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Mass. Olympic heroes take late-night TV by storm
The Olympics may no longer be live on TV, but Massachusetts' contingent of Olympians are still getting plenty of media attention — even late at night. Northampton native and Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas and Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik got the late-night spotlight, appearing on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" Wednesday.
Inaugural event at library pavilion brings children’s giggles to ‘place of joy’
Folks driving past the Harvard Public Library in the past few months may have noticed a pavilion being erected. Anyone driving past on Tuesday this week heard the squeals of delight and saw the completed pavilion hosting a children’s band for its inaugural event. The concert, featuring the Toe...
Multicultural celebration at Roxbury's Madison Park to feature opera singers
Boston Lyric Opera and Hibernian Hall are teaming up to host “ Street Stage” a free pop-up multicultural performance on Aug. 17 in Roxbury’s Madison Park. The show is an ode to cultures from around the world, featuring arias from Europe and the Americas by the Boston Lyric Opera followed by a dynamic performance from Afro-Latin percussionist Cornell Coley. The day will end with a dance party — and lemonades provided by Lime Life.
ARL Reunites Lost 8-Year-Old Cat Found At Logan Airport With Family
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — An 8-year-old lost cat was reunited with his family on Thursday by the Animal Rescue League of Boston after he was found at Logan Airport. According to the ARL, Harry had been missing since late July, his family assumed he was wandering near their Somerville home. Instead, he wound up in a Logan Airport garage 10 miles away.
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...
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