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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...
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.
Vehicle strikes tree, driver sent to hospital
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Monday night, a car crashed into a tree on West Myrtle Street in Orange, leaving one person with non-life threatening injuries. Reports came in around 8:38 p.m. of the vehicle going off the roadway, up a retaining wall, and becoming airborne before striking a tree.
Tri-County Chamber Auction Features Global Dinner for Two
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Dinner for two anywhere in the world. That is one of the items up for bid at the Tri-County Chambers “Just Duel It” Black and White Night Auction Fundraiser with the Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos. It’s November 23 at the DoubleTree in Milford. All the proceeds will go toward supporting the Tri-County Regional Chamber. The evening includes food, music, dancing, games, and the Auction. Tickets are $30 but the Chamber says only 500 tickets will be sold. Get all the details at https://www.tricountychamberma.org/auction.
Framingham resident is scammed out of $24,000 as part of phone spoofing scam
FRAMINGHAM — A local resident is out $24,000 after falling victim to a scam that is targeting several communities, authorities said. Someone is using spoofed phone numbers from local police departments, using real officers’ names and calling people and demanding money. Police in Framingham, Blackstone and Bellingham, have each reported repeated incidents. The scammers,...
DRUNK WOMAN DROVE INTO OFFICER DIRECTING TRAFFIC, COPS SAY [HN VIDEO]
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In the following HN Video you’ll hear a Barnstable Police Officer suddenly come over the radio saying he was just hit by a white SUV. It was around 10:40 p.m. last evening, and the officer was directing traffic leaving the “Dark Star Orchestra” concert at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. The Dark Star Orchestra is a tribute band that prides itself on “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience,” according to Wikipedia. At the end of the concert, the veteran police officer was directing Melody Tent traffic exiting onto Scudder Ave. He was wearing a high-vis, reflective traffic vest with lettering spelling out “BARNSTABLE POLICE.” He was also reportedly holding a special flashlight for directing traffic at night. The white SUV reportedly struck the officer in his left knee. The SUV also reportedly hit the officer’s flashlight before continuing westbound on Scudder Ave. Part of the broken flashlight was photographed on the side of Scudder Ave. HN spoke with the officer and he seemed a little shook up from being hit, and he appeared to be limping a little bit. During the investigation, the banged-up policeman could be heard telling investigating officers he didn’t need rescue.
Prominent Mass. doctor accused of killing wife in court over new filings
A once-prominent Massachusetts doctor accused of killing his wife in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was in court for a hearing Wednesday, where new filings that mention the closely watched Karen Read investigation were briefly discussed. Dr. Ingolf Tuerk has been indicted on a murder charge over the...
Why Boston? Walz's fundraiser a testament to Massachusetts' financial, political clout
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris tapped as her running mate last week, is headed to Boston Wednesday for a high-priced fundraiser. A media advisory from the Harris campaign describes Walz’s Boston visit as the fourth stop on a six-event “national travel and fundraising blitz” that began Tuesday in California. Walz is also slated to visit Denver Wednesday before arriving in Massachusetts. He will conclude his swing with events Thursday in Newport, Rhode Island, and Southampton, New York.
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