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Peabody’s Justin Clancy finds his Calling
Bill BrothertonBOSTON–“Ten years ago, I was a homeless heroin addict, now here I am on stage at Boston Calling,” said Justin Clancy, wiping the sweat from his forehead and basking in the love and applause generated by a large audience. The 29-year-old Peabody native had just finished his spectacular half-hour set Friday afternoon on the Orange […] The post Peabody’s Justin Clancy finds his Calling appeared first on Itemlive.
Ex-Boston K-9 officer who used chair as weapon on Jan. 6 gets 20-month sentence
A former Boston K-9 officer who used a chair as a weapon during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol was sentenced to nearly a year in prison Friday, according to officials. Joseph Robert Fisher, 52, was sentenced to 20 months in prison and 24 months of supervised release and ordered to pay $2,000…
Today is a day to remember
Richelle MeladLynn and Swampscott Director of Veterans’ Services, Mike Sweeney, said decorating graves for Memorial Day is incredibly important so that families of fallen military personnel know that their loved ones’ services will never be forgotten. This is exactly what organizations, residents, and public officials all over the North Shore did as they placed a combined […] The post Today is a day to remember appeared first on Itemlive.
Burlington police investigate threat made against middle school
Burlington police are investigating a threat to do harm at the town’s middle school this coming week that was made Friday via a phone call. Around 2:55 p.m., Burlington police and Burlington Public Schools were notified of a threat that had been made against Marshal Simonds Middle School, police said in a press release. The anonymous caller “expressed an intent to do harm” at the school on Tuesday, May 28.
Revere Students Perform Across the City
It has been a busy time of year for Revere Public School’s Music Programs. May 1st kicked off the second annual concert for the city-wide elementary choir, Revere Youth Singers led by six elementary school music teachers, Ben Glaser, Robert Delmonte, Siobhan Keplin, Lance MacDonald, Chris DiBenedetto and Tim O’Brien. The concert was hosted at the Hill Elementary School this year.
Young Girl Rescued from Rooftop by Brave Firefighters Amidst Woburn House Inferno
In an overnight operation that cut through the quiet of Woburn, Massachusetts, local firefighters pulled off a dramatic rescue, saving a young girl perched perilously on the roof of her blazing home. According to WHDH, the fire broke out at a Richmond Park residence around 4 a.m., prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
Boston Calling day 2: Country takes over festival, an artist surprises fans
Is it pronounced Tyler “CHILL-dərz” or Tyler “CHILD-dərz?” That was the main topic of conversation during a country-packed day two of Boston Calling Music Festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex on Saturday, May 25. Saturday’s weather was slightly more cloudy and cooler and than...
Vehicles catch fire inside Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston
BOSTON — Three vehicles that were involved in a crash in a Boston tunnel on Friday afternoon caught on fire, authorities said. The Boston Fire Department said it was after 4 p.m. companies were working at the accident inside the Ted Williams Tunnel. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish...
MSPCA looking for home for blind black cat who was hit by car
The MSPCA is trying to find a home for a black cat who is believed to have been hit by a car and now has no eyes, the animal welfare non-profit said in a press release Friday. Gills is believed to be a 2-year-old stray and is “lucky to be alive,” the MSPCA said. He was found injured in Dorchester by Boston Animal Control and brought to the non-profit’s Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain the evening of May 10.
Person pulled from pond in Lynn
One person was pulled from a pond in Lynn, Massachusetts, Sunday night. Lynn police say the incident happened at Breeds Pond, off B Street, and the person was taken from the water and transported to a local hospital. Their condition was not immediately known. Further information was not available. This...
Massachusetts Man Who Allegedly Used Stolen Identity of Deceased Individual to Work for Local Fire Department Arrested on Federal Charges
A man whose true identity is unknown was arrested yesterday for allegedly using the stolen identity of a deceased individual to obtain government-issued identification documents, employment, and professional certifications. John Doe, age unknown, of Quincy, was charged with one count each of false statement in a passport application and aggravated...
Boston Braces for Memorial Day Thunderstorms Before Welcoming Warmer Weather
Boston's Memorial Day weather was marked by a cooler atmosphere with potential showers and thunderstorms, according to forecasters. An initial veil of fog was expected to lift before the chance of thunderstorms increased after 5 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. The high was anticipated to hover near a mild 71 degrees, with the possibility of rain amounting to a quarter of an inch, but potentially higher in areas hit by thunderstorms.
Dorchester Man Charged with Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking in Roxbury
A Dorchester man was nabbed by cops for alleged cocaine and fentanyl trafficking in Roxbury, police said. Wellington Guzman, 25, was arrested by the Drug Control Unit of District B-2 on Thursday evening following an investigation sparked by community drug complaints, according to Boston Police. The officers conducting patrol near...
Memorial Day Weekend starts off with plenty of sunshine
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and we’re off to a fantastic start! With high pressure in place, today will most certainly be the pick of the weekend with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures across the entire six state region. Though the afternoon starts out mostly sunny, we’ll...
11 children taken to hospital after overheating at Lynn athletic event
The kids complained of dizziness at an outdoor track and field event Friday morning. Eleven children were taken to local hospitals after showing signs of overheating and dehydration at a Lynn track event Friday, according to local media. Fire crews were called to Manning Field Friday morning after the fifth-grade...
In Major Milestone for New Revere High School, City Council Approves Bond Authorization
On May 20, in a monumental 9-2 vote, the Revere City Council approved a $493 million bond authorization for the new Revere High School, approximately $238 million of which is bolstered by MSBA Grant funding. The historic vote comes with a recent momentum shift for the new Revere High School project, the planning process of which has taken six years thus far.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $50,000 Keno ticket sold at Chinese restaurant
One lucky Massachusetts State Lottery player bought a winning Keno ticket worth $50,000 at a Chinese restaurant in Ipswich on Saturday. The ticket was purchased at Majestic Dragon restaurant on Route 1. In Keno, players select between one to 12 numbers spots that they want to play, and then choose...
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