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Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
Single-family house sells for $791,400 in Brimfield
The spacious property located at 44 Third Street in Brimfield was sold on June 21, 2024. The $791,400 purchase price works out to $347 per square foot. The house, built in 2007, has an interior space of 2,279 square feet. The layout of this two-story house includes two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 10,999-square-foot lot.
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.
Police surround wooded area in Lincoln amid ongoing protest
Police surrounded a wooded area in Middlesex County after several protesters tied themselves to trees and construction equipment. Officers were lined along a forest on Route 2 in Lincoln. A group called “Protect the Lincoln Forest” shared photos with Boston 25 News inside the treeline Wednesday afternoon. They say that in the last two days, four protesters have been arrested by police. Two were allegedly taken into custody on Tuesday for refusing to leave the trees and two were arrested Wednesday for chaining themselves to construction vehicles.
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...
Eastern Bank and Cambridge Trust join forces
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. On July 15, Eastern Bankshares, Inc., the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced its merger with Cambridge Bancorp, the parent company of Cambridge Trust. Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank and the largest bank-owned independent investment...
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.
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...
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.
Two face charges after suspect strikes Boston officer with car, police say
Two men are facing charges in connection with an incident in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Tuesday night during which a suspect hit a police officer with a car, according to the police department. Marlborough resident Markeith Walton, 21, has been charged with three new gun-related counts and one count of...
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