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Warm Saturday to kick off weekend in New England
Another stellar weekend in the works. Temps will be warm during the day and comfortable at night. Sea breezes may knock down the temps a bit more on Sunday, and the introduction of heavier cloud cover means that today will be the warmest of the two weekend days. A weak...
Recruits react to Boston College football BBQ
On Thursday, Bill O'Brien and his Boston College football staff held a recruiting BBQ on campus. Recruits, mostly local, from the Class of '25 and beyond came on campus to meet the staff, and participate in a variety of events. The BBQ has already paid dividends with two commitments already announcing. Williston Northampton (Mass.) '26 Dean Ruksnaitis announcing first, followed up by '26 Catholic Memorial defensive lineman Mac Fitzgerald who announced his intentions on social media.
How Boston's bid for 2024 Summer Olympics flamed out in 2015
BOSTON — What if the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games was a boat parade down the Charles River in Boston instead of the River Seine in Paris? For a few months in 2015, it looked possible, but the bid to bring the Olympic flame to Massachusetts burned out in spectacular fashion.
Boston biotech firm lays off 25% of its staff, cuts CEOs salary
Cue Biopharma Inc. has laid off employees as it focuses resources on its autoimmune programs. The Boston biotech said Thursday afternoon that it had reduced its staff by about 25%, impacting research, development and general and administrative roles. These cuts and the company’s other “operational efficiencies” are expected to extend its runway into mid-2025.
Enter to Win Tickets to See Missy Elliott in Boston
Missy Elliott is bringing her "Out of This World: The Experience" Tour to Boston and we have your chance to enter to win tickets. Missy is coming to TD Garden on Saturday, August 10 along with Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland for an unforgettable night. Tickets are still available through...
Boston College Football 2024: Freshman on Defense Preview
Quality over quantity. That’s the mantra of this recruiting class. With all the turmoil of BC’s late stage coaching transition and the college football transfer portal writ large, we have ourselves a class primarily composed of kids that the current coach didn’t initially recruit. All of them, however, have stuck by and bought into what Bill O’Brien had to say to them. There is an opportunity here. It’s a big jump from high school to college, so as always there may not be much playing time this year (although there have been a number of exceptions for the Eagles these past few seasons), but glass half full the incoming freshmen may have more attention given and room to grow.
Red Sox-Yankees will bring a playoff feel to Fenway Park
BOSTON -- After an impressive first half of the season, the Red Sox have stumbled out of the All-Star break. A series against the rival New York Yankees could be just what they need to get back on track.With the Yankees currently atop the Wild Card standings and the Red Sox hoping to get there at some point, this series feels pretty important. Even though the fans in the stands will be in shorts and t-shirts this weekend, the series It should bring a bit of a playoff feel to Fenway Park with both teams desperate for a series win.Red...
Massachusetts man charged in connection with illegal firearm smuggling between the US and Dominican Republic using household items
BOSTON – A Boston man was arrested and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with illegal firearm smuggling between the United States and the Dominican Republic. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 26-year-old Alexis Lara Herrera was charged with one count of smuggling goods from the United States; aiding and abetting. Herrera made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston last Friday and pleaded not guilty. He is currently being held in federal custody pending trial.
Boston Man Arrested After Police Find Loaded Gun During Roslindale Traffic Stop
Early Friday morning in Roslindale, a Boston neighborhood, a routine traffic stop escalated into something more serious when police arrested a man after discovering a firearm and ammunition in his vehicle. According to Boston Police Department, officers attached to District B-3 (Mattapan) were patrolling Shandon Road around 1:15 AM when they noticed an SUV idling. After a check revealed the SUV's expired registration, the officers pulled over the vehicle at 485 American Legion Highway.
Salem Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Role in North Shore Drug Trafficking Operation
A Salem man has received a 70-month prison sentence for his contribution to a drug trafficking operation that saw tens of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills, laced with dangerous substances such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, distributed on the North Shore. Kion Shepherd, a 25-year-old from Salem, was handed down this sentence by Chief U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV, as announced today by the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was also assigned three years of supervised release following his prison term.
Admissions Director Q&A: Justin Aier of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management
We are back in Boston again for this Admissions Director Q&A as we sit down with Justin Aier, Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment at the Boston College Carroll School of Management. Justin has been a part of the Boston College Carroll School Graduate Admissions team for over six...
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird hangs 24 points on the Atlanta Hawks in just one quarter
Sometimes in the retelling of the history of the Boston Celtics during the prime years of franchise icon Larry Bird, what gets lost is the ability of the Hick From French Lick (as he was sometimes called) to put points on the board at will. A classic example of his...
Nantucket Select Board Wants Renegotiation Of Current Wind Agreement
The Nantucket Select Board is planning to renegotiate its good neighbor agreement with Vineyard Wind. The Select Board decided to act days after a huge turbine blade failed and broke apart, sending fiberglass and foam onto Nantucket beaches. The panel finds that the emergency has revealed that Vineyard Wind's communication...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Man cashes in after a dream of diamonds with a stop at a South Shore 7-Eleven. What he won
Marilyn Monroe famously told the world that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A Plymouth man recently became awfully friendly with them as well. After dreaming the night before about...
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