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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...
Legally blind resident struggles with bike lanes in Boston's South End
BOSTON — James Alan Fox, a legally blind resident of Boston's South End, has voiced concerns over the increasing number of bike lanes in the area, following a collision with a cyclist. "I’ve been legally blind since birth," Fox said. "I only have very limited peripheral vision. So I...
Boston police arrest man with loaded firearm in Roxbury
BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department’s Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 21-year-old Roxbury man Thursday night after allegedly finding him in possession of a loaded firearm. The arrest occurred at about 7:50 p.m. near 83 Humboldt Ave. when officers on patrol noticed Ricardo Watson, who...
Boston restaurant owner pleads guilty to North End shooting
BOSTON - A North End restaurant owner accused of opening fire outside a popular bakery last year has changed his plea to guilty. Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street, with whom he's had a years-long feud. Although bullets didn't strike the victim, they did hit the Modern Pastry Shop."He took responsibility""That was the whole purpose of today. He took responsibility for what he did," said defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio.She said what happened that day was a mental health issue, and that he's had a volatile relationship with the court...
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.
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.
CBRE negotiates $23 million sale of 250,000 s/f retail complex - Riverway Plaza
Weymouth, MA CBRE has completed the $23 million sale of Riverway Plaza, a 250,000 s/f retail center located at 715-795 Bridge St. An institutional investor acquired the retail property in metro-Boston from CBRE Investment Management. The CBRE team of Nat Heald and Jordana Roet spearheaded the marketing campaign for the...
Playdate at The Little Gym of Medway
We could not be more excited to have a Playdate at The Little Gym of Medway!. The Little Gym of Medway will be offering trial classes as a part of our playdate session this September. It will include a parent-child class and a Pre-K class. This playdate is geared toward children ages 4 months to 6 years old, but they offer classes up to 12 years old. Their classes are geared towards engaging the child’s mind and body with activities that will help them grow into confident, strong individuals ready to take on any challenges.
9-year-old robbed at gunpoint in Dorchester park, 2 teens arrested
BOSTON - Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park on Thursday evening. Police say the boy and another person were waiting for a cookout to start at Children's Park when two 15-year-olds approached them with a replica gun. The teens demanded the victim's shoes, money and cellphone and then took off.The suspects were quickly tracked down by police and arrested. The two suspects were arraigned Friday afternoon in West Roxbury Juvenile Court on charges of armed robbery and threat to commit a crime. Their names have not been released. "Being robbed at gunpoint is a terrifying experience for anyone. But the age of the victim here, and the ages of the charged juveniles, adds an extra layer of shock and heartbreak. I commend this young boy and the adults present for providing the information that led to the arrest," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. Both suspects were held without bail pending dangerous hearings on July 30.
Assistant principal who quietly resigned from Hull High hired in similar position in Mansfield
Julie Burke, now known as Julie Burke Israel, was mentioned among other hires by Mansfield Superintendent Teresa Murphy in a district newsletter on June 20. When questioned about Burke’s absence from Hull High in May, former Superintendent Judith Kuehn asked that the public “respect her privacy” and would give no further details about the administrator’s prolonged absence. Burke Israel did not attend Hull High’s graduation, and her resignation was not discussed at the school committee’s June 24 meeting. The Times’ request to committee Chair David Twombly about why the district did not announce Burke Israel’s departure has gone unanswered.
4H ALARM Robotics Builds Leaders as Well as Robots
Shown is the 4H ALARM FRC Robotics Team after winning the First “Engineering Inspiration Award” at the New England District Championship. The 23 young members of the 4H ALARM FRC Robotics Team 2079, who meet regularly at Franklin’s Red Brick Schoolhouse, had a momentous year building their 120 lb. robot, “Hydra,” and entering it into several First Robotics Competitions this year. This group certainly earns their name, an acronym for “A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers.” Participating in First Robotics Competitions (FRC) run by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the team of students from 8th to 12th grade from 11 local towns, first became second place finalist and winner of the Team Spirit Award at the New England District BSU Event 2024, and later won the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award at both the New England District Championship in West Springfield and WPI. The latter earned them a spot at the World Championship at Houston, Texas.
Save the Date: September 28th Franklin’s Harvest Festival
The 21st Annual Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 28, with a rain date of Sun. Sept. 29, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. It will take place on Main Street and the surrounding streets in downtown Franklin. Put it on your calendar!. Organized by the Franklin Downtown Partnership,...
Soule Homestead looking for volunteers
MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Farm to Table Dinner, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Center is looking for volunteers to help out for a few hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. To sign up, scan the QR code in the image provided, choose Aug.17 and complete the registration.
Wednesday, July 31: More Hidden History
PLYMPTON, Mass. — In Central Mass., we meet a family of Model-T Ford aficionados, and in Boston’s North End we catch up with the stars of a YouTube series exploring neighborhood history. Those stories and more, plus, Ted Reinstein reflects on the decision by Major League Baseball to merge historic records, ensuring the history of Negro League players will be “hidden” no more.
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