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The Better Together program recognizes those team members at MetroWest Medical Center
MetroWest Medical Center recognizes team members from various departments at Framingham Union Hospital (FUH) during our Better Together Program. The Better Together program recognizes those team members who exemplify our core values to benefit our patients, co-workers, the organization and our community. Congratulations to all our FUH June honorees. Shout...
Sunny Wednesday, but cloudy approach for the 4th of July
It's another nice day for New England, with dry skies into Boston. This afternoon, high temperatures are in the upper 70s near the coast and will touch the upper 80s across the interior. Humidity will begin to increase Wednesday night and through much of Thursday, signaling a cloudier sky with the potential for rainfall.
What to know about Boston's 4th of July fireworks celebration
BOSTON - There's no better place to commemorate the 4th of July than in Boston, Massachusetts. The city's fireworks display, accompanied by a performance from the Boston Pops, is one of the most iconic Independence Day celebrations in the country.Below you'll find everything you need to know about the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. If you're looking to find a fireworks display in your town, click here. When are the Boston fireworks?The Boston Pops concert will begin at 8 p.m. on July 4 and the fireworks show is scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. "As always, the program will close with the...
Looking for something to do after the Fourth? Boston Mills Artfest runs one more weekend
If you missed the Boston Mills Artfest last weekend, no worries: the show returns to the Boston Mills Ski Resort again this weekend. And if you did go, you might still want to make another trip, as this weekend features a different slate of artists and live performances. The festival, which features the work of hundreds of artists from across the country, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Week 14 of BU Grad Workers’ Strike
“No COLA [cost of living adjustment], no contract” was chanted by striking members of the BU Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU) on July 1, as the strike entered its 14th week. The 40 or so picketers, joined by representatives from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509 (BUGWU is part of SEIU), were marching in front of BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences. Photo by Mike Spencer.
July 4th holiday limits your options, but let us help you set your concert schedule
With the Fourth of July falling on Thursday, and the long weekend that follows being one of the prime vacation kickoffs, there is a much smaller list of musical options. But the Levitate Music and Arts Festival will be taking place at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, Friday-through-Sunday, and there are some other choices too. The Spire Center in Plymouth takes a break until July 26, and Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, and The RegattaBar in Harvard Square are both taking the next couple months off.
Method Man’s TICAL Official Cannabis Brand Launches in Massachusetts
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Method Man’s TICAL Official Cannabis Brand Launches. The Wu-Tang Clan member’s storied brand is now available via. TICAL Official, a North American cannabis brand led by Method Man, has announced its availability in Boston, Massachusetts for recreational use,...
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
Jake DeBrusk fires a shot at the Boston Bruins after signing in Vancouver
A longtime Boston Bruins forward now, being in the lineup regularly for six years, there has been trade chatter around Jake DeBrusk for years, which ultimately led to him leaving in free agency. This was the statement released by the Vancouver Canucks following the max-term (in free agency) $5.5 million...
Meet the new Bruin who’s carrying on a family legacy
Mark Kastelic’s grandfather, Pat Stapleton, was one of the last Bruins to wear No. 4 before Bobby Orr. Kastelic knows he won’t get to wear his grandfather’s number, but he is excited to follow in Stapleton’s footsteps and carry the lessons he taught.
Former Celtics guard announces retirement after long pro career
After a long and successful basketball career, former Celtics guard Kemba Walker is calling it quits. Walker, 34, shared his retirement announcement on social media Tuesday, confirming the end of his playing career. Walker most recently played for AS Monaco in the top league in France. Before then, he played...
Jarren Duran becomes first AL player ever to accomplish this feat
Jarren Duran's All-Star campaign continued Tuesday as he notched his third consecutive game with a home run. In doing so, the Boston Red Sox outfielder made history. Duran's eighth-inning blast vs. the Miami Marlins marked his 10th homer and 100th hit of the season. According to J.P. Long (@SoxNotes on Twitter/X), he is the first American League player ever to have 10 homers, 100 hits, 10 triples, and 20 stolen bases before the All-Star break.
Bruins depth piece signs with Flyers
Anthony Richard’s quest to find a regular role in the NHL has led him to Philadelphia. Richard, who spend the 2023-24 season between the Providence and Boston Bruins signed with the Flyers on Tuesday. “OFFICIAL: We have signed center Anthony Richard to a two-year, two-way contract with an average...
Mass. weather: Rain expected throughout Fourth of July weekend
You might want to bring an umbrella to your Fourth of July barbecue. Although “no washouts” are expected, some scattered showers could impact your Fourth of July plans, the National Weather Service warned. The weather service shared a chart showing the probability of precipitation. Most of Thursday afternoon...
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
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