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EEE detected in mosquitoes in Taunton, Westport
For the first time in 2024, Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in mosquitoes in Bristol County, Massachusetts. EEE was found in a mosquito sample in Taunton on August 6, and Westport on August 12. In both instances, the mosquitoes were those that almost exclusively bite birds, and for that reason the EEE risk level in Taunton and Westport remains low for now.
Man wanted in jewelry-snatchings in several Boston neighborhoods
A man is wanted in connection with several robberies in four Boston neighborhoods, police said, asking for the public's help in finding the alleged thief. The unarmed robberies occurred in Hyde Park, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury between June 8 and Aug. 4, Boston police said. The man, who...
‘This is finishing school now’: Red Sox’ top prospects work on the final touches of their game in Worcester
WORCESTER -- The talent of the Red Sox’ top three prospects is undeniable, and has brought them to the highest level in the minors. Now it’s time for them to put the finishing touches on their game to prepare for the next stop and get a taste of what lies ahead.
'It Ends With Us' Filming Locations Make New Jersey Look like Boston
Book enthusiasts on TikTok have long been raving about Colleen Hoover’s tumultuous romance, It Ends With Us. The film adaptation (starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar) hit theaters on Aug. 9th. We meet Lively’s character in the wake of her father’s death, which she seems unexpectedly unemotional about. It’s later revealed that her mom was a victim of physical abuse at the hands of her dad – a pattern she winds up repeating while falling head over heels for a handsome doctor named Ryle. After watching the Baldoni-directed project, more people are talking about Lily Bloom’s twisted love story and the scenic It Ends With Us filming locations they can visit in real life.
Acushnet’s Troop 11 holds Eagle Court
Harrison Letourneau is Acushnet Troop 11’s newest Eagle Scout. His Eagle Court of Honor was held this Saturday, 8/10/24, at the Council on Aging/Senior Center in Acushnet, making him the ninth Eagle in a troop that is only seven years old. Harrison has been a Scout since the first...
Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Brookline Department of Health and Human Services is reminding residents to take precautionary measures to reduce exposure to mosquito-borne diseases as peak mosquito season continues. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the levels of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) throughout the Commonwealth....
Remembering Henry Lee’s legacy of defending Boston’s parks
The Boston Public Garden lost a friend this week. Henry Lee was a pioneer in protecting Boston’s beloved open space. He stood up to a sizable challenge in the 1970s to ward off construction and led Friends of the Public Garden for over 40 years in preserving an iconic piece of Boston’s landscape.
Dorchester's Ronan Park Comes Alive with BPD's Summer Series Field Day, Fostering Community Bonds
The Boston Police Department (BPD) hosted a Summer Series Field Day at Ronan Park in Dorchester, offering a day packed with activities, from soccer to kickball to basketball, engaging local youth in a spirited display of community interaction. Officers from various units, including District C-11, the Bureau of Community Engagement, Bicycle Unit, School Engagement Unit, and the Cadets, along with academy Recruit Class 64-24, converged upon the park to join in the fun.
Lab mistake prompts boil water advisory in North Attleborough
(WJAR) — A mistake in the laboratory caused a major inconvenience for businesses and residents in North Attleborough. One place that had to adjust their schedule is Mary Lou’s, a popular coffee shop along Route 1. “As soon as we got that advisory, we shut our water lines...
State to expand offshore wind terminal in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD — To cement Massachusetts’ position in the offshore wind industry, the state is expanding its first (and the country’s first) marshaling terminal to handle bigger and heavier turbine components as several staging sites come online along the East Coast. “This expansion is needed to maintain...
Doctors warn about candied fruit TikTok trend that could cause serious burns
BOSTON - Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a new TikTok trend that can cause serious burns, especially in children. It involves making homemade candied fruit.What's the candied fruit trend?Nearly 25% of TikTok users are children under the age of 17. Knowing that, doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a viral video that shows how to make homemade Tanghulu, otherwise known as Chinese candied fruit. The video has received nearly 14 million views and growing.To make the treat, users are instructed to microwave sugar or hard candies to the melting point and then dip...
Boston is trying to improve its nightlife. Is it working?
Boston has been working to make its nightlife more fun and inclusive. But its entertainment rating — nightlife, festivals and cultural events — is one factor for the many young people who say they're planning to move away. But the long-standing statewide bans on happy hour and alcohol...
Sports Hub Underground: Catching up on the past month in Boston sports
Matt & Ty are back with a new episode after a month away, as the guys both took time off and tended to personal matters before finally returning to the Sports Hub studios. They catch up on all the big Boston sports stories from the past few weeks. (0:50) Opening...
Labor fight brews over Carney Hospital employees’ severance pay
Beverly Lawler says she needs a miracle — and soon. The 62-year-old has spent nearly half a century working for Steward Health Care: 30 years at Quincy Medical Center, which shuttered in 2014, and the last decade as a nurse aide at Carney Hospital. Now with Carney slated to close in two weeks, Lawler expects to lose her job, her health insurance and about $20,000 in unused paid time off she’s accrued during her career.
Funeral for Boston man killed in Aug. 4 stabbing announced
The family of a Boston man killed in a recent stabbing announced the date of his upcoming funeral. Daniel Coke, 45, died on Aug. 4 after a stabbing in the area of 10 Amory Terrace, Boston police said in a statement on Aug. 8. Visitation will be held twice before...
Worrell proposes equity ordinance for city policies
Yawu Miller is the former senior editor of the Bay State Banner. He has written for the Banner since 1988.... VIEW BIO. City Councilor Brian Worrell last week filed an ordinance that would require the city to review proposed policies with an equity lens to ensure people of color and other historically marginalized groups are not negatively affected.
ArrowFest celebrates local talent and a new nonprofit arts space
Celina Colby is an arts and travel reporter with a fondness for Russian novels.... VIEW BIO. In celebration of its grand opening, new nonprofit arts space Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge will host ArrowFest, an 11-day festival featuring more than 40 performances and events by local artists. Arrow Street Arts...
Gun Violence Memorial Project coming to Boston
Celina Colby is an arts and travel reporter with a fondness for Russian novels.... VIEW BIO. When the Gun Violence Memorial Project was launched in 2019, there were an average of 700 gun-related deaths every week in the United States. In 2024, the weekly average has been 840. The need for a space of collective mourning, remembrance and awareness is greater than ever.
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