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Mother Bear And Cub Spotted In North Andover Neighborhood
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A momma black bear and her cub are the talk of a North Andover neighborhood. In a social media post Thursday, North Andover police said they have received multiple sightings of the bears in the area of Foster Street and Bridges Lane. Police...
Try your luck: Hundreds of contests to enter at the 2024 Topsfield Fair
Those looking to take home a first-place ribbon, a cash prize or bragging rights this fair season can now enter to win one of hundreds of contests at the Topsfield Fair this year. The 206th Topsfield Fair, which will run from Friday, Oct. 4 until Monday, Oct. 14, has hundreds...
Hamilton Wenham Children’s Business Fair Seeks Budding Entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs from ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to apply for a spot at the 2024 Hamilton Wenham Children’s Business Fair, slated for September 21 at the Winthrop Elementary School in South Hamilton. Participating kids are asked to think up a product, develop their brand, and create a...
Ipswich Fire Department launches redesigned website
IPSWICH — The Ipswich Fire Department has launched a redesigned website (ipswichfire.org) that it says will provide a more user-friendly experience and easier access to forms, department rosters, news, and more. Fire Chief Paul Parisi said that the new website coincides with the department’s updated mission and core values....
Erland Construction and IQHQ transform One Corporate Dr. with revamp project
Andover, MA Erland Construction, in partnership with Ellenzweig and real estate developer IQHQ, have transformed One Corporate Dr. The project involved the construction of a 59,994 s/f addition and the renovation of 68,215 s/f of existing space, creating a cutting-edge life science headquarters. The newly revamped 128,209 s/f One Corporate...
Vantage Builders completes expansion project for NEOLab - 10,000 s/f space at 3 Riverside Dr., Andover, MA
NEOLab (New England Orthodontic Laboratory) occupied space on the second floor of 3 Riverside Dr., and expanded into the first floor, nearly doubling its footprint. The expansion was needed to meet growing demand for its orthodontic appliances. Working from design plans from Maugel DeStefano Architects, the Vantage team built two...
Winter Wonders: The Daily News Boys Hockey MVPs of the 2020s
The recognition showcases the most valuable players in boys hockey from the Daily News from the 2020s. Key highlights include Tyler Godfrey of Triton, who led his team to 17 wins and 6 shutouts in 2019-20, and Owen Spence of Newburyport, who helped his team dominate with an impressive defense in 2020-21. Jon Groth emerged as a notable scorer in 2021-22, while goalies Jamie Brooks and Damien Lamb starred in subsequent seasons, solidifying Newburyport's status in the sport. Each player not only excelled on the ice but also made significant contributions off it post-graduation.
Urban College of Boston Names Haverhill Woman as CFO
A Haverhill woman was recently named chief financial officer at Urban College of Boston, a private, nonprofit two-year college. Erline Tanice, a community college graduate herself, previously served as the finance director at Commonwealth Corporation and bring both financial leadership expertise and a commitment to the community. “We are thrilled...
'Surfing saved my life': Wounded Warriors ride the waves at Hampton's North Beach
HAMPTON — Oscar Toce made the shaka, also known as the “hang loose” sign, with his hands as he surfed on his belly. He toppled over when he hit the shore, but with the help of other surfers, he picked himself back up on the board and went back to the ocean, hoping to catch another wave. ...
Men's Soccer Falls to Merrimack in Season Opener
PHILADELPHIA – The Saint Joseph's men's soccer team suffered an opening day defeat on Thursday evening, falling to Merrimack in a 2-1 contest on Sweeney Field. Neither side were able to generate chances in the opening half, the two teams combining for 21 fouls and just three shots, none of them on target.
Select Board, Finance Committee and residents weigh-in on Wildwood building project
WILMINGTON — The Select Board invited Wildwood building project designer Dore + Whittier to present and receive feedback from other town committees and residents at their meeting on Monday, Aug. 19. Chair Greg Bendel clarified that there was no vote being made that night by this board, but it was their intention to allow the public to comment relative to the preferred building option.
WATCH: Surveillance video shows armed robbery at Chelsea convenience store
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - Authorities are searching for an armed robber who held up a convenience store in Chelsea at gunpoint on Friday. Surveillance video shows the robber walk into Family Food Mart on Revere Beach Parkway and demand the employee working at the time to empty the cash register at gunpoint.
School Committee receives MSBA project update
WILMINGTON — The School Committee met on Monday night at 5 p.m. over Zoom to receive a presentation on the MSBA project from designer Dore + Whittier. Rani Philips of Dore + Whittier reminded the community that the project is currently in the feasibility study phase. In order to create potential options, they held a series of educational visioning meetings where they developed priorities for a new space and created a summary of proposed spaces to meet building and educational needs.
Most state primary races uncontested
WILMINGTON — The state primary happens on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The deadline to register to vote in time for this election, or change parties, is this Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. Libertarian, Democrat, and Republican ballots will be available during the state...
‘A Big Win’: Harvard Expands Kosher Options in Undergraduate Dining Halls
Harvard Hillel will now serve hot lunches and dinners after the University expanded its kosher food options ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. By Sami E. Turner. Harvard University Dining Services will expand its kosher food options after a decades-long effort to introduce hot kosher lunches in undergraduate dining halls covered by the College’s undergraduate meal plan.
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