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Labor Day celebrations from Cambridge’s past reflect holiday’s complicated history
Labor Day celebrations from Cambridge’s past reflect holiday’s complicated history. For most Cantabrigians today, as well as most people across the nation, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Students and teachers prepare for the return to school and white pants make their exit from the “approved” seasonal wardrobe – at least among those who adhere to long-standing rules of fashion. Many see the long weekend as a chance to get away one last time before the fall routine begins, and the holiday is marked by cookouts, beach trips and blowout sales.
‘Not the end of the story’: Mayor Wu says she is hopeful for Steward Health Care resolution
“I remain hopeful that there will be a solution because we’re all committed to making sure that there will, we’ll still find a way to make sure healthcare is accessible there,” said Mayor Wu.
Operation Clean Sweep seeks volunteers to help clean Palmer Island, New Bedford
SouthCoast Health will have a display and offer giveaways and provide volunteers. Clean Coast Coalition will be providing a demonstration featuring a remote-controlled aqua-drone which conducts water quality testing, records and transmits live footage, and filters debris out of the water to be separated into four categories; trash, compostables, plastics, and other recyclables.
21 drivers arrested, dozens cited in crackdown on New Hampshire roads at start of holiday weekend
The start of the Labor Day weekend resulted in at least 21 arrests, dozens of citations and hundreds of warnings for drivers on New Hampshire roadways during a crackdown on impaired driving, state police said.
Two deaths in one Massachusetts town cast doubt on the relationship between police and prosecutors
Weeks after a mistrial was declared in the high-profile murder case of Karen Read, more allegations of police misconduct surfaced in the same Massachusetts county where a former police detective was charged in the 2021 death of a pregnant woman, placing a renewed spotlight on the relationship between police and prosecutors.
Transcript: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 1, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 1, 2024.NANCY CORDES: We're joined now by Massachusetts Democratic Governor Maura Healey, who is joining us from Boston this morning. Governor Healey, welcome to Face the Nation. So good to have you. You know, there has been an assumption by many progressives when it comes to Israel that Vice President Harris is more sympathetic towards the Palestinian cause than President Biden is. But when she was interviewed this week, she said that actually, she is in...
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
Fall creeping in
TEMPERATURE SWINGS The next few days will feature big temperature swings from morning to afternoon. Have a jacket on hand for the AM commute to work or school with 40s and 50s expected each day. Afternoon highs in the 70s and abundant sunshine will make for a spectacular stretch. Humidity will remain low too. Enjoy! WEEKEND RAIN POTENTIAL More clouds will mix in Friday as our winds shift. Onshore flow may trigger a spot sprinkle, but the chances look quite low right now. Saturday will be iffy with a storm system drawing closer. The latest data has measurable rain holding off with simply thickening clouds overhead. Sunday is the better bet for showers with a slow front coming through. Timing a storm this many days in advance is a challenge. There are a lot of moving parts to this storm system, so make sure to check back in with us this week for the latest timing of rain and weather impacts as things can speed up or slow down!
Playoff Riorden Stands Tall as Chaos Upset Cannons in Quarterfinals
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There’s nothing quite like the Carolina Chaos in the Premier Lacrosse League playoffs. Blaze Riorden and the sixth-seeded Chaos defense spoiled what amounted to a Boston Cannons home game in Saturday’s quarterfinals, upsetting the second-seeded Cannons 8-4. After a close first half that resulted...
Allston Christmas, move-in day leaves Boston streets jammed
BOSTON - It's Labor Day weekend move-in, with all the trash, traffic and tight parking spots as Boston's college students try to settle in.More than 3,000 parking permitsThis weekend, the city granted more than 3,000 parking permits for moving trucks hoping this won't lead to any storrowing. "There's no system; people are just parking wherever even though they're probably not supposed to," said BU student Avery Russey.Dumpsters were overloaded and mattresses were placed on sidewalks, even though their owners could face fines. With parking at a premium, families are doing the best they can to muscle, lift and drag...
FM Championship crowns inaugural winner after dramatic finish
NORTON — The final 18 holes weren’t enough to decide the winner of the inaugural FM Championship at TPC Boston after Jin Young Ko and Haeran Ryu finished 15-under after four rounds and went to a play off. The two were neck-and-neck most of the day. But after...
Football coach says team has exceptional seniors, promising juniors
As the fall sports season approaches, excitement is building around the North Attleborough High School football team. Head Coach Michael Strachan shared his thoughts on the upcoming season, highlighting the team’s strengths and strategies. “We have an exceptional group of seniors this year,” Strachan explained. With new senior...
Pirates' treasure isn't buried: Hull High football embraces legacy of 2022 state champs
HULL – Figuratively speaking, the memory of the 2022 Hull High football team looms large over the current edition of the team. Literally, it looms large when the Pirates are in the school's weight room. A banner commemorating that 13-0 season that culminated in a Division 8 Super Bowl win over KIPP Academy went...
FM Championship, LPGA, TPC Boston planning to expand from year one
NORTON — The first FM Championship wasn’t done yet, but Patrick Healy was already making plans for the second one. During the two-hour delay that held off the conclusion of Sunday’s final round at the TPC Boston in Norton, Healy expressed satisfaction about how the first year of the event had transpired.
VACATIONING MAINE FIREFIGHTER PULLS DROWNING VICTIM FROM POND IN WELLFLEET
[WELLFLEET FD MEDIA STATEMENT] “On August 31, Wellfleet Fire was dispatched to a possible drowning at Dyer Pond. An off-duty Firefighter/AEMT from Kennebunk Fire-Rescue, pulled the individual from the water and initiated CPR. On the ambulance’s arrival the rescued swimmer had a pulse and was counsious. His lifesaving actions and CPR led to a positive outcome in a otherwise dire situation.” [KENNEBUNK FIRE-RESCUE MEDIA STATEMENT] “David Tapley was vacationing with family when he recognized that a civilian was drowning. Wellfleet Fire Department was responding for this emergency. FF/AEMT Tapley initiated the water rescue and removed the victim to shore. FF/AEMT Tapley then immediately recognized the victim was pulseless and apneic and initiated CPR. Upon the arrival of Wellfleet Fire Department the patient had a pulse and was breathing on their own. FF/AEMT Tapley assisted extricating the patient to their ambulance. The patient is expected to make a full recovery with no neural deficits.”
See all homes sold in Norfolk County, Aug. 25 to Aug. 31
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Norfolk County reported from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. There were 176 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,296-square-foot home on Arcadia Road in Weymouth that sold for $752,500. Avon.
Patriots announce captains, with three new faces in the mix
FOXBOROUGH - The Patriots announced their slate of captains for the 2024 season, the first under Jerod Mayo as coach. Center David Andrews, linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, and Deatrich Wise were captains last year. New to the mix are quarterback Jacoby Brissett, safety Jabrill Peppers, and long snapper Joe Cardona.
10 Patriots Entering Their Final Season With New England
Week 1 is finally here for the New England Patriots, who'll run out a new-look roster in 2024. New England's biggest additions came via the draft, though the Pats added a couple of veteran playmakers to the mix in free agency. With Drake Maye in the fold, this year will...
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