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West Nile found in Abington; residents urged to stay skeeter safe
Three mosquitoes from Abington’s southeast corner tested positive for West Nile Virus this week, according to town health officials. These mosquitos were collected on July 23, and were tested by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of...
Providence - “Best Run City” - Sends Out Tax Bills After They Are Due
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley claims that he is running the “best run city” in America. While national rankings put Providence at 60th, more governing issues are cropping up, raising more questions about the Smiley administration’s management. The most recent faux pas was this past week when the...
Red Sox overcome Judge's 470-foot homer to beat Yankees
BOSTON — Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox overcame Aaron Judge's 470-foot home run to beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7 Friday night.Judge hit his major league-leading 36th homer, a three-run drive in the seventh on a Zack Kelly cutter that landed in a small section of stands above a back wall and below a videoboard."I try not to watch 'em," Judge said. "I had to check the replay to see where it went."The homer, the fifth-longest of Judge's big league career, put New York...
NEW: Man Shot and Killed in Front of Walmart in Providence
A man was shot and killed in Providence overnight, GoLocal has learned. The incident occurred shortly after 1 AM Saturday morning in front of the Walmart on Silver Spring Street. The Walmart was not open at the time of the shooting. It marks the city’s fifth homicide of the year....
Shelter children may be headed to KP
NORFOLK - It looks like the crisis on the southern border will impact two local school systems. The town of Norfolk and King Philip Regional school systems may be required to educate some children being housed in the temporary homeless family shelter the state recently set up in a former Norfolk prison.
Longtime Adams Village restauranteur mourned after sudden death
Kenny Blasi, the co-owner and proprietor of the popular Adams Village eatery Blasi's Kitchen and Bar, died on Wednesday, July 24 after suffering a heart attack. The Dorchester native leaves behind his wife Maria and their four children, along with many other relatives and friends. He will be waked next Monday, July 29, 4-8 p.m. at John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home in Adams Village. His funeral is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston.
Man jumps into Providence River to allegedly evade police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man allegedly fleeing from police jumped into the Providence River Friday night. Police said he was holding what appeared to be a small bag containing narcotics. According to officials, the man refused to leave the water. An officer suffered a minor injury attempting to grab...
Contaminated soil, decades-old gas tank removed from former 7-11 site
The building has been vacant since the 7-Eleven store closed in 2021. It previously housed a franchise of the Tedeschi Food Shops chain; A Street Liquors occupied the second unit before relocating across the street. In June 2022, surveyors discovered a gasoline storage tank near the Nantasket Avenue border of...
Library Resources of the Month – Bellingham History
There are a number of online resources that can be accessed through the library’s website pertaining to the history of Bellingham. These include the Bellingham High School Yearbooks, Town of Bellingham Annual Reports, Vital Records of Bellingham, History of the Town of Bellingham 1719-1919, two books about Deborah Sampson, and Massachusetts Memories Road Show Photographs.
“Warrior Family” to Collect Books for Boston NICUs at Farmers Market
Adrianna and Joe Costanzo are happy to say that their “miracle baby” Anthony is now a healthy, happy 4-year-old. The family will be collecting new and used books (in good condition) for Boston-area NICU’s at the August 2nd Franklin Farmers Market. Four-year-old Anthony Francis Costanzo, of Franklin,...
Boston Bruins Target Ex-Red Wings Forward for Short-Term Deal
The Boston Bruins face a significant depth challenge on the wing following the departure of key players like DeBrusk and van Riemsdyk, prompting a search for experienced additions, amid constraints due to pending contracts, like Swayman's. One potential target for the team is former Red Wings forward Dominik Kubalik, who struggled with the Ottawa Senators but showcased strong performance in previous seasons.
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