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Karamanolis bequest funds Greater Lowell Technical HS and LHS Greek Heritage Scholarship
The Demetrios P. Karamanolis Scholarship Fund, recently established through a generous six-figure bequest administered by the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, commemorates the life of Demetrios Karamanolis, who immigrated to America in 1960, married his wife Sofia Masias, and forged a path “from factories to labs where his precise, detail-oriented mind and expert dexterity served him well,” recalled Maria Kontoulis Recco, his niece and a retired laboratory scientist.
Top stories from The016.com, Saturday, August 24th
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Central Mass. by the Numbers
2.8M Across five floors, almost 5,000 robots, over 1,000 employees. Those are the numbers that will push parcels through Amazon’s new 2.8-million-square-foot distribution center with a 650,000-square-foot blueprint, expected to rev up its conveyor belts in the coming months in Charlton. The building is expected to generate approximately 4,000 vehicle trips per day,...
Milton Scene Reminder: It’s a yard waste pickup week – August 26 – 30, 2024
Milton Scene Reminder: It’s a yard waste pickup week – August 26 – 30, 2024. From the Milton Department of Public Works. Click to view the 2024-2025 Yard Waste Schedule. Trash: Most households have a town-owned 35-gallon trash cart. Trash placed in this cart does not require a sticker. The annual fee for a town-owned cart is $208.
Psychedelics show promise treating mental health issues. But are they ready for primetime?
When Emily Oneschuk left the Navy in the spring of 2022 after more than four years of active duty, she was struggling with her mental health. The Wakefield native was an explosive ordnance disposal and diving officer. She was also grieving her brother, who was shot and killed by his roommate right before she joined the Navy.
'Beyond proud': Mother of Olympics medalist Stephen Nedoroscik thrilled over victory
As a real-life Clark Kent from “Superman” lore, Worcester native and Florida transplant Stephen Nedoroscik captured television audiences and social media viewers as the unassuming, bespectacled gymnast-turned-medal-winning “Pommel Horse Guy” at the 2024 Summer Olympics. And behind every great Pommel Horse Guy, there’s a great Pommel Horse Mom. ...
Passing of the torch: Abington football head coach begins first season succeeding a legend
ABINGTON -- When Abington High football head coach Ed Reilly stepped onto the field for the team’s first practices this season, things felt a bit strange. For the first time in 25 years, he wasn’t standing next to Jim Kelliher on the sideline. After 50 years at the helm of the program, the legendary...
Upcoming vigil to remember victims of overdose, substance abuse. What to know about it
QUINCY ‒ On a large screen outside city hall, the names and faces of lost sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, parents and loved ones will appear one after the other for a solid 30 minutes. The annual presentation drives home the scope and deep local impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic, which has claimed the lives of well over half-million Americans since the turn of the century. Quincy's 14th candlelight vigil in memory of those from Quincy...
Mac-n-Choose closes Westford location
WESTFORD — Mac-n-Choose has permanently closed its Westford location. The location permanently closed on Aug. 20. The company continues to operate a storefront in Tyngsborough. “We have enjoyed serving you over the years and appreciate your support. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing our...
“I want to see us go for the jugular” | Five-star Revs begin playoff push with away win
MONTRÉAL – One always wants to be careful when dubbing a result to be “a statement win.” The energy of such a moment can be easy to get caught up in, and the expectations that are set can consequently become a bit too high. But even...
The Sunday News – Aug. 25, 2024
WESTFORD — Enjoy the Aug. 25, 2024 edition of WestfordCAT’s Sunday newsletter – a digital magazine of all the top stories of the week. Local journalism is vital to our communities. As other publications shift focus toward regional journalism, WestfordCAT continues to provide high-quality hyperlocal reporting to our town, free for everyone to read. So — we have a small favor to ask. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps us sustain our journalism and keep our community informed. Please consider supporting WestfordCAT by donating online.
Marathon Sports coming to Westford Valley Marketplace
WESTFORD — A new sports outlet is coming to Westford Valley Marketplace. The Planning Board unanimously approved a request to authorize a change of use for a unit at 160 Littleton Rd. on Aug. 19. The unit, which will be occupied by regional chain Marathon Sports, was previously occupied by Compassion Massage.
Marlborough gets ready for annual Greek Festival
MARLBOROUGH – The ambiance of Greece, complete with the music, food and hospitality offered in this Mediterranean country, will be available right here in Marlborough as Marlborough’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Greek Festival is back and everyone is invited. The Greek Festival, put on by the Saints Anargyroi...
Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrests level 3 offender wanted for questioning
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section Metro Team has arrested 53-year-old Edmund LaChance for failing to register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. According to the Massachusetts State Police, LaChance was separately wanted for questioning in a disturbing incident on Tuesday evening when a suspicious man driving in...
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
Massive Massachusetts Meat Recall Due To Dangerous Metal
It's just one of those things that I'm terrified of. For some, it's sharks. For others, it's spiders that scare them. To each his own, I say. For whatever reason, I've always been scared of biting into something and finding some foreign object that shouldn't be there. It could be...
Massachusetts Man Missing in South Carolina During Family Vacation
Recently, 60 year old Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski goes missing during a vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Currently, they ask local home and business owners to periodically check security camera footage to see if they can find him. Moreover, they stress the importance of checking places like pools, sheds, and any other quiet, secluded areas where the man could be missing.
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