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84-year-old woman with walker injured on escalator at MBTA station
BOSTON - At the age of 84, Eleanor Harris is in the one place she'd rather not be: her bed. It doesn't take long to learn that Harris is a smart, independent, and tough woman. But when we spoke at her home Friday evening, she was lying in a hospital bed that had just been delivered. A remedy, she hopes, for sleepless nights due to excruciating pain. On Tuesday, Harris was making a trip from her home in Rockport to Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was going to visit her husband of 60 years who is a patient...
Turbo Turco: Brockton football senior sparks comeback win over Everett with three TDs
BROCKTON -- Trailing by two touchdowns against Everett with a minute and a half remaining in the first half, the Brockton High football team was searching for a big play to spark a comeback. On an Everett punt, that spark came from Brockton senior running back Luke Turco, whose 70-yard touchdown touchdown turned the tide of the game, and potentially the season for the Boxers (2-4) as they took down Everett, 35-21, on Saturday. It was Brockton's...
Top stories: Differences in legal filings in mayor's case; Dave Portnoy rates Smitty's
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: Six leaf-peeping spots to check out in the Taunton area. ...
Yawning puppy Pirate adopted days after being featured on Pet Parade
BOSTON – Several dogs featured on WBZ-TV's weekly Pet Parade segment have found new homes in recent weeks.Pet Parade success storiesA puppy named Pirate from Shultz's Guest host was adopted by a woman named Christine.Pirate stole the show last week with his big yawns, falling asleep in Tiffany Chan's arms during the segment. He is now living his best life in Hyde Park.Another dog, Jemma, also appeared on Pet Parade last week. She found a forever home in Framingham with two younger brothers and a canine sibling.Nancy and Patty, the bonded pair of Yorkies from the Scituate Animal Shelter, were...
Boston to rename a bridge after Celtics legend, civil rights activist Bill Russell
The North Washington Street Bridge will become the William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge. The city of Boston plans to immortalize Celtics legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell. Boston announced Friday that it will rename the North Washington Street Bridge after Russell, changing it to the William Felton “Bill” Russell...
Antisemitism is on the rise in Mass. Peggy Shukur is fighting it | John L. Micek
Good Sunday morning, everyone. Two weeks ago, Boston’s Jewish and Palestinian communities — and their allies — paused to mark the first anniversary of the war between Israel and Hamas. The deadly sneak attack on Oct. 7, 2023, claimed more than 1,200 lives, including people from the...
When Your Wedding Day Is Also Election Day (or Close to It)
Shannon Hendrickson and Drew Fitzmaurice have thought through every detail of their wedding, which will take place on Nov. 2 in Scituate, Massachusetts. For the venue, they chose Barker House, a historic building where Hendrickson’s parents were married. There will be lawn games, passed hors d’oeuvres and decor that includes touches of white and light pink, said Hendrickson, 34, a teacher who lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts, with Fitzmaurice, 33, who works in sales.
'Winners do more': Randolph High football doing lots of extra work (and winning) in 2024
RANDOLPH -- It's been a relentless rushing attack for Randolph hIGH football this season, and the senior running back tandem of Mekhi White and Haggai Joseph made sure to keep that rolling Friday night. The Blue Devils (5-1) rushed for an unofficial total of 284 yards and 5 touchdowns in a dominant 33-7 victory at Carver (4-2). All five touchdowns were scored by Joseph (3) and White (2). ...
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