Let us know: How do you tell the days apart?

As the hours seem to blur together during the coronavirus pandemic, we want to hear about how you make each day feel different than the one before. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Neighbor sues to block Pine Street Inn project in Jamaica Plain

“We’re very hopeful this can still go forward on schedule.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Monday’s Child: Preschooler Kealan loves music, bubbles

Kealan, 6, like bubbles.Kealan is a curious boy of Caucasian descent who loves to babble and smile when he is happy. Kealan also loves music and lights up when he hears his favorite songs.Kealan is on the autism spectrum and is currently in preschool. Kealan can say a few words, but mainly uses noises and…

Pedestrian killed on Mass. Pike in Hopkinton

A pedestrian was struck and killed on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Hopkinton on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred on the eastbound side of the Pike, near mile marker 105 and the junction with Interstate 495, just after 3 p.m. A 40-year-old Hebron, Connecticut, man driving a 2013 Mazda CX-5 struck the pedestrian in the travel lane, according…

Painting of Worcester police logo is finished

WORCESTER – The Police Department has a mural on the pavement greeting anyone who enters the station, thanks to Brian Carroll, who organized a fundraiser for the fresco.With the Worcester Police Department mural, Carroll said, he set out to honor men and women in blue while making a conscious decision not to be political about…

Blue Jays strike late to get past punchless Red Sox

“Bogaerts has answered the bell, but the other two still haven’t shown up, and now, time is ticking.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Amid pandemic, future of many Catholic schools is in doubt

“Because of economic loss and uncertainty, many families are confronting the wrenching decision to pull their children out of Catholic schools,” said New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley and Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Hackers access personal information from BU and Emerson

The files did not hold credit card information, passwords, or social security numbers, Emerson and BU said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Simon Cowell injures back while testing electric bicycle

MALIBU, Calif. — Simon Cowell broke his back Saturday while testing his new electric bicycle at his home in California.Cowell was expected to have surgery Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson for the entertainment mogul. Cowell fell off the bike while in the courtyard with his family at his house in Malibu. He was taken…

With no deal, Trump order allows unemployment pay, defers payroll tax

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday to defer payroll taxes and replace an expired unemployment benefit after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed.Trump called his orders late Saturday a necessary step, since lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement to plunge more money into an economy…

Show of support for Worcester police

WORCESTER — City resident Brian Carroll began a GoFundMe community and neighbors campaign to paint a mural in front of police headquarters.Carroll undertook the project as a gesture of support for city police. According to his GoFundMe page, his campaign consists of two projects.The first was Saturday’s painting of the WPD logo by volunteers in front…

Suspect identified, charged in Roxbury convenience store robbery, shooting

Tanjim Siam, the clerk shot during the alleged robbery, remains on life support. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Quincy man, 26, identified as shooting victim found outside Mattapan auto shop

Pierre was found outside Fresh City Tires suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

2 accused in ex-Nissan boss’ escape denied release from jail

Their lawyers have said the men have no plans to flee and argue their health is at risk behind bars because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Taylors have been locked up in a Massachusetts jail since their arrest in May. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Niche Hospitality Group to open Fix Burger Bar location in Leominster

LEOMINSTER — Niche Hospitality Group is making some changes to its local lineup.The restaurant group announced Friday it’s converting its Rye & Thyme restaurant at 14 Monument Square to its third Fix Burger Bar location.Rye & Thyme has been closed since March; the restaurant has been undergoing renovations, and will reopen as the fix in the…

Free COVID-19 testing in Worcester

WORCESTER — Free testing for COVID-19 is being offered in Worcester, through the state’s #StopTheSpread campaign:Greendale Mall (second lot): 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 2-7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday. Offered through Aids Project Worcester. Appointment needed. Call 508-847-0623 or 508-755-3773.Worcester Technical High School: Noon-6 p.m., Monday. Through…

Worcester educators union balks at requirement to work at schools

WORCESTER – The Educational Association of Worcester on Friday said it does not want its members having to work at schools during the district’s proposed remote start to the new year.In a statement, the educators union said the School Department is requiring employees to work on-site even as most students will be receiving their […]…

Convicted rapist let out after bail fund pays for his release allegedly rapes again

“His release on July 15th allowed him the opportunity to sexually assault and harm again. And unfortunately, he did.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

UMass Amherst reverses plan for fall; most students not invited back to campus

“I realize that today’s announcement will cause disruption for many of you and is a major departure from the plan we released in June.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

At a N.H. school meeting, a parent asks, should 2 potential COVID student deaths dictate plans for an entire district?

“I think those sound like rhetorical questions.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Worcester man charged in King Street shooting returned to the scene, court records show

WORCESTER — A Worcester man charged in connection with the slaying of a Boston man on King Street in Worcester early Monday was held without bail Thursday.Jacob Grice, 35, is a suspect in the deadly shooting of a man outside a home on King Street early Monday morning.As police investigated on Monday, Grice came to the…

US adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has slowed

WASHINGTON — The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.With confirmed viral cases still elevated in much of the nation and businesses under continued pressure, many employers appear reluctant or unable…

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