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City Council approves public hearing on horse racetrack proposal: What must happen first
The proposal to bring a thoroughbred horse racetrack to Gardner has taken a step forward. In a 9-to-2 vote on Monday, the City Council voted to approve a measure to schedule an informal meeting for the purpose of a presentation on the proposal and to schedule a public hearing to determine if the property at 827 Green St. be approved as a location of a running horse racing track. ...
Bob's To Close Fitchburg, Westborough Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
The stores will remain open through July 14 as the company sells its remaining items at greatly reduced prices. Some things were marked down as much as 70 percent, according to a news release. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last month, is $29.4 million in debt,...
USA Mens Bronze Medal vs Switzerland
In a thrilling rematch of the men’s opening game, the American team lined up against host Switzerland to compete for a medal. Korey Wilson initiated the scoring with an early tip-in goal from a Nick Carter point shot. The scoring for the Leominster boys continued with JD Dutney finding the back of the net, courtesy of a superb feed from Brandon Jones.
Rob Gronkowski tells epic story about late teammate Ryan Mallett
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had an epic story to tell about his former teammate, the late Ryan Mallett. Gronkowski recalled a moment when Mallett was talking to him during the 2011 AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos. The quarterback issued a challenge to the tight end, and Gronkowski took it and ran with it.
Mass. weather: Rain expected throughout Fourth of July weekend
You might want to bring an umbrella to your Fourth of July barbecue. Although “no washouts” are expected, some scattered showers could impact your Fourth of July plans, the National Weather Service warned. The weather service shared a chart showing the probability of precipitation. Most of Thursday afternoon...
Massachusetts NICU patients decked out for July Fourth
BOSTON — Patients in the neonatal intensive care unit at Mass General for Children and Brigham and Women's Hospital got decked out for their first Independence Day. The babies got dressed up in red-white-and-blue, stars and banners. The hospital says traditions like this help create positive memories for families...
GoFundMe raises money for funeral of Mass. Air National Guard member
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member is being remembered for his “resilience, intelligence, and determination.”. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. Family and friends remembered him for “his sharp intellect and unwavering determination...
Why are flags at half-staff in Mass. ahead of Fourth of July?
The U.S. flag and Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag are being lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in honor of a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who died in June. Pierre D. Dushime, of Natick, died on June 25 “while serving our country,” according to a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — With just one day away, celebrations for Fourth of July are already underway in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From music, fireworks, parades, and more – there’s festivities happening all across Southern New England. Here are a list of celebrations in the area...
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Massachusetts Receives EPA Grant To Support Water Quality Monitoring
BOSTON – State environmental officials recently visited King’s Beach in Lynn, Massachusetts to discuss the $254,000 grant awarded to the state by the EPA to protect regional beachgoers by supporting water quality monitoring at state beaches. The funds, provided through the BEACH Act grant program, aim to ensure that all residents have clean, safe beaches […] The post Massachusetts Receives EPA Grant To Support Water Quality Monitoring appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Seven MetroWest communities have a median home sale price higher than $1 million
Why have housing prices in Massachusetts gotten so high? And with the economy now slowing, when will we see these price increases start to moderate? The answer to the first question is well documented. There isn't nearly enough inventory — and hasn't been for several years — to accommodate demand, with restrictive local zoning cited by state officials as the No. 1 culprit. ...
Jerod Mayo introducing element at Patriots practice that Bill Belichick avoided
Since Robert Kraft named Jerod Mayo the next head coach of the New England Patriots, there have been high expectations regarding the types of changes he will implement, some of which are long needed. Because Bill Belichick had run things the same way for over twenty years, the idea of...
DPH: First West Nile Virus of season found in mosquito samples on the South Shore
Health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors. State health officials are urging the public to use bug spray when outdoors after West Nile virus was detected on Tuesday in recently collected mosquito samples. It is the first detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes this...
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