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Barstool hosts tease Bill Simmons over Celtics rumor
The news cycle around Amazon founder Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Boston Celtics lasted less than a week, but that didn’t stop The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Fox’s Jason McIntyre from putting their tinfoil hats on and dreaming up an angle anyway. So when leaks from the Bezos camp confirmed he was not interested in Read more... The post ‘Pardon My Take’ teases Jason McIntyre, Bill Simmons over discredited rumor of Jeff Bezos buying Celtics appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Former Boston Bruins Defenseman & Forward Struggling for Work
Last summer, Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney signed several free agents on team-friendly deals that ended up being a big part of the 2023-24 success the Black and Gold had. A lot of those players inked one-year deals and became free agents this summer. Two of them are still looking for work one month ahead of training camps opening across the league.
Thomas O’Toole aims to become Boston’s next working-class hero
In a city rich with fighting spirit, super middleweight Thomas O'Toole is aiming to become Boston's next sports legend and maybe the city's fifth sports team, not unlike Marvin Hagler before him. The undefeated 26-year-old Irishman, O’Toole (10-0, 7 KOs), will step into the ring this Friday night at the...
Brockton businesses adjust hours due to student disruptions
Several businesses in the vicinity of Brockton High School, like Starbucks, are temporarily amending their weekday operations due to disruptions caused by students. Reported incidents of rowdiness and minor property damage during school dismissal hours have led these establishments to cut back services during weekday afternoons. Starbucks plans to halt in-store operations between 1-3pm on school days, but will run its drive-thru service.
Brockton public safety building could go $48 million over budget
BROCKTON — A grudging city council committee agreed in principle to borrow up to $48 million more to finish the public safety building. The new downtown home for Brockton police and fire was originally supposed to cost $98M. That means the total cost, including needed road reconfiguration, could hit $146M. ...
Annual Ken O’Neill golf marathon to benefit The Jimmy Fund kicks off next week
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The 25th anniversary of the Ken O’Neill dawn to dusk golf marathon taking place next week in Chicopee. The charity event is dedicated to raising funds for the Jimmy Fund. It will be held on Monday, August 26 at the Chicopee Country Club. Copyright 2024....
Backpack, school supply giveaway held in several communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A backpack and school supply giveaway was held in several communities on Saturday. Cities and towns that participated in the “Back to School Celebration” included Providence, Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Cumberland and West Warwick. There were also resource tables available with financial assistance, education and health related information. The WPRI […]
UConn Reportedly In Discussions To Leave Big East Conference
The UConn Huskies might say goodbye to the Big East again. According to multiple reports, UConn is in discussions about moving to the Big 12 first in all sports with football scheduled to move in 2031. Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported Friday that UConn and Big 12 administrators met last week in Dallas.
Alabama man to face charge of kidnapping teen girl in Springfield
An Alabama man is in custody in Springfield, charged with kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from a Springfield home in late July. Springfield Police Department spokesperson Ryan Walsh said 31-year-old Paul Areliano was arrested in Front Royal, Virginia, where he was being held on a fugitive from justice warrant pending rendition to Massachusetts. On Tuesday, Springfield detectives flew to Virginia to bring Areliano back to face a single count of kidnapping.
Temporary water discoloration possible after flow reversal
Hopkinton Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that there could be temporary water discoloration in areas of town after a flow reversal at the Ashland plant on Friday. According to the announcement, the reversal stirred up water mains in the area. Residents have been advised that they might notice some discoloration on and off throughout the weekend as the water lines clear.
Man with metal detector finds lost wedding ring on Scituate beach
SCITUATE - A man with a metal detector is being called a hero by a woman who lost her wedding ring on Humarock Beach in Scituate.A lost ring and a desperate search"We were shaking our hands off because his hands were dirty with sand, and I noticed my ring was gone, and my heart just sank," said Courtney DeFusco. DeFusco's husband, Stephen, searched for hours while she was at work as a nurse at Mass General. Even their son, Jackson, looked where they spent time at the beach. "We found pennies... Not the ring," Jackson said.Courtney DeFusco worried that the rolling...
Fitchburg Police Intensify Search for Missing Teen Ana Luiza Diaz, Urging Community for Leads
The Fitchburg community is on high alert as local police engage in a search for Ana Luiza Diaz, a 15-year-old girl reported missing since early August. Ana was last seen in the early hours of August 9, 2024, and concerns are growing due to the time that has elapsed since she was last spotted. According to a Facebook post shared by the Fitchburg Police Department, Ana is described as having a skinny build, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Women’s Swimming and Diving Unveils 2024-25 Schedule
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Women's Swimming and Diving unveiled today its schedule for 2024-25, with the Crimson set to compete at Blodgett Pool three times – twice in November and once in January. Harvard opens the campaign on the road, traveling to nearby Providence, Rhode Island, for an...
WSOC hits the road for first time at UNH
DURHAM, N.H. - The UConn women's soccer team (0-1-1) hits the road for the first time in 2024 with a trip to the University of New Hampshire (2-0-1) on Sunday, August 25 at 2 p.m. Admission is free at Wildcat Stadium and for those that can't make it, the game...
Historic Springfield movie palace presents development challenge as it heads for auction
SPRINGFIELD – Somehow, a few long-deflated party balloons are caught in a chandelier hanging in the water-stained and long-dark Paramount Theater. They are reminders of a party that’s been over for a while. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Habitat for Humanity and Cape builders association plan "Blitz Build" in Dennis in September
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod will team up to construct over five days a new affordable home. From Sept. 23-27, a team of professionals is expected to complete a Blitz Build for a three-bedroom Cape home on Jack Delaney Lane in...
Orleans Block Party Celebrates Community
The Orleans Police Department's annual block party has become an August ritual - and a key part of an ongoing community building effort. “We really develop strategies on how we can connect with our community members because as a police organization we will never be successful if we don't have the trust and support of our community....”
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