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20-year-old flown to Boston trauma center after crashing ATV in Walpole woods
A 20-year-old was bleeding profusely after his all-terrain vehicle crashed Friday night in Walpole, Massachusetts, but he was able to receive a transfusion in the field before he was flown by medical helicopter to a Boston trauma center, thanks to the Canton Fire Department's whole blood program. The Walpole Fire...
Larry Bird knew he was ‘struggling’ after winning two MVP awards: “I don’t have the skills that a lot of other players do”
Despite entering the 1985-86 campaign as the two-time reigning MVP, Larry Bird didn't shy away from acknowledging his scoring and shooting slump.
2nd Annual Children’s Fishing Rodeo Held at Somerville Moose Lodge
Somerville Moose Lodge Moose Legion Committee sponsored the 2nd Annual Children’s Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 29th at the Moose Lodge lake. Thirteen boys and girls had lots of fun with their parents as they cast their hooks for the First Fish Caught, the Biggest Fish, the Most Fish, the Smallest Fish and the Last Fish Caught in two age groups. Medallions were awarded to the winners in each category. Gift certificates and fishing tackle were given out as “door prizes.” Children, parents, and Moose volunteers were treated to burgers, hotdogs, chips, and plenty of cold water throughout the day.
Ohtani's 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes and Jason Heyward also connected as Los Angeles swept the three-game series.It was the 25th time the Dodgers launched at least six homers in a game and first since 2022 against Kansas City. Five came off Boston starter Kutter Crawford (6-8).Jarren Duran, the MVP of last Tuesday's All-Star Game, homered and drove in four runs for the Red Sox (53-45), who fell a game behind the...
Fenway Concertgoers Say This Was the ‘Best Performer Ever’ in Massachusetts
Fenway Park feels magical for so many reasons, even when the Red Sox aren't playing a ball game. It's one of the best venues for a concert in the summertime, because the overall vibes still seep into the atmosphere at nighttime. My first concert at Fenway Park was Morgan Wallen, and I'll never forget it. From getting to the venue early enough to hit Caskin' Flagon beforehand then hitting Fenway Johnnie's afterwards, it's just an overall fun experience.
Kristin Chenoweth Stuns in Tiny Tank Top, Reese Witherspoon Reacts
Broadway and Hollywood star Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, The West Wing) stars in the new musical, The Queen of Versailles, which is based on the true story of Jackie Siegel, wife of Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel, who built a 90,000 sq. ft. mansion in Florida which they called Versailles as it was modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) plays Jackie’s billionaire husband.
An emergency Red Sox-Angels trade to end Alex Cora's bullpen madness
Things haven't gone to plan for the Boston Red Sox coming out of the All-Star break, even though no one in their right mind would've ever thought it would be easy. Despite having late-game leads in the first two contests against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Alex Cora's team has watched his bullpen cost him the game and drop back into a tie for the third AL Wild Card spot.
Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They’re still waiting to be paid.
New Hampshire lawmakers got the message last session. The state’s dire shortage of affordable child care options had reached crisis levels during the pandemic as providers lost staff to higher paying and less stressful jobs at retail stores and fast food restaurants. Without child care, parents were leaving jobs to stay home with their children. […] The post Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They’re still waiting to be paid. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Natick town government meetings for week of July 22: Tear down week at ZBA; MBTA Communities hearing; Dam update; Flavored tobacco discussion
A sampling of Natick town government meetings for the week of July 22, 2024. Board of Health (July 22, 5pm, online) Septic system discussions; Discussion and Decision: Status of Permit to Operate a Food Establishment Pizza by Rocco, 3 Union Street; Discussion: Flavored Tobacco Product Restriction Update and Enforcement Trends on Sale of Tobacco Products.
Real Estate Transfers ~ July 2, 2024
The Bedford Citizen posts real estate transfers through an agreement with The Warren Group. 80 Wilson Rd., a seven-room Ranch on 0.94 acres, built in 1959:. Sold by Evelyn D Rice Irt and Janet Rice on June 21, 2024 to Ivy Dev & Improvement LLC for $700,000. 1 Ellingson Rd.,...
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Concord Road Crosswalk Dies
A 53-year-old Concord woman who authorities say was walking her bicycle across Concord Road at the Reformatory Branch Trail crosswalk on Saturday afternoon has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a car. The driver, a 34-year-old Billerica man, has been cited with operating a vehicle with a suspended...
Great Night of Music and Fun with Patterson Lee; Stacey & The Party is Next Up on Thursday
As the sun was setting, the temperature trickling down, and the steamy humidity of the day dissipating, many people of all ages came out to the Town’s “Activity Complex” along Mudge Way last Thursday to enjoy the second of the Bedford Recreation Department’s Summer Concerts, featuring Patterson Lee.
There’s a Vacancy on Bedford Planning Board
The deadline for applying for appointment to fill a six-plus-month seat on the Bedford Planning Board is 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The vacancy results from the resignation of Jacinda Barbehenn, who is moving out of town. Under the town bylaws, the remaining members of the board, in a joint meeting with the Select Board, interview applicants and name a replacement to serve until the next town election, March 8, 2025. The remaining year will be on the local ballot.
Best in Show: First Round of Group 3 Voting is Open!
The French Bulldog was the top dog breed in the United States last year, according to the American Kennel Club, followed by perennial favorites Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. In Bedford, every dog is of the favorite dog breed, because all dogs are the number one dogs. But in The...
Driver Was On Phone When He Hit, Killed Woman In Bedford: DA
A 34-year-old Billerica man is believed to have been on his phone when he crashed into a 53-year-old woman, killing her, authorities said. The man, whose name was not released, hit the woman on Saturday, July 20, just after 3:30 p.m. as she walked her bicycle across Concord Street, the Middles…
July Jubilation brings shoppers, families, music to Wellesley Square
Wellesley Square‘s annual July Jubilation celebration on Saturday drew crowds downtown for bargains, family activities, food, and music. Ella Stern, our Natick Report intern, swung by to capture some of the scene. Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com.
Person in critical condition after being rescued from the water at Mass. state park
A person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after they were pulled from the water at a lake in a Massachusetts state park in Natick on Monday. Natick fire officials confirmed the department was called to Lake Cochituate in Cochituate State Park around 12:18 p.m. By the time...
Newsmakers: Kids on summer stage and a high schooler on the rise
Newton residents take the stage in Weston summer productions. Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 62nd anniversary season, is staging six productions this month at Regis College, featuring participants entering Grade 5 through age 23. Participants have been rehearsing for these productions since early June, and...
MBTA Communities/3A Workshop #4 – Density and Zoning Scenarios – July 22
Tonight, July 22 at 7 pm, is the last of the workshops for MBTA Communities/3A, this one focusing on Density and Zoning Scenarios. This means discussion will be concentrated on potential build out densities, construction standards, and possible zoning scenarios. If you have been having a long summer snooze, Massachusetts...
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