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9-year-old Cape Cod boy uses cooking skills to help families in need
BREWSTER - When Adrian Oomer learned about homelessness in second grade, he felt the kind of sadness that compels people to action. "It bothered me that people didn't have homes," he explains. "I wanted to do something to raise money. So, I decided, since I'm already really good at cooking, I could start a pop-up restaurant."Adrian launches Loco Dos out of his kitchen The idea came to him two years ago. When he was seven-year-old. His plan wasn't to act on the idea someday. He wanted to start raising money to combat housing insecurity as soon as possible. In...
Parental meddling in kids' friendships could backfire, says new research
BOSTON - New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships.If a child is behaving badly outside of the home, parents will often blame their peers and tell their child they're no longer allowed to socialize with this friend or that. But a new study says this type of "maternal meddling" could backfire.Researchers at Florida Atlantic University followed more than 500 middle school boys and girls over a school year and found that when mothers tried to prohibit their children from having contact with certain "frowned upon" kids, it led to classmates actively disliking, ridiculing, or excluding their children and damaged their children's standing among their peers. This in turn exacerbated the behavior problems that the mothers were trying to avoid in the first place.They say parents should instead focus on maintaining and fostering positive relationships with other children which can provide a buffer against negative peer pressure.
Acushnet Police Chief Christopher Richmond Retiring After 30-Year Career
ACUSHNET (WBSM) — Police Chief Christopher Richmond will retire on September 6, ending a nearly 30-year career in town law enforcement. The retirement comes more than two months after he privately informed the town administrator and Board of Selectmen that he planned to leave. In a letter to town officials dated May 29, Richmond said "outside forces" have made the last several years "tumultuous."
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
Big Brighton project seeks to add hundreds of residential units
The project would take over a radio station hub. A new residential apartment building is planned to take over a heavily trafficked corner in Brighton. According to a project notification form filed with the city, Nordblom Company proposes building a 338-unit residential building at 83 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway. The project would have 175 below-grade parking spaces for residents.
Acushnet Apple Peach Fair is this weekend. Here's what to know before you go.
ACUSHNET -- As summer comes to an end, it's time to welcome autumn with the Acushnet Apple Peach Fair and Pageant. Celebrating its 43rd year, this festival is a popular event for families, friends and community members to enjoy and honor local farming. The Acushnet Apple Peach Fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at Long Plain Museum, 1203 Main St.,...
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