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Montigny touts funds for Greater NB, Millicent Library
On July 11, Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) secured significant state investments for the Greater New Bedford region that will enhance the ongoing mixed-use redevelopment of the State Pier and connect it to a revived Star Store accompanied by the Zeiterion Theater’s grand reopening. The Senate also endorsed Montigny’s effort to secure the long-term future of the aging Pope’s Island Marina and critical upgrades for the historic Millicent Library in Fairhaven. The measures are included as a series of over $11.8 million in state bond authorizations within the Senate’s economic development bill S2856, An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership.
August brings a free admission day to 31 cultural institutions throughout Greater Boston
Celina Colby is an arts and travel reporter with a fondness for Russian novels.... VIEW BIO. Every day for the entire month of August, a different Massachusetts museum or cultural institution will offer free admission as part of Highland Street Foundation’s August Adventures program. The Museum of African American...
Two ice rinks closed in Attleboro after discovery of black mold
New England Sports Village in Attleboro is home to three ice rinks, hosting hockey games, tournaments, practice sessions and public ice skating. Recently, people who use the facility spotted something that left them worried. “I saw the images and I’ve been to the rink, there is black mold on those...
Local hockey player drafted by Boston Bruins
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Falls native Elliot Groenewold, a local student athlete and son of David and Suzanne Groenewold of Springfield, was recently drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round of the 2024 National Hockey League (NHL) draft. Groenewold is a left-handed-shooting defenseman. “Elliot has always...
Barnstable agrees to buy land for $1.1 million clearing way for marina expansion
Boaters will have more access to the water at Prince Cove Marina after Barnstable Town Council’s near unanimous approval on July 18 to spend $1.1 million to buy the property next door, town officials said. The purchase of the property at 211 Cedar Tree Neck Road in Marstons Mills will be paid for...
2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett
A Middlesex County jury convicted two men for the rape of a woman at a party at a Everett hotel in 2020, authorities said on Thursday, July 25. William Gomez-Rojas, 31, of Chelsea was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of aggravated rape, and Jose Morales Jr., 36, of Malden, was f…
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...
Patriots did Bills a huge favor in NFL Draft as near-trade is revealed
Even though the Buffalo Bills have dominated the New England Patriots for the last four seasons, it still doesn’t make up for two decades of the Patriots ruling the AFC East and making the Bills the little brother. The tables have turned for the better in Buffalo when it comes to dealing with New England.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Stop & Shop sells $100,000 ticket
A lottery player won $100,000 on Tuesday from a ticket they bought at a Stop & Shop grocery store in Massachusetts. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers from the July 23 drawing were 2, 3, 10, 17, 35. The winning $100,000...
Kendrick Perkins ‘loses Boston Celtics legend status’ and ‘booed by fans’ as ESPN star is banned from ex-player policy
KENDRICK Perkins has lost his status within the Boston Celtics organization after trashing the team. Perkins was a Celtics legend, spending eight years with the team and winning a title in 2008, but it all came crashing down in recent years. Despite being a former player, Perkins was one of...
‘Give Me Shelter’ art show and sale
Sheltering homeless women, men, and children on the Vineyard requires creative financing at all times. Harbor Homes knows. Programs from its winter overnight shelter to the MV Cares Outreach Coalition are seeing a surge in demand for supportive services, according to Jennifer Frank, Harbor Homes board chair. (Thirty-two new people sought shelter from Harbor Homes last winter.) This two-day exhibit, the organization’s fourth annual “Give Me Shelter” show, takes the idea of creative financing to the bank. “We hope this art show helps us raise much-needed funds so the work of Harbor Homes can continue, but we also hope this event raises awareness of the very real issue of homelessness here in our community,” Frank said.
Built on Stilts celebrates 28 years
Built on Stilts exemplifies the shared language of dance through a beautifully egalitarian and inspiring six-night festival. This season features the work of performers from the Vineyard and beyond, with an amalgam of professionals, amateurs, young and old. What began in 1997 as a one-night concert featuring the work of seven choreographers has since ballooned into a Vineyard institution that reflects the Island’s remarkable artistic spirit.
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