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Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
BOSTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee...
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Diversity in the construction industry is lacking. This program means to change that.
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. When Vrajesh Patel first entered the construction industry five years ago, he didn’t believe he’d find a leadership role. “I did my homework, I saw the people that were here … that were white and male-dominated, and I did not see...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Wind Blade Maker Ties Detachment To "Insufficient Bonding"
BOSTON (State House News Service) — A manufacturing misstep is believed to have led to the failure of a wind turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind 1 project, and the environmental consultancy firm hired to conduct an initial analysis of the environmental impacts of the incident said the materials now washing ashore miles away are nontoxic but still present an injury risk to people.
Abuse survivor keeps pushing Mass. bill that would make GPS tampering a felony
For defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts it is, along with bail, a ticket to freedom. GPS monitoring devices allow for the remote enforcement of court orders, such as curfews and restraining orders.
KPSA Team Wins the D2 5/6th Massachusetts Tournament of Champions
From left, coaches Jackie Dempsey, Shawn Sanford, and Donnie Gillis. Players: Ruby, Harper, Lexi, Nora, Ari, Teagan, Lola, Kinley, Olivia, Jorie, Sophia, Ella, Brielle, and Zoe. King Philip Soccer Association’s 6th grade girls team recently won their division in Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS). Winning their division qualified them for...
MGM Springfield predicts large turnout of sports bettors during Paris Olympics
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — For the first time in Massachusetts history, legalized betting will be permitted in the state during the Paris Olympic games. For the first time in Massachusetts history, legalized betting will be permitted in the state during the Paris Olympic games. It will also be the first...
Jaylen Brown's Bold Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese WNBA Rookie of the Year Stance Turns Heads
Jaylen Brown has to be feeling good right about now. Not only is the Boston Celtics superstar is fresh off winning his first NBA championship, but he also received finals MVP honors due to his elite performance. Since then, Brown has been seen across the western United States with ...
Boston Bruins Newcomer Set to Make Significant Impact
In a bold move this offseason, the Boston Bruins shook things up by sending Linus Ullmark, their star goaltender, to the Ottawa Senators. This decision broke up the NHL’s dynamic duo between Ullmark and fellow star, Jeremy Swayman. As a result, Swayman is set to take on a much larger role in the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Bruins acquired forward Mark Kastelic in the Ullmark trade. In doing so, they add a player who may not grab headlines just yet, but has the potential to greatly strengthen the team’s lineup. Mark Kastelic is famous for his physical play, and there’s no doubt he’ll bring that same level of physicality to the Bruins.
Family mourns man shot and killed by moped driver in Boston, no arrests made
BOSTON - The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down near the Forest Hills MBTA stop by a shooter police say was on a moped. "I lost a friend, I lost a brother, a really good guy," said Francis Gonzalez of his 35-year-old friend Andy Baez Manan also known as Jusepy. On Thursday, family and friends gathered at a funeral home in Dorchester wearing a T-shirt that memorializes him and the number he wore on his softball team. They say they're still trying to understand what happened the night of...
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