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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...
Advisory committee votes to move multigenerational center back to Scouter’s Hall lot in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Nearly a year after the Town Council voted to change the target property for the town’s new multigenerational center, the advisory committee guiding the project has voted to recommend returning to the original site. After reviewing a presentation by Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc. architect...
Man indicted on 16 counts in fatal Rumford crash
RUMFORD — A grand jury handed up a 16-count indictment Thursday against a Massachusetts man for his role in a fatal crash that claimed the life of his 9-year-old son and seriously injured three others, following a months-long investigation by the Rumford Police Department. Matthew Kellogg, 42, of Hopedale,...
Apartment lottery now open in conjunction with Chelmsford
TEWKSBURY — Some of Tewksbury’s new affordable apartments are now available as part of a lottery that is being conducted in conjunction with the Chelmsford Housing Authority. The rental units, located at 935 Main St., are part of a recently completed 19-unit development. The available units include one...
Malden man convicted for role in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol, records show
A Malden man was convicted on four charges connected with his actions during the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, federal court records show. Mark Sahady was the vice president of the group Super Happy Fun America, which organized buses to bring people to the U.S. Capitol to protest the certification of electoral votes in President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
Trotta is movin’ on up: Tewksbury assistant coach to take head job in Concord
One particular member of Tewksbury High’s 2024 varsity baseball squad is still reaping the benefits of its high-flying season on the diamond last spring. After pitching coach Matt Trotta was at the nucleus of the Redmen’s first winning season since 2008 and first state tournament triumph since 2012, he’s had an opportunity present itself that he couldn’t turn down.
Falling Embers Pauses Part of Oak Bluffs Fireworks
A portion of the Oak Bluffs fireworks was cut short Friday after strong winds coming off the water resulted in burning embers falling into the nearby crowd. The annual fireworks display is viewed by hundreds of people at Ocean Park. Fireworks are shot from a barge about 1,000 yards offshore and an area on the beach next to the Steamship Authority terminal.
Waltham woman killed in shooting remembered for love of cooking
A 24-year-old woman who was killed in a shooting outside a Waltham apartment building earlier this month was remembered in her obituary as having the power to light up any room with her smile. Zharia Wilcox, of Waltham, was found shot outside an apartment building on Second Avenue in Waltham...
Chelmsford Schools Hire New Language Dept. Leader
CHELMSFORD – Dr. Danja Mahoney has been hired as the new Department Coordinator of World Language and Cultural Exchanges at Chelmsford Public Schools. Dr. Mahoney, who officially started on July 1, comes to CPS from Reading Public Schools, where she served as both a World Language teacher and Department Chair.
Perfect Wide Receiver for Patriots Rumored to Be on Trade Block
The New England Patriots have entered a new era under first-time head coach Jerod Mayo. The expectations are lower than usual as the team is trying to evaluate what they have in their hands. Yet, the Patriots are still trying to give their prized rookie quarterback Drake Maye the best...
Provincetown Carnival Week is here: Parties, shows and things to do today
With the theme Renaissance X Revolution, Provincetown Carnival Week is here. The tip of Cape Cod is expected to be packed with rainbows, feathers, big hair and plenty of costumes with nods to Marie Antoinette and Beyonce for the next week. ...
'We have his back': Players already buying into Brockton football coach Jailson Silva
Just one day into the preseason for Brockton High School football, it’s clear that first-year head coach Jailson Silva is already having a major impact on his players. “Great coach. I love coach Silva. I’d do anything for coach Silva,” said senior wide receiver and linebacker Shiymir Williams following the team’s first day of tryouts Friday afternoon. ...
Lunenburg native, former WWE star Chris Dijak shifts gears, wrestles around the world
Chris Dijak’s career as a professional wrestler has come full circle in the ring. And that was out of necessity after the 2005 Lunenburg High graduate saw his eight-year run with World Wrestling Entertainment end after the organization didn’t renew his contract in June. ...
Channing Tatum bewitches the North Shore on a visit to Salem
“He was just so, so appreciative of every business in Salem and how kind people were and how they made it such a special time for his daughter.”. Channing Tatum’s blockbuster roles run the gamut, from action heroes to heartthrobs and everything in between. And on a recent visit to Salem, Tatum apparently tapped into his witchier side.
Officials: 150 Stoughton students won’t have a ride to school this year due to budgeting issues
Over a hundred students will have to find another way to get to school this year after a bus route was discontinued due to a budgeting shortfall, according to officials.
Farm Days and Oktoberfest coming to Appleton Farms
IPSWICH and HAMILTON — Annual fall celebrations are set to return to Appleton Farms in coming weeks. Farm Days will be back September 14 and 15. “You can spend the afternoon exploring the farm, listening to music, enjoying great food and beer, hiking our trails, entertaining the kids, and more,” organizers said.
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