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Half a Dozen Homes Were Sold This Week in Watertown
Five single family homes and a three-family home were sold this week in town. 106 Russell Ave., 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,200 sq. ft. Single Family, Sold: $1,285,000. 42 Brookline St., 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,010 sq. ft. Single Family, Sold: $1,197,500. 121 Lexington St., 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,038...
Wilmington’s Camden Connor: Local guitarist to play Tough Luck Fest on Sept. 7
WILMINGTON — Local guitarist Camden Connor will be featured at the Boston Alternative Music Festival, Tough Luck Fest, on Sept. 7, 2024 at the Brighton Music Hall in Boston. Connor is a graduate of the Wilmington High School Class of 2017, and continued his education at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, earning a Bachelors of Arts in Music Composition/New Media, although his passion for music was discovered at a much younger age.
Dad loses wedding ring while helping wife give birth on side of highway
BREWSTER, Mass. (WCVB) - A Massachusetts couple say a situation involving their baby being born in a car and a lost wedding ring could have gone wrong in so many ways but ended in the most beautiful way. Summer traffic on Cape Cod can require some patience, but when Rebecca...
‘Wicked Tuna’ Canceled After 13 Seasons at Nat Geo — Fans React
Wicked Tuna is wicked over. Nat Geo has canceled the docuseries, which for 13 seasons documented the commercial tuna fishing industry in Gloucester, Massachusetts. “After thirteen seasons on the high seas and more than 200 incredible episodes, the long-running series Wicked Tuna has concluded its run on National Geographic,” the cable channel said in a statement on Friday, August 16, per Variety, which first reported the cancellation news.
Trotta is movin’ on up: Tewksbury assistant coach to take head job in Concord
One particular member of Tewksbury High’s 2024 varsity baseball squad is still reaping the benefits of its high-flying season on the diamond last spring. After pitching coach Matt Trotta was at the nucleus of the Redmen’s first winning season since 2008 and first state tournament triumph since 2012, he’s had an opportunity present itself that he couldn’t turn down.
Malden man convicted for role in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol, records show
A Malden man was convicted on four charges connected with his actions during the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, federal court records show. Mark Sahady was the vice president of the group Super Happy Fun America, which organized buses to bring people to the U.S. Capitol to protest the certification of electoral votes in President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
Falling Embers Pause Part of Oak Bluffs Fireworks
A portion of the Oak Bluffs fireworks was cut short Friday after strong winds coming off the water resulted in burning embers falling into the nearby crowd. The annual fireworks display is viewed by hundreds of people at Ocean Park. Fireworks are shot from a barge about 1,000 yards offshore and an area on the beach next to the Steamship Authority terminal.
Massachusetts legislature ends session with key issues unresolved
BOSTON — As the Massachusetts Legislature wrapped up its formal session, several significant issues remained unresolved. There remained questions about whether some of those issues might be addressed in informal sessions or postponed until next year. Among the stalled items were proposals for expanding clean energy facilities, hospital stabilization,...
'We called him Bambi,' says Scot Pollard of fellow Boston Celtics alum Paul Pierce's time at Kansas
Many years before they linked up again on the Boston Celtics in pursuit of Banner 17, ex-Boston big man Scot Pollard and Hall of Fame wing Paul Pierce were teammates on the roster of the Kansas Jayhawks. And while we think of The Truth today as a stone-cold killer with...
Red Sox starting prospects allow just 1 run, 6 hits in 17 innings Friday
Red Sox minor league starters combined to allow just one run in 17 innings Friday. Righty Quinn Priester, who Boston acquired from the Pirates for Nick Yorke at the trade deadline, threw 5 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits and no walks while striking out one in Triple-A Worcester’s 3-0 win over Lehigh Valley.
Norfolk County Register Of Deeds Visits Brookline Town Hall
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell and his outreach team held office hours at Brookline Town Hall as part of his ongoing efforts to bring the Registry of Deeds directly to the residents of Norfolk County. The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property...
2024 Cape Cod League Prospect Breakdown: Brewster Pitchers
Florida State/Brewster LHP Jacob Marlowe (Photo courtesy of Brewster Whitecaps) Summer Baseball Joe Healy - August 17, 2024 Brewster was 12-14 on the evening of July 17 after a 7-0 win over Harwich, putting it in solid contention for making the postseason out of the East Division, but a late-season slide that saw the Whitecaps go winless in 12 of their final 13 games sent them spiraling down the standings toward a last-place finish and a 13-25-2 record. There’s no way around the fact that pitching was the biggest issue for Brewster when it was all said and done, as...
Massachusetts governor pledges to sign sweeping maternal health bill
BOSTON (AP) — A sweeping maternal health bill has cleared both legislative chambers and is awaiting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s signature. The bill would create a pathway for midwives and lactation consultants to obtain licenses, encourage the creation of more freestanding birth centers, and establish a grant program to address maternal mental health and substance […]
Celtics Audition Future Stars to Replace Horford, White, Holiday
The Boston Celtics are initiating tryouts for potential replacements for aging stars Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White, as their roster transitions. With Horford nearing the end of his career, and Holiday and White not far behind, finding emerging talent is urgent. Recently acquired players like Xavier Tillman and Anton Watson signal this shift. Payton Pritchard is already on the roster but lacks defensive prowess, while Jaden Springer shows promise as a capable defender. The focus will be on scouting free agents and draftees who can replicate the skills of the all-stars while integrating into the team’s long-term strategy.
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