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Brody Byrne, Age 7, is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
Business in the front, party in the back. 7-year-old Brody Byrne from South Boston is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, which is taking place this summer. He’s the only kid from Boston competing!. “I started growing my mullet in...
BPD adds 20 more mopeds to its tally of confiscated vehicles
The seizure comes as part of a weekslong moped crackdown. Officers seized 20 mopeds in the Back Bay and South End on Thursday, in response to ongoing community concerns about “reckless” driving, police say. Officers were conducting traffic enforcement this week of off highway vehicles — including unlicensed...
Attleboro police seek help after finding 20 abandoned kittens
Attleboro police are asking the public for help after finding 20 abandoned kittens. Police said they received a report from a woman on Tuesday who found a box of kittens near the Woodlawn Cemetry. Animal control and MSPCA Police were notified. According to police, a dark colored minivan was seen...
Brockton Man Found Guilty in Cocaine Trafficking Scheme, Awaits Sentencing After Federal Conviction
A Brockton man has been convicted in a federal court for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that saw large quantities of cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to various parts of Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Robert Monteiro, 40, faced judgment yesterday and now awaits sentencing set for October 24, 2024, as reported by The U.S. Attorney’s Office. Monteiro's conviction is one of several linked to a larger drug trafficking operation intercepted by federal and local law enforcement agencies.
New England coast to be smacked by whipping winds, gnarly waves as storm approaches region
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on an area of low pressure off the East Coast of the U.S. that’s expected to approach New England as we close out the weekend, bringing the risk of strong winds, rough surf and precipitation that could ruin beach plans across the region.
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
From Newton, Massachusetts, to Scranton: John Krasinski and B.J. Novak Together for Decades
There are so many actors from New England who have made it big. From Adam Sandler to Seth Myers, Sarah Silverman, Dan Brown, Stephen King, Mandy Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Rachel Dratch, the list goes on and on. I have to think, however, that The Office deserves a Dundee Award for the most cast members from Massachusetts. Two of them are even from the same city.
Red Sox whiff on favorable Rays trade situation as division rival cuts them in line
The Boston Red Sox have entered trade deadline buyer mode with their move to acquire veteran lefty James Paxton. The Tampa Bay Rays have entered a clear sell mode with their first move before the deadline. They dished outfielder Randy Arozarena, who has multiple years remaining on his contract, to the Mariners. The two rivals may be able to help each other ... or so we thought.
Investigation Results in Four Men Arrested for Organized Retail Theft
Four men were arrested for Organized Retail Theft following an investigation by with Hingham and Weymouth Police on Friday in a Hingham shopping center parking lot. On July 19, 2024 Hingham Detectives were contacted by Weymouth Police Detectives who had observed suspicious activity by the four men inside an SUV at a shopping center in Weymouth and followed the SUV into the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Detectives continued to observe the suspicious activity of the men as they walked in and out of the Apple Store.
Brody Byrne, Age 7, is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
Business in the front, party in the back. 7-year-old Brody Byrne from South Boston is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, which is taking place this summer. “I started growing my mullet in Covid. Last summer, I had a bad barber...
Faulkner Hospital nurses also approve 1-day strike
Nurses are demanding equal pay and help to address unsafe staffing and patient safety issues. Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain overwhelmingly voted Thursday to authorize a potential one-day strike. According to the Massachusetts Nurses Association, the nurses are demanding equal pay with Brigham and...
Boston Resident Will Run Relay Race To Advocate For Kidney Donations
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Boston resident and living kidney donor Teagan Walter is running a relay race to prove a point. WBZ NewsRadio recently spoke to Walter, who is planning to run the Wild West Relay race within a pack of a dozen fellow kidney donors and recipients. “I...
East Boston Police Build Bridges with Local Youth Through Day of Engagement and Education
It's not all sirens and serious faces at East Boston's District A-7 police station. Recently, officers exchanged their regular duties for a day of community engagement, hosting youngsters from Little Adventures and La Vaca Lola daycare centers. The kids, donned in faux police uniforms complete with body-worn cameras and radios, had a firsthand experience of police work in their community.
Piatelli Top Tier: These guys were the defensive standouts
FRANKLIN, Mass. – Earlier this week, the Piatelli Lacrosse Club announced that it will be partnering with Top Tier Lacrosse. One of their first collaborations took place earlier this month, when both entities put on the Piatelli Lacrosse Central Showcase at Dean College. That event featured two dozen college...
Car Crashes Into Oak Bluffs Home
A person was taken into police custody early Friday morning after a car ran into a home on Samoset avenue in Oak Bluffs. Firefighters responded to the corner of Kennebec avenue and Samoset avenue at 12:44 a.m. for a report of a Dodge Charger hitting a house, Oak Bluffs deputy fire Chief Stephen Foster said. There was no one in the home at the time.
Stores already preparing for Massachusetts sales tax holiday
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The much-anticipated tax-free weekend in Massachusetts is fast approaching as stores and customers prepare for the sales. Many in the Bay State have their calendars marked as August 10 and August 11 is the state’s annual sales tax-free weekend, which means no sales tax on items up to $2500 dollars.
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...
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