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Patriots place rookie receiver on IR, announce replacement signing
The New England Patriots announced they are placing rookie wideout JaQuae Jackson on injured reserve after he was carted off the field due to an injury sustained in last week’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In a corresponding move, the team also announced the signing of former Cleveland...
3 Former Celtics Still Unemployed After 2 Months of Free Agency
The 2024-25 NBA season is nearing and Boston Celtics fans can't wait to see if the defending champions can hit the ground running. General manager Brad Stevens managed to retain the key pieces of last year's NBA Finals-winning roster, resulting in the Celtics heading into the preseason as FanDuel Sportsbook's +300 favorite to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy again.
Boston Police and Public Schools Celebrate Back to School Community Day with Local Families
As the long days of summer slowly come to a close and the anticipation of a new school year beings to build, the Boston Police Department (BPD) united with Boston Public Schools to celebrate the annual Back to School Community Day. The event, hosted by Grace Church of All Nations on Elm Hill Ave., offered families a chance to engage with local law enforcement and educational representatives in a relaxed, convivial setting.
Dad and toddler rescued by Boston Duck Tours boat after falling into Charles River
A father and his young child are very thankful for Boston's famous duck boats after being rescued Monday morning following a fall into the Charles River, officials said. The child, who is under 2, "squeezed through the railing" behind the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge and fell into the river, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Lower humidity and cooler temps headed to the Boston area
Boston has many opportunities for sunshine for the rest of this week. A dry and cooler airmass has entered and Boston will have a cool and nice stretch through the rest of the week and the weekend. We'll be battling a few stubborn clouds this afternoon, but clearing out by...
Carmelo Anthony disagrees with Jayson Tatum’s treatment by Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr risked the wrath of Boston Celtics fans everywhere when he chose to sit Jayson Tatum for both of Team USA’s games against Serbia during the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also miscast Tatum’s role within the rotation, leading to some uncharacteristically poor performances from the recently-crowned NBA champion. During a recent episode of his “7 PM In Brooklyn” podcast, Carmelo Anthony admitted that he wasn’t impressed with how Kerr treated Tatum throughout the tournament. The former New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets star accepted that Tatum was low in the rotation but believes Kerr failed to verbalize that role to...
Mass. communities at critical EEE risk consider safety measures
After Massachusetts' first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in four years, some towns are considering taking action to keep people safe. Four towns — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — are at critical risk for the mosquito-borne illness after a man in his 80s contracted it in Worcester County, the Department of Public Health said last week.
Massachusetts ranks 2nd in nation for life expectancy. But massive gaps remain, experts say.
Life expectancy in Massachusetts is still higher than nearly every other state, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. Residents live to be nearly 80 years old in Massachusetts, second only to Hawaii. That consistently high ranking is one local experts pin to the...
Building facade collapses in Reading, no injuries reported
A facade collapsed from a building in Reading, Massachusetts, authorities said Wednesday. The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. on Lowell Street, the Reading Fire Department said. No injuries were reported. The building department was notified of the incident, according to fire officials. "Thank God nobody was hurt, nobody was standing...
Mass. nonprofit celebrates all 351 towns and cities, and works to serve the community
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Maury Ringel is a semi-retired lawyer who spent a year photographing all 351 town and city halls in Massachusetts. The fruit of his effort is printed inMassachusetts: A Pictorial Celebration of its 351 City and Town Halls published in partnership with KP|LAW and with profits donated to Project 351 a not-for-profit dedicated to building the leaders of tomorrow through community and service projects.
Boston Bruins reportedly on the verge of offering a contract to 1100-game NHL veteran Blake Wheeler
Tonight a new report out of Boston has connected the Bruins to 1100-game NHL veteran Blake Wheeler for the 2024-25 NHL season. The NHL season is just around the corner and with that in mind teams are making their final additions to the roster. In the case of the Boston Bruins, this means considering signing a pair of NHL veterans Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto according to Shawn Hutcheon.
Wu gets personal about pregnancy journey while promoting Harris-Walz at DNC
“I felt very lucky to live in Massachusetts, in a state where our political leadership and community across the board has said we are going to protect women whatever it takes,” Wu said about her pregnancy to the Globe on Tuesday. Mayor Michelle Wu opened up about her pregnancy...
Mass. doctor on why another Mass. school district is banning cellphones
BOSTON — A Massachusetts school district, Methuen, has decided to ban cell phone use in classrooms and at school events, following a growing trend across the state. Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General for Children, discussed the implications of this move. Phones, according to Hadland,...
Children's art studio ribbon-cutting at 10 this morning
The owners of Backyartists Art Studio, a children’s art studio, invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, to celebrate its opening. The studio is at 8 Medford St. in Arlington Center and is for children ages 18 months through 7 years. This is the first time the studio has had its own retail space; however, the business itself began some four years earlier.
Nashoba Valley Medical Center provides 'essential services,' state finds
Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, which are set to close in less than two weeks, each provide an "essential service necessary for preserving access and health status," in their areas, public health regulators concluded this week. The Department of Public Health found after an abbreviated review that the Steward Health Care-owned...
Tufts police warn of pellet BB gun attacks near campus
Police at Tufts University in Medford issued a warning to the campus community Tuesday after a spate of pellet BB gun attacks in areas surrounding the campus. While none of the attacks have happened on the university’s campus, police said students, faculty and staff should be increasingly vigilant as they move around the area surrounding campus.
When Curry College starts school. Here are move-in dates, when classes begin
MILTON — Hustle and bustle will soon return to Curry College's Milton campus as move-in day for Curry students quickly approaches. Hundreds of students will soon move onto campus as they prepare for the start of fall semester. Liz Matson, a spokesperson for Curry College, said the college has 628 new students enrolled, including...
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