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3 former Bruins players we're glad are gone, 2 we wish never left
It was another offseason of change for the Boston Bruins, as it always is. Gone are some players who were a key part of the organization over the six-plus years, while GM Don Sweeney filled a pair of his team needs in free agency with center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov.
Firefighter and Resident Hospitalized After Danvers House Fire, Historic Home Damaged
A fire that erupted at a residential home on Locust Street in Danvers, Massachusetts, has resulted in hospitalization for both a firefighter and a resident. According to a report by NBC Boston, the blaze commenced around 1 a.m. and quickly escalated, prompting an emergency response from the local fire department. The firefighter, who labored amidst punishing heat, was hospitalized for observation, while the resident was treated for smoke inhalation.
1 in 5 Bay Staters wants to move from Massachusetts within the next 5 years
WEST SPRINGFIELD (WWLP)- A recent poll revealed that 1 in 5 Bay Staters envisions themselves leaving Massachusetts for another state within the next five years. A sizable majority of residents surveyed by the MassINC Polling Group said that they were burdened by high housing costs. They surveyed over 1,400 residents, and 21 percent of people […]
2 People Die As Listeria Outbreak Connected To Deli Meat Spreads Across 12 States
A dangerous listeria outbreak is making its way across the United States through deli meat, resulting in at least 28 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. Affected individuals all seem to have eaten contaminated deli meat, though no specific brand or grocer...
Unhappy Patriot Willing to Leave in Brandon Aiyuk Trade
The New England Patriots are entering the 2024 campaign with different expectations with Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf now in charge. Rookies reported to the facility on July 19 with veterans joining them on July 23. They are looking to change the narrative around the team over the past few years since Tom Brady left town.
Great white shark exploding on bass a lesson for Cape Cod anglers
A Massachusetts shark researcher on Saturday shared footage showing a great white shark launching an explosive attack on a striped bass at the end of a fishing line. “Doug Nelson took this footage 5 yrs ago today while fishing with Columbia Sportfishing out of Rock Harbor,” John Chisholm described via X. “We’ve had a few reports of sharks taking bass this year. This video shows just how fast it happens.” Doug Nelson took this footage 5 yrs ago today while fishing with Columbia Sportfishing out of Rock Harbor. We’ve had a few reports of sharks taking bass this year. This video shows...
Massachusetts man accused of obtaining over 200 kilos of filler powders that makes millions of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine
BOSTON – A Cambridge man was arrested last week in connection with an ongoing investigation of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Over the course of the past four years, the defendant is alleged to have been responsible for the manufacturing of over 200 kilograms of counterfeit pills. According...
Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
BABSON PARK, Mass.— With a little more than a month remaining until the regular season gets underway, veteran Babson College head men’s and women’s cross country coach Russ Brennen officially unveiled his program’s 2024 meet schedule on Tuesday. The Beavers will compete in five regular season races prior to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championships the first Saturday in November and the NCAA Eastern Regionals two weeks later. The Green and White open the campaign at the annual Wheaton Invitational in Norton, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 31, and will take part in the annual UMass Dartmouth…
Last Week for Season 62 Weston Drama Workshop Shows
You only have five days left to catch Weston Drama Workshop’s Season 62—running through this Saturday, July 27 at the Regis College Fine Arts Center! Make sure to reserve your tickets before they’re gone…. In particular, I would run not walk to catch the production of the...
Save the Date: Weston Police Relief Third Annual 5K – October 12
Now becoming a permanent fixture on the Weston recreational and charity calendar is the Weston Police Relief Association’s 5K Run and Walk, held this year on October 12, 2024. Held on the USATF-sanctioned “Love Lane course”, this race was fun even in last year’s rainy weather, and is beginning to attract non-Westonians and Westonians alike.
SJC overturns murder conviction for getaway driver in 2014 Charlestown shooting
BOSTON — The highest court in Massachusetts overturned a murder conviction on Tuesday in the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Charlestown. The unanimous decision overturned the conviction of the getaway driver in the deadly shooting, Julio Baez. Baez was driving his mother's Acura when authorities said his two...
Boch Center names Casey Soward as new director
The Boch Center announced its replacement for former CEO and president Joe Spaulding: Casey Soward, who has been involved in Boston area theater management for more than 20 years and is currently the executive director at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly. Soward, 44, will continue at the Cabot through mid-October...
Listed: A palatial loft above what was once Locke-Ober
“It was where titans of industry used to meet to make deals.”. When it comes to historic restaurants in Boston, Locke-Ober takes the cake. And if you’re looking to hang your hat where JFK Jr. once slurped lobster stew, a palatial loft at 1-3 Winter Place is on the market for $2.799 million.
State Street to allocate $4.2 million to adjust wages after alleged gender discrimination
State Street Corporation has agreed to allocate $4.2 million for future pay adjustments to resolve allegations of gender discrimination at four of its Boston-area offices, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday. The department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) initially raised concerns about the base pay and bonuses...
New President at Berklee College of Music: Jim Lucchese
In Thursday’s (7/18) Boston Globe, Auzzy Byrdsell writes, “Boston native and former music executive Jim Lucchese was named the fifth president of Berklee College of Music. Lucchese will start his tenure at Berklee after around 20 years working in the music industry. He most recently worked as CEO for the music event startup Sofar Sounds. He also led Spotify for Artists, a program helping artists access and maximize fan engagement. He will replace David Bogen, who served as interim president for about a year…. In 1989, Lucchese spent five weeks in Berklee’s summer program … Over the past 15 years, he’s served on several of Berklee’s advisory committees—the President’s Advisory Council, the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship; and the Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs Advisory Committee…. He graduated from Boston College in 1994 with Bachelor’s degrees in English and music, and completed his graduate studies in law at Georgetown University. Berklee College of Music offers undergraduate and graduate programs devoted to student’s musical development with 15 majors … Previously, Lucchese worked as CEO of The Echo Nest, a musician-founded startup working in innovating artist optimizations to bring awareness to unsigned musicians…. Lucchese’s tenure begins Jan. 1, 2025.”
Studio G Architects Promotes Key Team Members
BOSTON– Studio G Architects announced the promotion of eight members of the team that are critical to the success of the firm. Steve Michener and Gabriela Shelburne have been promoted to Principal. Michener has been with the company since 2007 and has proven to be a key member with the design and technical execution of education and civic projects. Through his support in Studio G’s largest projects, Michener has shown his ability to lead successful projects and offer counsel and direction to teams in design through construction phases. Shelburne has been with Studio G Architects since 2011 and has demonstrated both internal and external leadership. She has been a clear and articulate champion of Studio G’s mission and contributes significantly to all project types. For the past few years, she has led the Housing Studio.
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