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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...
DPH: First West Nile Virus of season found in mosquito samples on the South Shore
Health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors. State health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors after West Nile virus was detected on Tuesday in recently collected mosquito samples. It is the first detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes this...
Takeda to cut more employees; another local biotech braces for layoffs
More job cuts are coming at Takeda Pharmaceuticals Inc. just a few weeks after the pharmaceutical giant announced it planned to lay off 641 Massachusetts employees. The state's largest biotech employer, Takeda wrote in a state filing shared with the Business Journal on Friday that it expects to cut 189 more positions in Cambridge, as well as 31 positions in Lexington.
Bedford Recreation Department 2024 Summer Concert Series Line-up
Join the Bedford Recreation Department for four evenings of music, activities, and community. The Summer Concert Series runs Thursday evenings from July 11 - August 1. Concerts are free and all are welcome.
Presentation to be held on draft update to Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
NORTHBOROUGH – Efforts are underway to update Northborough’s 2018 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will help guide local efforts to reduce damage from future natural disasters. The town is inviting residents, businesses, property owners and other interested parties to a public presentation on the draft update to the...
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