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Eerie quiet, emptiness settles on final days for Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center
BOSTON — Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Massachusetts will close their doors permanently at 7 a.m. Saturday, leaving workers and patients grappling with the impending shutdown. "Every day it's like watching a slow death," said Pam Sapienza, a nurse at Carney Hospital for 37 years. She...
Boston Holocaust Memorial vandalized, police release photo of suspect
BOSTON – Police in Boston are asking for the public to help them locate a man wanted for vandalizing the Holocaust Memorial.The memorial, located on Union Street, was vandalized August 23 around 8:50 p.m.Boston police released a surveillance photo of the suspect on Tuesday. The case is being investigated by detectives from the Boston Police Department Civil Rights Unit.Anyone with information is asked to call the Civil Rights Unit Detectives at (617) 343-4527, or the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS. Information can also be shared by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463).Past vandalism at Boston Holocaust MemorialThere have been...
The Big One: Out with the old, in with the new
LOCATION: Carlisle, Mass. With a project as broad as this, the best way to succeed is to embrace the chaos. From pools to patios, gardens to greenhouses and everything in between, this roughly 30-acre residential property just about has it all. Heather Lashbrook Jones, co-owner and director of marketing at...
Late season scorcher before another chance for storms
It was a foggy and steamy start to the morning — that's hinting and the humidity and heat in the air Tuesday. As fog breaks, temperatures will climb underneath a southerly wind Tuesday. Through Metrowest and the interior, high temperatures are near 82 to 85 degrees. In Boston and the South Shore, we're in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.
Lexington Food Pantry: Serving Lexington families through two generations
Q&A with Carolyn Wortman, Director, Lexington Food Pantry. LexObserver: What is the Lexington Food Pantry and who do you serve?. CW: The Lexington Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to provide supplemental food to residents of Lexington experiencing food insecurity. The pantry is a completely volunteer-run organization, overseen by a Board of Directors.
Illuminate the Harbor Firework Spectacular will take place on Thursday night
Enjoy some free fireworks on Thursday, August 29th at 8:30 pm over Boston Harbor! Best viewing spots include Christopher Columbus Park, Piers Park, and Fan Pier!. Boston Harbor Now, in partnership with Meet Boston, is proud to announce the return of our Illuminate the Harbor fireworks spectacular! This special end-of-summer display invites everyone down to Boston’s waterfront to experience the wonder of Boston Harbor illuminated after dark with a colorful fireworks show. Join us for a special evening of free outdoor enjoyment for people of all ages, and celebrate all the waterfront has to offer!
FYSOP Looks to Expand the Horizons of Incoming First-Years
Over three days, students will prepare the Mather and Condon Schools for the upcoming school year and get a feel for campus life. FYSOP Looks to Expand the Horizons of Incoming First-Years. Over three days, students will prepare Boston’s Mather and Condon Schools for the upcoming school year and get...
FIRE Program Returns to College of Engineering
The First Inspiration in Research in Engineering program inspires high school students by offering a hands-on learning experience. This summer, BU’s College of Engineering hosted its third annual First Inspiration in Research in Engineering program, which provides an opportunity for high school students to jump into the world of innovation and pique their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Union: Workers at 35 Boston hotels preparing for potential strike over wages and workloads
After months of unsuccessful negotiations over wages and workloads, hotel workers in Boston are preparing for a potential strike at 35 hotels, the union representing the city’s hotel workers said Tuesday.
Tim Walz is coming back to Boston Wednesday. Here’s what to know.
It marks Walz’s second Boston appearance in two weeks. Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will speak at the 57th International Association of Fire Fighters Convention in Boston on Wednesday morning. Walz will deliver remarks to one of North America’s largest labor unions, representing nearly 350,000 firefighters, emergency medical workers,...
Boston Police Issue Alert for Missing Dorchester Man Erikson Henrique-Lopes Last Seen on Claybourne Street
The Boston Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 27-year-old Erikson Henrique-Lopes from Dorchester. Henrique-Lopes was reported missing since August 12, after last being seen in the vicinity of Claybourne Street. According to the Boston Police Department, he was wearing a black jacket, gray sweatpants, and red Nike sneakers when he disappeared.
Honoring Purple Heart Recipients for Going ‘Above and Beyond’
Saying “Thank you,” may be a perfunctory, reflexive act in our everyday lives, but at the recent Belmont Purple Heart ceremony, those two words were spoken with deep and heartfelt meaning for the sacrifices made by town veterans. About 50 or so people gathered last week at the...
New South Boston development would bring more housing to East Broadway
A new planned residential project on South Boston’s East Broadway would continue drawing Southie’s residential boom farther east toward Pleasure Bay. The plan for 736-742 E. Broadway would include a dozen residential units and 3,000 square feet of commercial space where today a three-story building stands with a first-floor realty office. It would be two doors down from The Broadway, a popular neighborhood restaurant.
Boston Celtics All-Time Starting 5
The Boston Celtics are one of the most iconic and historic franchises not just in the NBA but in all of professional sports. Unsurprisingly many all-time greats of donned the green and white. With the Celtics recently winning a record-breaking 18th championship it’s time to examine some of the team’s illustrious history. Let’s dive into the Celtics all-time starting lineup.
Family identifies New England man who died battling EEE virus
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — A person in New Hampshire has died of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state's first human case of the virus in 10 years, health officials said Tuesday. Family confirmed the victim was 41-year-old Steven Scott Perry, a lifelong Hampstead, New Hampshire resident. The New Hampshire Department...
What's open and closed on Labor Day in Massachusetts
Labor Day falls on Sept. 2 this year. The holiday is a chance to celebrate workers and reflect on the rights won by the American labor movement. Before you take a break from laboring, work your mind with a historical pop quiz:. Whether you're spending the waning days of summer...
Popular Holiday Tradition Returns to a Cozy Massachusetts Town
There's nothing like winter in New England. Much like the fall season, people visit states like Massachusetts to take in the winter culture and holiday cheer. There are some very popular holiday events in Massachusetts during the winter including the Bright Nights display at Forrest Park in Springfield or the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston but there is one that recreates a historic painting in the beautiful rolling hills of the Berkshires.
Mass. weather: 'Drive with extra caution' during Tuesday morning fog
Drivers should drive slowly and with extra caution due to fog across Massachusetts, the National Weather Service warned Tuesday. "Motorists traveling during the early to mid-morning hours. should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility over short. distances,” the warning stated. The warning was for the entire state. But in...
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