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Former Patriots player joining Bill O’Brien’s coaching staff at BC
It’s been little more than a month since Tre Nixon announced his retirement from the NFL, but it looks like he’s already got his next career lined up. On Friday, the former New England Patriots wide receiver published a post on his Instagram page indicating that he’s now “Coach Nix” and will be joining the staff at Boston College.
Red Sox reportedly close to signing 44-year-old Milton native Rich Hill to contract
This would stand as Hill’s fourth stint with his hometown team in the Red Sox. The Red Sox are reportedly close to bringing back a local product in 44-year-old pitcher Rich Hill. According to WEEI’s Rob Bradford, the Red Sox are finalizing a minor-league contract with Hill, with the...
Andrea’s Auto to close
Inside Andrea Dello Russo’s spray-painted garage — with walls covered in chunky letters and animated designs — loads of auto repair equipment and motorcycles fill up the space, set aside for fixing. In the doorway leading to her garage, a tight corner is filled with Wonder Woman...
Proposed affordable-housing complex gets millions -- and closer to reality
Building with 43 affordable-housing units gets funding it needs. Now that the governor has approved a package of state and federal funding, the Housing Corporation of Arlington (HCA) can go forward with construction of a 43-unit affordable housing development. Building is scheduled to start early next year at 10 Sunnyside...
Merrimack College Hires 19 New Faculty Members
Merrimack College has hired 19 new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. These teachers, researchers and thought leaders bring a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise in fields such as athletic training, nursing, marketing, engineering and data sciences. “Without question, faculty are essential to the ongoing success at Merrimack,”...
Legendary rock band Little Feat brings Can't be Satisfied tour to Indian Ranch in Webster
Legendary rock/country/blues/funk band Little Feat's latest studio album — and first in 12 years — "Sam's Place" was released in May. This year has also seen the re-release of Little Feat's classic 1974 album "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" to celebrate the recording's 50th anniversary. There are two or three constants with the...
Select Board approves two additional ARPA projects
WESTFORD — The Select Board has continued to review American Rescue Plan Act requests as a year-end deadline to allocate funding quickly approaches. The board voted unanimously to approve two projects totaling $64,900 during a. Aug. 13 meeting. Daniel O’Donnell, Westford’s Finance director, provided an update to the Select...
Wednesday, August 21: Summer Fun
NEEDHAM, Mass. — If you’re all about the outdoors, you can try electric hydro-foiling; tonight see how Erika Tarantal fared on her maiden voyage. For some, summer is best spent with a good book. Tonight we meet Karen McManus, local author of best-selling young adult novels, and we get summer reading recs at a local bookshop. We visit Waltham’s Reagle Theater, which is putting on back-to-back-to-back musicals. And what would summer be without a few scoops of ice cream? We sample unique flavors in Cambridge.
Joy, color, and community on display in Devens
The first public preview of the “Devens Intersection of Communities and Cultures” mural was held Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Willard Field Complex (near the junction of Antietam Street and Sherman Avenue). The full design was displayed on an easel next to where the mural in progress was mapped out on paved ground where walking paths intersect. Residents and families gathered to paint parts of the mural designed by Fitchburg artist Shara Osgood.
Staff resignations a ‘concern,’ Middleboro school superintendent says
MIDDLEBORO — Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School Committee members at their Aug. 15 meeting that 14 recent staff resignations were a “concern for me,’’ although she said the numbers were not much different than previous years,. The 14 resignations included eight teachers, five paraprofessionals...
Men’s Golf Announces 2024 Fall Schedule
CAMBRIDGE, Mass – Harvard Men's Golf is excited to announce its four-tournament schedule for the 2024 Fall season. With a challenging slate of events lined up, the Crimson is poised to build on a successful previous season and showcase its talent on some of the region's best golf courses. The 2024 season will begin when the Crimson returns to Bethpage Golf Club to compete in the St. John's Doc Gimmler. The team has had success at this tournament in recent seasons, posting three consecutive top-three finishes, including a first place finish in the 2022 event that occurred in record-breaking fashion....
Somerville Names Boston’s Shumeane Benford as New Police Chief
Benford to depart dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief and Boston Chief of Emergency Management to lead Somerville PD. SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the selection of Boston’s Shumeane Benford as the City of Somerville’s new police chief. After a thorough community-driven, nationwide search, Benford will assume leadership of the Somerville Police Department on September 16. The 30-year law enforcement veteran will be departing current dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief as well as Boston Chief of Emergency Management.
The one that didn’t get away: While fishing at the Gut, campers reel in a Civil War-era cannonball
The sea around Hull continues to give up its secrets. “I run a fishing summer camp, a day camp in the mornings,” said Graham Whelan. “We were fishing on the beach behind the seawall at the Gut.” The fish weren’t biting much, as, Whelan said, things slow down when the temperature gets too high. “It was a slow week. Too hot.”
She runs the Falmouth Road Race to honor her son's last act of kindness
Jess Stanley loved running with her son Brenden, who donated three organs posthumously. FALMOUTH—Running has long been Jess Stanley's connection to her son Brenden, a sixth-grader known for his kindness and passion for giving back. For the last five years Stanley has traveled from Chicopee to honor her favorite...
State awards grant to South Shore town to aid in historic property's rehab. What was given
WEYMOUTH – The town has received a $200,000 grant to help with its ongoing effort to rehabilitate the three-story mansion on the Emery family estate. The town received the grant from the state Office of Travel and Tourism through the Destination Development Capital Grant program. ...
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