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Keller: What is Boston missing by not hosting the Olympics?
The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. BOSTON - The 2024 Olympics that start next week in Paris were supposed to be held in Boston, until public outcry forced the city to withdraw. So what are we missing?Paris OlympicsIf you decided not to go to France for the Olympics you made a smart move. Tourists are already complaining about the logistical nightmare caused by the event. And some locals are in a "panic" about disruption of their daily lives, including hospitals worried about security barriers impeding their operations.Terrorism, stress on the transportation...
Change is brewing: Alfalfa Farm Winery gets new ownership
The Essex County Brewing Company recently signed a purchase-and-sale agreement to take over Topsfield’s Alfalfa Farm Winery, the metal-signed landmark off Route 95. In a Facebook post last week, the Ipswich-based beer company announced that it “can’t wait to welcome you to our new home.” The company plans for the winery to keep producing wine but to add craft beer and more events, according to a statement from Paul Donhauser, CEO of Essex County Brewing.
Life sentence for man found guilty of 1988 South Boston murder
BOSTON, July 23, 2024 – A judge today sentenced CARL RICHARD VEGA, 61, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1988 murder of Judy Chamberlain, 21, in South Boston. Vega, aka RICARDO MAZZARINO, was found guilty of first-degree murder on June 20—36 years to the...
Tales from the scanner: Missing food, brush fire
At around 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, a group of teens (including five boys and one girl) stole food from CVS. The caller said they were now standing in front of the old Santander building eating. An employee told police they could not do anything about it and needed police to intervene. Police caught up with the kids a short while later.
Boston Officer Guilty Of Overtime Fraud Scheme Avoids Jail But Must Pay Back Thousands
The sixth Boston police officer convicted in a long-running overtime fraud scheme that swindled thousands of dollars from taxpayers must repay more than $16,000 but won't serve jail time, authorities announced. Michael Murphy, 64, of Hyde Park, was sentenced to two years of probation and must …
Celtics legend will be given 2024 championship ring at season opener
Bob Cousy has seen all of the Celtics NBA championships and now the Worcester resident will officially be part of the team’s 18th title win. Celtics team governor Wyc Grousbeck told the Hall of Fame point guard on Tuesday that the franchise would be present Cousy with a championship ring according to Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram.
Local hockey player drafted by Boston Bruins
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Falls native Elliot Groenewold, a local student athlete and son of David and Suzanne Groenewold of Springfield, was recently drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round of the 2024 National Hockey League (NHL) draft. Groenewold is a left-handed-shooting defenseman. “Elliot has always...
Top Red Sox Prospect Reportedly Dealing With Injury, Misses Another Game
The Portland Sea Dogs will be without Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer for another game. The shortstop is currently day-to-day with pectoral soreness, as reported by SoxProspects.com’s Chris Hatfield on Wednesday. Wednesday marked the second straight missed game for Mayer, who was also out Tuesday. This is...
3-vehicle crash on I-93 in Medford sends 3 adults, 1 child to the hospital
Four people hurt in a crash on Interstate 93 in Medford, including one child, were hospitalized Thursday, according to the Massachusetts State Police. At around 5:01 a.m., state police arrived at the crash site near Exit 24 on the southbound side of I-93, spokesperson Sean Quirk told MassLive. One of...
Robert Kraft’s company spends $1.8M for Worcester furniture store site
The company belonging to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft bought a small slice of Worcester that’s home to a local furniture store, according to the Worcester District Registry of Deeds records. An entity managed by The Kraft Group called TKG 112 Grove Street LLC, purchased 112 Grove St.,...
Three turtles found entangled — and set free — off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
Qdoba named best fast-casual chain by USA Today: Here's how many are in Mass.
Fast casual diners have spoken, and they love being able to grab a quick burrito bowl or tray of tacos from Qdoba. For the sixth year in a row, the chain was named the best fast-casual restaurant in the country by USA Today. “We couldn’t have done it without you,”...
Massachusetts Officials Raise Highway Speed Limit
Massachusetts residents don't necessarily have the best reputation when it comes to driving. Part of the reason for that could be that we always seem to be in a hurry. In a state known for some serious traffic, especially in the capital city of Boston, drivers in a hurry and slow-moving lanes can be a wild combo.
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