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Check out Wednesday's local summer sports schedule
Ronnie's at Auburn, 6 p.m. (Krock) Shrewsbury at Lunenburg, 6 p.m. (Marshall) Oxford at Blackstone Valley, 7 p.m. (Renaud, Woonsocket) Vermont at Bravehearts, 6:30 p.m. (Fitton) American Legion. Zone 4 playoffs. First round. Shrewsbury at North County, 5:30 p.m. (Winchendon School) Framingham at Hudson, 7 p.m. (High School) Little League.
The extreme heat is costing our economy
From the strain our air conditioners put on our wallets and our power grid, to the ripple effects across transportation networks, this extreme heat isn’t just dangerous to our health, it’s costing our economy. Hot temperatures over long periods of time can strain the electric grid, cause transportation...
Former Boston Red Sox World Champion Closing in on History in Independent League
Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. isn't currently playing in the majors, but he is still playing, and he's closing in on some history with the Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League.
Rich Paul has no problem with Brown's comments on Bronny
BOSTON -- Jaylen Brown caused a bit of a stir earlier this week when he was spotted voicing some doubt about Bronny James' chances in the NBA. But Rich Paul -- the agent for LeBron and Bronny James and the CEO of Klutch Sports -- has taken no issue with Brown voicing his opinion.Brown was enjoying Monday night's Celtics-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas with WNBA players Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese, when he was caught on camera talking about the younger James, whom the Lakers drafted 55th overall last month."Honestly, I don't think Bronny is a pro," Brown...
Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money
Mayor Michelle Wu faced skepticism on Beacon Hill during a hearing this week. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took to the State House Tuesday to pitch her plan for giving the city the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate. The contentious measure was met with many questions and some skepticism from lawmakers on the joint committee on revenue during a nearly three-hour hearing.
Former 1090 WILD-AM director Elroy Smith to host reunion for some of Boston’s best radio personalities
“Candy Girl,” an upbeat ditty by boy band New Edition, was a hit in the ’80s and ’90s. Reminiscent of the Jackson 5 with their boyish charm and sweet vocals, New Edition’s members were young boys from Boston, brought together by Roxbury native Bobby Brown. Right...
Watch Larry Bird throw down most shockingly vicious dunk of career
Welcome to the quietest portion of the American sports calendar, the only three days of the year when none of our leagues feature an official game. Times like these call for a palate cleanser before baseball resumes on Thursday, so allow me to present to you the most unexpectedly violent dunk of Larry Bird's career.
Bruins take care of another restricted free agent
The Bruins are down to just one order of business when it comes to their restricted free agent class. Already having defensemen Michael Callahan and Alec Regula inked to deals late last week, Tuesday came with the signing of forward Marc McLaughlin to a one-year, two-way deal worth $775,000 at the NHL level, and has now left goaltender Jeremy Swayman as the B’s last remaining restricted free agent.
Hall of Famer Doesn’t Hold Back About Celtics Title: ‘I’m Not Happy for Them’
Even though the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry that heated up in the 1980s has fizzled out, Michael Cooper still holds a grudge. The former Lakers guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer won five championships in LA during the ’80s, when the Celtics dominated the East and the Lakers ruled the West.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reacts to big moves made by Sixers, Knicks
The 2024 offseason has been dominated by the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks as both teams have loaded up to try and take down the Boston Celtics in the East. The Celtics are the defending champs and everybody in the league has their eyes on Boston. The Sixers went out and brought in Paul George in free agency to form a strong trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also brought in proven veterans such as Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, and Caleb Martin to help push the Sixers over the top in the East. The Knicks, who eliminated the...
FitzGerald seeks constituent input through district ‘walks’
City Councillor John FitzGerald began a series of neighborhood walks throughout District 3 with a visit to Bowdoin Street on Tuesday, July 16. Although the extreme heat turned the visit into an indoor, round able chat, FitzGerald spent around 90 minutes speaking with residents and civic leaders who turned out to the St. Peter’s Teen Center.
Police officer hit by car while responding to call for person with gun outside Boston church
Two suspects were arrested and three firearms were seized after police say an officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle while responding to a call for a person with a gun in the parking lot of a church in Boston.
Landlords in Greater Boston may have to start paying their own broker fees
BOSTON - Rent in Boston is already sky high, but sometimes renters are asked to pay the first and last month's rent, security deposit, and broker fee. The total is all too often as much as four months' rent upfront. Newly proposed Massachusetts legislation aims to put the broker fee on the landlord's dime. "When I first heard about [the broker fee], I thought it was a scam," said Madison Survin, a renter who moved to Boston from Dallas. She wasn't used to these upfront costs. "I personally don't have any savings, and I'm grateful that my parents do."Broker fees...
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