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Neighbors rally to support family of stroke-stricken BPD sergeant
City neighborhoods and the policy community are rallying around a veteran Boston Police officer who suffered a stroke while running a road race last month. One show of support for Sgt. Jack Hynes and his family was the large gathering that turned out at a fund-raiser held on Wed., July 10, at the Playwright in South Boston.
Patriots Rookie Drake Maye's Effortless Pass Is Blowing Up Online
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots officially started their 2024 NFL training camp on Wednesday, July 24, in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This marked the training camp debut for Maye and the Patriots' new head coach, Jerod Mayo. New England is coming off a disappointing 2023 ...
Who should be the Cape Cod Baseball League Infielder of the Week?
Welcome to our first Cape Cod Baseball League Infielder of the Week Poll. The CCBL fans can vote for which baseball players they think were standouts during the previous week. The poll will be open from Friday through Thursday. The winner will be announced on Friday along with the new poll. Votes are unlimited.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million ticket sold at gas station
A winning $1 million lottery ticket was sold at a gas station in Massachusetts and the player came forward on Thursday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the lottery’s “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play and was released on June 4. There are still three $4 million grand prizes and five $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 26.
Big Lots closing Massachusetts store amid nationwide closures, bankruptcy speculation
Big Lots, a home goods discount retailer, announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores across the country by the end of the year — including at least one in Massachusetts, federal filings show. The Massachusetts location facing closure is Dennis Port’s 400 Main St. store on Cape Cod,...
Parr discusses World War II
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event in which author James L. Parr discussed his newest book “World War II Massachusetts.” 100+ live attendees gathered together online, eager to hear how those living in Massachusetts during this time were active in World War II (WWII) and its efforts.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
New Bedford Fire Dept. baseball team becomes 2024 Minor Champions!
“Congrats to New Bedford Fire!! Your 2024 Minors Champions!. They knocked off Jeep in the final game by a score of 8-3. A huge performance from Andrew “Sticks” Hinchliffe led the way. Andrew was 3-3 with 4 RBI!. Congrats to all the players and coaches and hats off...
Boston police officer working detail seriously injured after being hit by truck
A Boston police officer working a detail was seriously injured when they were struck by a truck in the North End on Thursday. Boston police confirmed that an officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash at 12:41 p.m. in the area of North Washington and Thacher streets near TD Garden.
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