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Former Boston Celtics starter poised to be traded by new team in next seven months
Former Boston Celtics starter Robert Williams III is projected to be traded by Blazer's Edge's Adrian Bernecich sometime in the next seven months due to the presence of Deandre Ayton and first-round pick Donovan Clingan ahead of him on the depth chart. "The Blazers probably look to start Ayton with...
Springfield School Committee expresses support as Dinnall takes the helm
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee officially welcomed incoming Superintendent Sonia Dinnall at the July 11 committee meeting. Dinnall received words of support from all members of the School Committee. School Committee member Christopher Collins pointed out that Dinnall is the first “female” school superintendent in the city’s history and said it had been “a long time coming.” He congratulated Dinnall on “breaking that glass ceiling.”
State imposes receiver on Northbridge rehab hospital
Three long-term care facilities owned by Blupoint Healthcare are under temporary receivership after state officials grew worried about staffing levels and poor quality of care, Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office announced Monday. The facilities include Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation in South Hadley, Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Northbridge,...
Kick the Keg, mystery showtime & Pascoag Christmas: Eight things to know in Burrillville this week
Bravo Brewing Company, The Sticks Pizza and Elayna’s will hold Christmas in July on Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 9 p.m., a holiday inspired celebration with Christmas themed food and drinks. There will be a photo booth set up, Christmas-themed crafts and more, and visitors are invited to wear creative, summery/Christmasy attire and hang out on Pascoag Main Street.
Owners of small, Mass.-based market chain acquire Dino’s Park ‘N Shop
GLOCESTER – As of Tuesday, July 23 Dino’s Park N Shop, located at 1020 Putnam Pike in Chepachet, will be under new ownership: the Patel brothers who own four Donelan’s Supermarkets in Massachusetts. Matthew Dee, operations manager for Donelan’s, went before the Glocester Town Council last week...
Milford High Students Write Song to Support Mental Health
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Some Milford High School students are hoping to use the power of music to help those struggling with mental health issues. The students took part in a project from the National Museum of Mental Health and together wrote a song called “What Makes You Well?” Patch reports the four-minute song was written and recorded at Milford High during the late spring Community Songwriting program and it was done in a collaboration between students, teachers, admin, and the district’s Director of Social Emotional Learning.
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The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation will grant $250,000 to nonprofits serving low-income Springfield women. It will award $5,000-$50,000 grants to amplify the efforts of local nonprofit organizations that advance educational and career opportunities for low-income women. Nonprofit organizations that address obstacles facing low-income women, such as food insecurity and child care access, will also be eligible for grant awards.
Body donors pull bequests to Harvard following morgue scandal
Dozens of people have withdrawn their plans to donate their bodies to Harvard Medical School in the year since news broke that the school’s morgue manager was allegedly pillaging bodies donated to the school. Last June, Cedric Lodge was arrested for trafficking in stolen human remains allegedly sourced from...
Two Dartmouth police officers recognized for actions that saved local man’s life
Two local police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions. According to Dartmouth Police, on Monday morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came...
UConn basketball alumni team earns big win in first TBT game
(WFSB) - In their first game of the TBT, the Stars of Storrs shone bright as they upheld the UConn men’s basketball legacy. The top-seeded team, made up of former Huskies, faced off against the eighth-seeded Herkimer Originals in the Pittsburgh Regional Saturday night. The UConn alums cruised to...
Capstone Communities Announces Refinancing of Station Lofts in Brockton
ROCKTON – Capstone Communities LLC announced the refinancing of its property Station Lofts, a 25-unit mixed-income apartment community in Brockton, MA. With this refinancing, Capstone secured $150,000 that will be used to make on-site capital improvements to the exterior and interior of the property. Capstone’s continued investment in Station Lofts underscores its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable housing options in Brockton that enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the community.
Taunton mayor charged with A&B with dangerous weapon (a crowbar). What court records say
TAUNTON — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell allegedly bit her husband, attacked him with a small crowbar and then jumped on the roof of his car to keep him from leaving during an argument Friday evening, he told police prior to her arrest. The details of the incident were part of a Taunton Police report in court documents Monday. The mayor was arraigned Monday in Taunton District Court on charges of assault and battery on a household member...
Behind the Smiles Winners for the Week of July 22, 2024: Kerri from North Smithfield
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Fire reported at Avon recycling center
Firefighters battled a blaze in a waste management building in Avon, Massachusetts, on Monday morning. The fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. in a commercial building on 40 Ledin Drive, according to the Avon Fire Department. That is the listed address for the Avon Spiegel Recycling Center, operated by Waste Management.
Fellowships at Mount Holyoke celebrates 2024 recipients
Mount Holyoke College congratulates our recipients, alternates and finalists of the 2023-24 fellowship application cycles. Fellowships at Mount Holyoke is excited to announce our recipients, alternates and finalists for the 2023-2024 application cycle! Fifty-eight applicants expended enormous effort over several months while working to achieve their goals. In total, they submitted 66 applications to 28 countries. All participants expended tremendous effort in this highly competitive cycle, so we have included the names of the alternates, finalists and semi finalists along with those of the recipients to highlight their tremendous accomplishments in advancing through these competitions.
The Former CEO of Vice Media Lists a Sprawling Nantucket Compound for $14.5 Million
The island of Nantucket off the scenic coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, known for its fabulous seafood served in quaint eateries, pristine beaches, and historic shingle-sided homes, has been a popular summer escape since the 1950s. Now, just in time to enjoy the remainder of the summer, you can snag a stunning shingle-style property that exudes quintessential New England charm.Orlando Bloom Painted This L.A. Mansion Black. Now It Can Be Yours for $5 Million. Listed for $15.25 million, this property on Nonantum Avenue, lined with multimillion-dollar estates, just hit the market. The sellers are Nancy Dubuc, who served five years as the CEO of Vice Media,...
Andover man arrested for stealing items from Lowe's
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) — An Andover man has been arrested in connection with a theft at a local Lowe’s store. On June 1, 2024, Greyson Meikle, 30, was taken into custody for stealing merchandise valued at $695.16 from the Lowe’s located at 31 Buckland Hills Drive in South Windsor.
District Attorney identifies Lakeville swimmer who died after being found in pond
(WJAR) — The man who died in an apparent drowning was identified by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office over the weekend. The victim was identified as 68-year-old Todd Page. The Massachusetts Environmental Police Department responded to Long Pond in Lakeville for a missing swimmer call during a...
Rule-loosening at Brockton Fairgrounds could spark major development at 66-acre site
BROCKTON — The future of the old Fairgrounds is back in the spotlight. Starting Monday, city council will mull big changes to the rules on what can be built there. The sprawling 66-acre area is widely considered the last major undeveloped piece of the city. Before the city's school budget crisis became the talk...
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