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Four-bedroom home in Franklin sells for $1.3 million
A 2,771-square-foot house built in 2001 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 354 Oak Street in Franklin was sold on Aug. 8, 2024, for $1,250,000, or $451 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home comes with an attached garage. Situated on a spacious 2.7-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
After record-setting campaign, Apponequet's Brody Joly is back better than ever
LAKEVILLE — Brody Joly established himself as one of the best running backs to ever play at Apponequet Regional last year by setting the school’s single-season marks for rushing yards (1,509) and touchdowns (29). And to think he did all of that with a banged-up knee. ...
Chelsea officer recovering after part of ear bitten off in ‘volatile situation’
A Chelsea police officer is recovering after having part of his ear bitten off during, what police have called, a “highly volatile situation” Friday. The officer was hurt while police were dealing with a domestic situation at a home at 207 Shurtleff Street around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 30, Chelsea police said in a press release posted to X.
Rick Barry Discusses Boston Celtics Stars, 2024 Olympics Controversies
Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry became an NBA champion when the Golden State Warriors went the distance in 1975. Nearly 50 years later, the eight-time All-Star watched Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown win their first title.
Mattapoisett resident walks 27,000th mile
MATTAPOISETT — Brad Hathaway reached his house to conclude his daily walk on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 31. He turned around at the end of his driveway and met a round of applause from the dozens of people who followed him on the walk. This stroll was a...
Knot a problem: DNRT sees fundraising success
The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust held its Boatyard Bash for the first time in four years, and this time it wasn’t in its typical location, according to Kendra Parker, DNRT development and outreach specialist. With their typical barn location unavailable, the DNRT was left scrambling for a place to...
Gaudreau brothers remembered as "special kids" by BC coaches
BOSTON -- The hockey world is mourning the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey on Thursday night. The loss of the two brothers hits home at Boston College, where the two were stars on and off the ice for the Eagles. "They were such a joy to coach," recalled longtime Eagles head coach Jerry York, who coached both brothers at Boston College. "Each coach wants to have the best practice today, and they would make it the best practice when they stepped on the ice because they were so...
All-Time Great Soaks It All In As LPGA Finally Returns To Massachusetts
NORTON, Mass. -- Nothing about her really stood out, as she stood perched on the ramp of the bleachers next to the 18th green Friday at TPC Boston. She seamlessly blended in, watching LPGA stalwart and local star Megan Khang play the challenging hole in Round 2 of the FM Championship.
Food festivals, fairs and family days: Here are 13 of the best Brockton-area events
BROCKTON − Fall is right around the corner and the end of summer brings with it outdoor food festivals featuring homemade delicacies and plenty of family-fun activities. There are many events set for throughout the Brockton area to look forward to in the coming months, from food festivals, to family fun days, to Renaissance Faires and agricultural celebrations. ...
VIDEO: Everyone Is Saying The Same Thing About Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum After He Embarrassingly Missed 3 Consecutive Layups Against A Fan In China
Ahead of the NBA 2024-25 regular season, Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum participated in a basketball session in China. The five-time NBA All-Star is a prolific offensive player, registering multiple high-scoring games. However, he failed to make close-range shots during the hoop session in China and faced brutal trolling from the NBA fans on social media.
Massachusetts man gives deputy fake name during Brewer traffic stop
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - A Massachusetts man wanted for federal drug offenses was arrested after reportedly giving police a false name during a traffic stop. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy conducted a traffic stop near the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge on Saturday. We’re told the driver of...
WQVR Gets the Go-Ahead to Operate Its HEBA at Night
WQVR(AM) 940 in Webster, Mass., has been granted a license to cover for nighttime operation of its High-Efficiency Broadband Antenna, or HEBA. It’s a win for WQVR’s engineering team, which includes the HEBA’s architect, Phasetek’s Kurt Gorman, Isotrope’s David Maxson, Remote Media Service’s John Garrett and Loud & Clean Broadcast Science’s Grady Moates. WQVR’s HEBA is a compact AM broadcast antenna that occupies a 40-foot square footprint and does not use ground radials or guy wires.
*** WATCH *** WOMAN LEADS POLICE ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT DOWN BUSY RTE. 28 IN YARMOUTH
YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – A woman led Yarmouth Police officers on a high-speed pursuit down busy Rte. 28 last evening. Speeds reached approximately 60 miles per hour, according to YPD radio transmissions. Late last evening (sometime around 10:30 p.m.), Yarmouth Police patrol units responded to the Seine Pond condo complex in the area of 844 Route 28 for a woman reportedly in the parking lot harassing and yelling at another woman. The woman allegedly being harassed had a restraining order against the woman accused of yelling at her, according to radio transmissions. As you will hear in the following HN Video, at some point, Yarmouth Police officers attempted to stop a Honda CRV reportedly being driven by the woman with a restraining order. The woman in the CRV reportedly then failed to stop for police officers, according to radio transmissions. The woman then reportedly led officers on a pursuit along busy Route 28, traveling west from South Yarmouth into West Yarmouth. The pursuit ended in the parking lot of the Music Room entertainment venue and restaurant. The parking lot was full with vehicles when the suspect was taken into custody. The Honda CRV was towed from the scene. No further details were available at the time of this report… [DEVELOPING] The following HN Video contains footage from the Music Room parking lot, where the arrest occurred. The video also contains YPD radio transmissions. * The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. [HN READER VIDEO – PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by the Doobie Brothers… [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]
Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury's Garden of Sweet Remembrance blooms once again
SHREWSBURY — "Sooner or later, everything old is new again," Stephen King wrote within the pages of "The Colorado Kid," and while he may have been alluding to the novel's mystery, the same can be said about many things, including what remains of a long-lost mansion hidden in Shrewsbury's Prospect Park. ...
*** WATCH *** MOTORCYCLE BURSTS INTO FLAMES IN BUSY DOWNTOWN HYANNIS
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [VIDEO NOTES] – Downtown Hyannis was busy with pedestrian and vehicle traffic last evening when a parked motorcycle burst into flames at the intersection of Main Street and High School Road. Police and firefighters were dispatched around 8:18 p.m. As you will see and hear in the video, Barnstable Police officers arrived quickly and began diverting traffic away from the blaze. A Hyannis Fire Department engine arrived shortly after the flames began to spread to parked SUV. The fire was knocked down with the situation well under control by 8:28 p.m. There were no reported injuries. The HFD is investigating the cause of the fire… The following HN reader cellphone video footage captures the moments when police and firefighters arrive and handle the scene. HN edits include police and fire radio transmissions… [HN READER VIDEO – PRESS PLAY]
Muddy Creek Bridge Project Worked
When the narrow culvert connecting Muddy Creek was replaced with the current bridge in 2016, proponents said it was never about the bridge itself; it was about improving tidal flushing in the creek to boost water quality. Water sampling data now shows that the ambitious project achieved just what it set out to do.
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