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Norwegian Jade Arrives in Boston for Fall Season
The Norwegian Jade recently arrived in Boston to kick off a fall season in the U.S. Northeast and Canada. Extending through late October, the program features a series of roundtrip cruises to destinations in Canada and New England, such as Corner Brook, Charlottetown and Portland. After sailing from its new...
State gets down and dirty aiding Alewife Brook cleanup
Providing the following account is Kristin Anderson, founder of Save the Alewife Brook, the volunteer group that has been seeking since October 2022 to clean up the long, sewage-infested waterway bordering Arlington. On Aug. 31, she reported a significant step taken by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation --...
Boston hotel workers poised to strike if deal isn’t reached by Sunday
“They’re willing to go on strike to get what they deserve,” Aramayo explained Saturday. “I think the easiest way to explain this is if you ask any hotel worker whether the economy is working for them, they’ll say, ‘Absolutely not.’”
Evening Notes: Bruins’ Swayman, Dubois & Flames’ Trade Talks
The Boston Bruins are considering a short-term bridge deal for goaltender Jeremy Swayman as contract discussions continue past Labor Day. With a .919 save percentage across 132 NHL games and previous accolades, Swayman has built a solid case for a significant contract. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals plan to pair Pierre-Luc Dubois with Tom Wilson to boost his scoring potential after a lackluster season, while the Calgary Flames are reportedly exploring trade options, including players like Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson, signaling a potential rebuilding phase.
Rockland Man Critically Injured by Falling Tree While Operating Machinery on His Property
A 62-year-old man from Rockland, Massachusetts, suffered critical injuries while performing yard work on his property after being impaled by part of a tree, as per 7NEWS. The incident took place on Saturday, and Rockland Fire Department officials stated the man was operating a machine designed to clear a wooded area when the tree fell and pierced the vehicle, subsequently impaling him.
2024 FM Championship money: Purse, winner’s share, updated prize money payout
The 2024 FM Championship prize money payout is from the $3.8 million purse, with 78 professional players who complete four rounds at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass., earning LPGA Tour prize money and an official-money paycheck this week. The winner's share of the FM Championship prize pool is at $570,000,...
Top stories: Saint Anne's hospital will have new owner; remembering Jim Soule
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: Somerset Berkley Regional High School held a vigil to honor Zachary Deane, who on Aug. 10 died of rhabdomyosarcoma, a fast-attacking and lethal form of cancer. “This just meant the world...
Fire destroys 19th-century building used as wedding venue, restaurant in Groton, Massachusetts
GROTON, Mass. — Flames consumed a 19th-century Massachusetts building that's now used as a wedding venue and farm-to-table restaurant early Sunday morning. The fire at The Herb Lyceum, located at 368 Main St. in Groton, was initially reported at approximately 4:12 a.m. by customers who were staying in a rental unit that's also located on the grounds of the Gilson Family Homestead, fire officials said. While the rental unit was not damaged, a former carriage house that was the centerpiece of the venue was assessed to be a total loss.
Karen Read supporters to host national standout demonstrations
DEDHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - Supporters of Karen Read are scheduled to take to the street Monday for a series of standout demonstrations across the country. Read is facing charges after prosecutors said she hit and killed her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her car and left him to die in the snow outside the Canton home of a fellow Boston police officer in January 2022.
Two Men Arrested on a Felony & False Name in Maine
Two men were arrested after a traffic stop on the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge in Brewer. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office said the driver, 43-year-old Jeremy Carr from Harmony, had a federal arrest warrant and suspended license. Suspect Gave False Information to Officers. The passenger, 41-year-old Earl Jenkins from Massachusetts,...
What’s opened and what’s closed on Labor Day in Massachusetts?
Labor Day, the federal holiday that celebrates the achievements of workers in the United States, will be Monday, Sept. 2. Labor Day was originally recognized by labor activists and a couple of states before it became a federal holiday, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Oregon was the first...
Three things I know, three things I think ahead of Boston College's season opener against FSU
I know Boston College will be more disciplined than their last matchup. The fact that Boston College made a school high 18 penalties last year against the Noles, and still only lost by two points continues to blow my mind. You would think that a game in which that many mistakes happen would lead to a blowout, especially against a College Football Playoff contender. Well, that won't be happening again. According to multiple players this summer, that game has stuck out for Bill O'Brien and he has talked about it for months. He is a discipline minded coach, and based off what I've seen at camp, he is not going to let that kind of slop happen again.
Driver trapped in car after striking pole in Brockton
One person was injured overnight when their car struck a pole in Brockton, Massachusetts. The Brockton Fire Department says it responded to the 600th block of Pleasant Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday for a motor vehicle crash involving a car versus a pole. The driver had to be extricated. There...
Massachusetts man wins $2.64 million State Lottery prize thanks to wife; here is how he plans to spend it
A Massachusetts man is the winner of a $2.64 million jackpot prize that was at stake in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks drawing that took place Saturday, August 24. Kevin Connor from the village of Rochdale in the town of Leicester, who claimed his prize at Massachusetts State Lottery...
Women’s Volleyball Splits Tri-Match at Emerson
BOSTON, Mass. – The Manhattanville University women’s volleyball team split a tri-match at Emerson on Saturday afternoon to wrap up the season’s opening weekend in Boston. After sweeping Nazareth in the opener, the Valiants fell to host Emerson in four sets to head back home holding a 2-1 record. Match One Recap: Manhattanville 3, Nazareth 0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-22) The Valiants snatched a second-straight win to open up the year with a sweep of the Golden Flyers to begin Saturday’s action. Loren Hernandez’ (Toa Baja, Puerto Rico/American Military Academy) 12 kills and four service aces led the Valiants’ offensive effort.…
One arrested in connection with Dorchester stabbing near historic Strand Theatre
BOSTON — Police are investigating a stabbing near the Strand Theatre in Dorchester early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the scene at Uphams Corner just before 8:30 a.m. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover. Authorities have arrested one individual in connection with...
Plymouth Man Charged in Fatal Crash Suspected of Street Racing on Massachusetts Highway
A tragic event unfolded on a Massachusetts highway last Friday night when a woman was killed in a crash that authorities believe may have involved street racing. According to NBC Boston, Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident on Route 3 around 10:30 p.m. There, they discovered a woman who had been ejected from a Jeep Grand Cherokee. She was rushed to a Boston hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Man at Boston’s Logan airport stopped for allegedly having an “unusual and highly volatile explosive”
Defendant allegedly sought to inspire Armenian militants. “BOSTON – A Newton, Mass. man has been charged with allegedly engaging in a scheme to conceal his efforts to develop bomb making skills after he triggered an explosion in his dormitory room at the University of Chicago. He is also charged with making false statements to federal officials at Logan International Airport after his bags set off alarms for explosives.
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