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Boston Police Seek Public's Assistance to Identify Suspect in Charlestown Armed Robbery
Boston Police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, July 17, in Charlestown. The individual, described as a white male with tattoos on his right forearm, was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, gray running pants with dark stripes, and black sneakers. The incident unfolded around 8:47 PM near 285 Main Street.
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
The Criminal Travels of Michael Brier: Fraudulent Tax Preparer to Suboxone Clinic Cheat
In July of 2016, Fox Point neighbors and business owners contacted GoLocal, raising concerns about who was opening a new Suboxone therapy clinic on Wickenden Street. The man behind the Suboxone business, Michael Brier, was a former Rhode Island tax preparer who had previously been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison in 2013. He was prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Sand for Revere Beach’s annual sculpting festival isn’t from Revere Beach
The sand used to make giant sand sculptures on Revere Beach is specially brought in from another New England state. Celebrating its 20th year, more than a dozen sand sculptures have taken over Revere Beach for the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, which will last until Sunday. If you...
Massachusetts Senate approved bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair...
Perfect weekend ahead: New England to enjoy warm and dry weather, with low humidity
Our lawns and plants are starting to get crunchy if you haven't been watering. I know it seems as if we have had a ton of rain, but in reality, Boston hasn't seen enough. As this is the hottest stretch of summer, peak evaporation occurs typically. And so now that we have a slight rain deficit for this month (.73 inches below normal), we just need to keep up with watering the gardens and plants.
Window Issue Will Fail Mass. Inspection
Yearly inspections of your vehicle are a big deal in Massachusetts. Vehicles older than fifteen years do not have to pass an emissions test, but all vehicles that are on the road must pass a safety examination. Massachusetts Yearly Inspection Costs $35.00. Don't try delaying your inspection, either. Massachusetts has...
Red Sox play the Dodgers after Duran's 4-hit game
Boston Red Sox (53-42, third in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-41, first in the NL West) PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (4-6, 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Dodgers: Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.26 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Dodgers -139, Red Sox +118;...
City adds affordable housing to Allston rehearsal space project
Could affordable housing be the key to building a city-owned arts complex in Allston?. The city of Boston seems to think so. At a public meeting conducted over Zoom on Tuesday, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) and the Boston Housing Authority announced their intention to fold affordable housing into an existing plan to build a music rehearsal complex at 290 North Beacon Street. A public process is now underway to create a request for development proposals.
Jit Kee Chin of Suffolk Named AutoDesk Construction Champion of 2024
BOSTON, MA – Jit Kee Chin, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Suffolk, has been honored as an AutoDesk Construction Champion of 2024. Chin continues to play an integral role leading Suffolk’s investment, adoption and integration of cutting-edge technology and data solutions that add value for clients, increase jobsite efficiencies and continue to impact the construction industry. The Construction Champion recognition is annually awarded to 25 professionals who have become thought leaders and pioneers in the industry.
Lt. Amanda Henrickson on finding her dream career in Newton
“I really do feel like every day I have some type of impact or connection with someone in the community, or even just a colleague here,” Lt. Amanda Henrickson said as she sat down in an empty conference room on the second floor of Newton Police Headquarters. Last year,...
Boston officer struck by car, suspect shot in confrontation near Forest Hills, authorities say
The incident occurred at the Forest Hills MBTA station Thursday night. An incident involving a stolen vehicle at the Forest Hills MBTA station left a Boston police officer injured and a suspect shot on Thursday night, authorities said. The suspect is in critical condition and the officer is in stable...
5th juror alleges Karen Read was found ‘not guilty’ of murder in new court filing
In a memorandum filed Thursday in Norfolk County Superior Court, Karen Read’s lawyers claim a fifth juror reached out to them saying that Read was found “not guilty” on 2 of the 3 charges levied against her, including murder.
Tensions rise at ENC's migrant shelter in Quincy as homeless families are asked to leave
QUINCY ‒ As the migrant crisis stretches the state’s network of emergency shelters to capacity, the temporary shelter and family welcome center at Eastern Nazarene College has been depositing homeless families, some against their will, at the Wollaston MBTA station, according to city officials and police. Quincy Police...
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
THEATRE BY THE SEA WAKEFIELD, RI
WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 91 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Tony® Award-winning masterpiece The Sound of Music, which will be presented from July 24 – August 17, 2024. “The Sound of...
Summer Concerts @ the Iron Works: June 24th – Mamadou
Join us for a free concert at the Saugus Iron Works each Wednesday evening this summer. Shows start at 6:00 pm. at 244 Central Street in Saugus. On Wednesday, July 17th, Mamadou, a world-class ensemble showcasing the original musical works of Senegalese luminary Mamadou Diop. Having shared the stage and collaborated with countless African greats including Baaba Maal, Mamadou Jimi Mbaye and Mbaye Dieye Faye in the Madison Band (formerly of Youssou Ndour), Thione Seck, Nicolas Menheim and Papa Seck in the band Africando, the Grand Soda Mama, and many others, Mamadou introduced his signature rhythm guitar sound around the world.
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