have already begun, through efforts of the solid waste team Coogan assembled about 1½ years ago.
Library Resources of the Month – Bellingham History
There are a number of online resources that can be accessed through the library’s website pertaining to the history of Bellingham. These include the Bellingham High School Yearbooks, Town of Bellingham Annual Reports, Vital Records of Bellingham, History of the Town of Bellingham 1719-1919, two books about Deborah Sampson, and Massachusetts Memories Road Show Photographs.
“Warrior Family” to Collect Books for Boston NICUs at Farmers Market
Adrianna and Joe Costanzo are happy to say that their “miracle baby” Anthony is now a healthy, happy 4-year-old. The family will be collecting new and used books (in good condition) for Boston-area NICU’s at the August 2nd Franklin Farmers Market. Four-year-old Anthony Francis Costanzo, of Franklin,...
Boston Bruins Target Ex-Red Wings Forward for Short-Term Deal
The Boston Bruins face a significant depth challenge on the wing following the departure of key players like DeBrusk and van Riemsdyk, prompting a search for experienced additions, amid constraints due to pending contracts, like Swayman's. One potential target for the team is former Red Wings forward Dominik Kubalik, who struggled with the Ottawa Senators but showcased strong performance in previous seasons.
Wilmington company Action Ambulance receives workforce development funding grant
BOSTON — Recently, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $15.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 22 initiatives in various locations across Massachusetts. The grants represent partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators in an effort to train, upskill, and provide job placement for 2,182 unemployed and underemployed workers for in-demand occupations in health care, human services, life sciences, culinary arts, and more.
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Old Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. The event promises a weekend of historical immersion, featuring nearly 600 costumed re-enactors from across the region portraying both soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War era.
Brockton man convicted in connection with ‘wide-ranging’ cocaine conspiracy
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The United States Attorney’s Office said that a Brockton man was convicted in connection with a cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. 40-year-old Robert Monteiro was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent...
4 men in alleged Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut retail theft ring arrested after robbery of 80-year-old
Four men were arrested for an Organized Retail Theft following an investigation by Hingham and Weymouth Police on Friday in a Hingham shopping center parking lot. According to Hingham Police, on July 19th, Hingham Detectives were contacted by Weymouth Police Detectives who had observed suspicious activity by the four men inside an SUV at a shopping center in Weymouth and followed the SUV into the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Detectives continued to observe the suspicious activity of the men as they walked in and out of the Apple Store.
Mill City improves to 5-0: Eagles blow out Randolph, play in Lowell on Saturday
The Mill City Eagles football team continued its terrific start to the season with a 40-16 victory over the Randolph Oilers. The win improved the Eagles to 5-0 on the season in the East Coast Football League. Mill City will be back in action on Saturday on its home field,...
'That is what he was here to do for Team USA': Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik shines in Olympic debut
Worcester Tech graduate Stephen Nedoroscik shined in his first taste of the Summer Olympics on Saturday morning, as the pommel horse specialist showed why he was selected to the U.S. men's gymnastics team with a strong showing on his signature event in the first day of competition at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nedoroscik put up a score of 15.200 to send him to the individual final on that apparatus as the United States...
Massachusetts man sentenced after drugs, guns, ammo, seized while on pre-trial release
BOSTON – A convicted felon has been sentenced in connection with firearm and drug offenses that occurred in 2019 and his subsequent possession of firearms and narcotics while on pre-trial release for the previously charged offenses. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 31-year-old Christian Soares, a/k/a “Eazy,” of...
Aces, defenders and consistent hitters: Cape Cod High School Softball All-Stars Team
The Cape Cod and Islands high school softball season concluded with five teams that made the MIAA state tournament. None recorded a playoff win, but there was much success to be celebrated. Falmouth and Monomoy shared the C&I Atlantic Division championship. ...
DA honors Auburn officers, dispatchers and K9 for search and rescue of missing child
AUBURN — The search for a missing 12-year-old boy on a cold January night had a positive outcome. On Thursday, those who helped craft the successful story were honored in a ceremony at the police station. “These officers and dispatchers worked together to swiftly put an end to this family’s worst nightmare,” said...
CCBL Late Season Awards: The Cape Cod Times' Allen Gunn weighs in on award leaders
With the Cape Cod Baseball League regular season nearing its climax ahead of the playoffs, I (Allen Gunn) made my selections for Most Valuable Player, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Most Outstanding Relief Pitcher and Newcomer of the Year for the East and West Divisions if the season was to end today. There have been several outstanding individual performances with many players having left their mark on the most prestigious collegiate summer baseball league in the country, which made...
New Bedford Day in Fort Myers, Florida Faces Big Changes
For 20 years, New Bedford snowbirds who winter in sunny Florida and those who've moved there permanently have gathered in Fort Myers to celebrate their hometown. New Bedford Day was founded in 2004 by former New Bedford Mayor Brian J. Lawler and his wife Johan. The Lawlers, recognizing the benefits of bringing hundreds of former New Bedfordites together to reminisce and renew old acquaintances, designated the second Tuesday in March as New Bedford Day.
A secret wedding, erosion, and more: Some of our most-read Cape Cod stories of the week
The dog days of summer are here on Cape Cod and it has been a busy season on the Cape. The Barnstable County Fair is underway, an Eastham woman hit it big on a scratch ticket, fallout continues from the broken Vineyard Wind blade, and more. Also, don't forget to check out Cape Cod Times sports coverage of the Cape Cod Baseball League, including voting in our polls for best Cape league pitcher, infielder, and outfielder of the week in our polls. Plus, be sure...
From Newton, Massachusetts, to Scranton: John Krasinski and B.J. Novak Together for Decades
There are so many actors from New England who have made it big. From Adam Sandler to Seth Myers, Sarah Silverman, Dan Brown, Stephen King, Mandy Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Rachel Dratch, the list goes on and on. I have to think, however, that The Office deserves a Dundee Award for the most cast members from Massachusetts. Two of them are even from the same city.
Weekend’s ninth annual Cambridge Jazz Festival has honor to Roberta Flack among performances
Weekend’s ninth annual Cambridge Jazz Festival has honor to Roberta Flack among performances. Vocalist and recording artist Gabrielle Goodman will honor her mentor, Roberta Flack, during a headlining performance this weekend at The Cambridge Jazz Foundation’s ninth annual Cambridge Jazz Festival – and said she is still drawing inspiration from Flack’s career to make small changes to her set.
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