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State pool at Vernon Hill Park due to reopen Thursday
WORCESTER — The Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool at Vernon Hill Park is expected to reopen Thursday after being closed Wednesday because of broken glass at the facility. According to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, vandalism resulted in broken glass entering the pool. ...
Pride Worcester Pageant kicks off Worcester Pride month, and puts 'community in focus'
Aug. 17 promises a particularly glamorous night at Mechanics Hall, as six contestants in their runway best show off for an equally well-dressed crowd at this year’s Pride Worcester Pageant. The pageant will kick off this year’s Pride celebrations in the city, which will culminate with the Sept. 7...
Man charged with attempted murder in shooting inside Worcester high-rise
WORCESTER ― Police had a busy Tuesday afternoon with two shooting incidents happening three miles away and just 90 minutes apart. A city man who is charged with shooting his girlfriend inside the Belmont Tower Apartments, also known as the James P. Lennon Apartments, is being held pending a dangerousness hearing early next...
Family with child affected by SPG4 visits UMass Chan researchers developing gene therapy
A family from Ottawa, Canada, seeking a cure for spastic paraplegia type 4 (SPG4), a rare genetic neurological disorder that progressively weakens and causes spasticity in the legs, recently visited UMass Chan Medical School to meet researchers who are working toward a gene therapy for the disease, for which there is no cure.
City Tap Hosts “Staycation at Our House” in Honor of National Rum Day
Fort Point hotspot throws a three-day tropically themed party. This weekend, City Tap House is infusing some flavors of the tropics into their “Staycation at Our House” three-day event. Coinciding with National Rum Day (August 16), the Fort Point hotspot will be decked in calypso-themed décor complete with floral leis for attendees.
Holden Municipal Light Department, Lightshift Energy and MMWEC Unveil Battery Storage Project in Holden, MA to Strengthen Community Energy Resilience
HOLDEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Holden Municipal Light Department (HMLD) and Lightshift Energy, a leading energy storage project developer, owner and operator, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to celebrate the completion of Lightshift’s newest battery storage project in Holden, Massachusetts, which will serve HMLD and its customers. Developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC), the 5MW/22MWh battery project will charge during low-cost periods of low energy demand, and discharge during higher-cost peak demand periods. This peak-shaving approach enables significant energy savings and environmental benefits for HMLD customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814735762/en/ Massachusetts electeds cut ribbon on new Holden energy project (Photo: Business Wire)
National Grid fails to fix methane leaks in Boston, environmental group claims
Methane leaks from National Grid’s gas pipelines in the Boston area are killing trees and exacerbating heat islands, according to an environmental advocacy organization. The Conservation Law Foundation sent a letter to the utility company Tuesday morning accusing National Grid of breaking federal and state environmental regulations by failing to adequately address the leaks.
Celtics front office willing to foot the bill to remain a championship contender
The Boston Celtics dominated the NBA en route to the 18th championship in franchise history last season. They led the NBA in offensive rating and were second in defensive rating, proving themselves elite on both sides of the floor. Joe Mazzulla's team benefitted from the moves Brad Stevens' made last summer, bringing in Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday via two major trades.The downside to having such an elite roster is that it can get incredibly expensive. Boston is a second-apron luxury tax team that comes with multiple punitive measures, including a high tax bill. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement is...
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.
Former Boston point guard Jeff Teague thinks Celtics fans should thank Steve Kerr for benching Jayson Tatum
For some fans of the Boston Celtics, the dual benching of star forward Jayson Tatum was nearly a personal affront. For others — including Celtics alumni — such a snub is only going to be fuel for future Boston greatness. And among the latter category, we can count former Celtics floor general Jeff Teague.
Baby whale in Boston Harbor causing ferry delays, MBTA says
The juvenile humpback whale is making a splash in the ferry schedule, causing minor delays through August 15. There’s a whale-sized problem affecting the MBTA this week. Ferry service may be slightly delayed due to a baby humpback whale in the Boston Harbor, the MBTA said. The delay should only last through Aug. 15, according to the transit agency.
Before the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard was a knockdown shot
For most fans of the Boston Celtics, our knowledge of combo guard Payton Pritchard began when then-President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge picked the Oregon standout at No. 26 in the 2020 NBA draft. But the West Linn native did not become adept at his craft overnight. He was an...
Winchester Police warn of paving scam
WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Police in Winchester are warning residents of an asphalt scam making the rounds in the community. Police said they are aware that a truck is in town claiming to be from an asphalt paving company, and the driver is soliciting business door-to-door, offering to pave your driveway with leftover asphalt from other jobs in the area at a discounted rate.
John Manning named next provost
President Alan M. Garber ’76 announced today that John F. Manning ’82, J.D. ’85, has been appointed the next provost of the University. Manning, who has been a professor of law at Harvard Law School (HLS) since 2004 and HLS dean since 2017, has been on leave from that post since March to serve as interim provost.
Winchester man arrested for soliciting a minor online
WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A Winchester resident is facing serious charges following allegations of inappropriate online interactions with a minor. New Hampshire State Police arrested 47-year-old Travus S. Barnes Tuesday after a warrant was issued in connection with the investigation. Barnes, who has a prior conviction for sexual assault in 2014, is a registered sex offender in the state.
Help Shape Milford Library’s Future: Survey & Focus Groups Next Week
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – You can help shape the future of the Milford Town Library. The Town is developing a plan for Library services for the next 5 years, and they want your feedback on how they can do it. They say you can start by taking a brief survey which you find on the town website. And then next week you can come to a public focus group on Wednesday, August 21 either at 11am at the Senior Center or 5:30pm or 7pm at the library. Anyone who does either the survey or the focus group gets entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.
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