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Are you over 50 and looking for a job? The Boston Red Sox may be able to help
When it comes to addressing shortages in the labor market, one group of workers often gets overlooked: People over the age of 50. The nonprofit Age-Friendly Institute in Waltham, Massachusetts runs a verification program to highlight workplaces that are “Certified Age Friendly Employers.” Among the 200 organizations around the world to have earned the honor: The Boston Red Sox.
Mild temperatures and scattered showers in New England
An onshore flow out of the northeast will keep us unsettled Saturday afternoon, right through the night, and into the day Sunday. The best chance for showers will be along the coast during that time period, but a few may sneak inland, especially Saturday. Showers will be scattered in nature,...
Drier, still cool for Sunday, 80s this week
For the rest of your Saturday night out, we’ll continue to deal with some spotty light showers. Temperatures will be in the 50s, with overnight lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. There may be a lingering shower early tomorrow morning on the Cape, but most will stay...
Body of missing man found in New Hampshire after hikers discover gear
NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — The body of a man from Massachusetts who was last seen in mid-April has been recovered after hikers in New Hampshire discovered gear that belonged to him, giving search crews the clues they needed to find his body. On April 28, officials with New Hampshire...
Harvard reportedly disciplines students who were involved in pro-Palestinian encampment
Some Harvard students who were involved in the pro-Palestinian encampment are reporting that they are now facing consequences from the school just days after they agreed to end their protest. Both student newspaper The Harvard Crimson and the Boston Globe reported Saturday that five undergraduate students were forced to withdraw...
Student Arrested After Knife Altercation at Excel High School in South Boston
A violent confrontation escalated at Excel High School in South Boston, resulting in the arrest of one student who reportedly brandished a knife during a fight, as reported by the Boston Police Department and confirmed by school officials. On Wednesday midday, tensions flared when four female students clashed outside a...
City Hall Vandalized
The main entrance to City Hall is currently roped off and closed early this morning, as Lowell Police work the scene of what is believed to be a case of breaking and entering during the overnight hours. The perpetrator is believed to have entered the building and left a backpack...
MBTA Announces New Affordable Housing Projects In Five Communities
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — On Friday, the MBTA announced the completion of approximately 1,000 units of housing through collaborative agreements to provide affordable housing within proximity to public transit services. One of the recently completed housing projects includes the 18.98-acre site at Attleboro Station. At a ceremony on...
West Roxbury man accused of being gang member pleads guilty to wire fraud
A 25-year-old man who prosecutors say is part of a Boston-based gang pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud in federal court in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain money from the Paycheck Protection Program, a pandemic relief program. Donovan Scarlett, of West Roxbury, is set to...
Burlington Sports and Activities for May 19, 2024
The baseball team had two big wins this weekend, topping Stoneham on Friday with a score of 10-2 and beating Bedford 9-1 on Saturday. Their record going into the last week of play is 10-7. The boys’ volleyball team had a strong performance, too, shutting out Wakefield on Saturday and bringing their varsity record to 9-8.
Sumner Tunnel closes for weekend
If you're driving through Boston this weekend, the Sumner Tunnel will be closed. The thoroughfare shut down Friday night and will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation continues its restoration project. The flashing sign warning drivers of the closure is bringing back bad memories for...
2 pets die when fire breaks out at Woburn, Massachusetts, kennel
WOBURN, Mass. — Two pets died when a fire broke out at a kennel in Woburn, Massachusetts, on Friday morning. The fire broke out just after 11 a.m. at Ledgebrook Kennel on Russell Street. Two cats died, according to fire officials. From Sky 5, a couple of second-floor windows...
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