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Red Sox signing 44-year-old pitcher for playoff push
Rich Hill will be back for a fourth tour of duty in the state of Massachusetts. Rob Bradford of WEEI reported Thursday that the veteran left-hander Hill is close to formalizing a deal with the Boston Red Sox. It will be a minor-league contract for Hill, who reportedly impressed the Red Sox with a workout... The post Red Sox signing 44-year-old pitcher for playoff push appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Wildfire smoke in Boston may move closer to ground
BOSTON - Wildfire smoke from fires out west continues to be visible in the skies above Boston and the forecast calls for it to worsen on Friday, which could lead to air quality alerts in the region.Why is it hazy in Boston today?If you are a "Star Wars" fan, you undoubtedly are familiar with the dusty, desert planet of Tatooine. Perhaps you've even dreamed of one day visiting this fictional place. Well, today is your day! Just step outside and look up!Ok, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but our sky does have a hazy, brownish tint.Those aren't clouds and...
Legendary rock band Little Feat brings Can't be Satisfied tour to Indian Ranch in Webster
Legendary rock/country/blues/funk band Little Feat's latest studio album — and first in 12 years — "Sam's Place" was released in May. This year has also seen the re-release of Little Feat's classic 1974 album "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" to celebrate the recording's 50th anniversary. There are two...
Inaugural event at library pavilion brings children’s giggles to ‘place of joy’
Folks driving past the Harvard Public Library in the past few months may have noticed a pavilion being erected. Anyone driving past on Tuesday this week heard the squeals of delight and saw the completed pavilion hosting a children’s band for its inaugural event. The concert, featuring the Toe...
Massachusetts State Police arrest man for drug trafficking after crash
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said a man was arrested for cocaine and fentanyl trafficking after a crash in Middleborough on Aug. 8. 25-year-old Djosue Dossantos, of Boston, was charged with trafficking in fentanyl, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to violate drug law, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
Animal Rescue League removes more than 20 animals from home in Harwich
HARWICH — More than 20 animals were removed Thursday from a Harwich home by the Animal Rescue League of Boston Law Enforcement Department. Officials from the Animal Rescue League of Boston were on site Thursday at 908 Queen Anne Road. “The action in Harwich was part of an ongoing investigation with the...
Plymouth County woman sentenced to prison for leaving the scene of pedestrian crash that killed Andrea Gordon
PLYMOUTH – A Duxbury woman has been convicted of charges that she left the scene of a crash where a woman was killed, Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz announced. On Wednesday, a Plymouth County jury deliberated over three days before finding Kristina Blackmore, 43, of Duxbury, guilty of one count each of Leaving the Scene of Injury Causing Death and Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Mount Wachusett Community College Announce Transfer Agreement
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have entered into a new transfer agreement to provide seamless pathways for students pursuing higher education in STEM fields. This agreement, effective immediately, aims to facilitate the transfer of MWCC students into WPI's prestigious programs, fostering academic and career success.
Health care workers call on state to keep Nashoba Valley from closing
DEVENS - Health care workers and staff from Nashoba Valley Medical Center attended a meeting Thursday where they called on Massachusetts to do something to keep the hospital from closing.Calling on state to keep hospital openOn August 31, Nashoba Valley will close, along with Carney Hospital in Dorchester. It's a day that comes earlier than expected, and a day that feels inevitable for caregivers and local lawmakers who are trying to stop it."The Department of Public Health does not have the ability, nor the authority, to prevent or deny closure of this hospital," said Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner...
Update: Air quality alert affecting 3 Massachusetts counties Saturday
On Friday at 2:51 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Saturday at midnight for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight tonight. An...
Jerod Mayo Sets Harsh Rule on Major Patriots Camp Issue
The New England Patriots have been one of the teams who have been active over the offseason. They switched over head coaches from Bill Belichick to Jerod Mayo. They are now in the beginning stages of a rebuild and have been in training camp for a few weeks now. The...
Massachusetts woman has no plans on moving after hitting $1 million State Lottery prize
A Massachusetts woman is staying put after winning big money on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Donna Balut of New Bedford has won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 instant ticket game. Balut opted to receive...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
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