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Massachusetts company takes over Lewiston's Colisee management
News Center Maine
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July 8, 2025
LEWISTON, Maine — A company from Massachusetts announced it is taking over management of The Colisée in Lewiston. Mill Town Sports and Entertainment is taking over the venue on Birch Street. In a press release, the company said it plans to offer...
Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler set for MLB debut with Yankees
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler is scheduled to make his Major League Baseball pitching debut Wednesday night, SportsCenter 5 has learned. Schlittler, who grew up in Walpole and attended Northeastern University, is being called up to the show...
Charming Massachusetts Town is Among Best in New England for a Unique Getaway
WNAW - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
There are many amazing spots for any sort of trip you're taking in Massachusetts. And especially with the Summer months upon us, there's never really a bad spot in the Bay State for a quick getaway. But where would be a great spot in Massachusetts...
Massachusetts State Police sergeant who supervised Karen Read case reassigned
ABC 6 - Ohio
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Massachusetts State Police said Monday that Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, who supervised the Karen Read case, has been reassigned from his position at the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. According to state police, he was transferred on a...
Chaos In Court: Massachusetts Lawyers’ Strike Frees Alleged Drug Dealers And Abusers
Independent Journal Review
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July 9, 2025
Four individuals with charges including drug distribution and domestic abuse were released from jail in Boston due to a six-week “work stoppage” by court-appointed public defenders, CBS reported. Eighteen more defendants are slated for release...
Host GreatHorse well represented at 117th Massachusetts Amateur
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Of the 32 players to reach match play at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur, five were playing on their home course, GreatHorse. After two sets of matches to get down to the quarterfinalists, two remain as Billy Walthouse and Ryan Downes carry the...
7 charged in Massachusetts in relation to illegal marijuana operations in Maine
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 9, 2025
Seven Massachusetts residents — all Chinese nationals — have been arrested in connection with an alleged multi-million dollar conspiracy to operate illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine and other parts of the Northeast. The U.S. Attorney's...
117th Massachusetts Amateur Championship field down to eight
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
A 144-golfer field has been whittled to eight at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur Championship at GreatHorse in Hampden. Two of the remaining players are members at the host course, while George Wright Golf Course is also represented by two golfers...
Massachusetts man arrested after leading police on a chase from Brockton to Attleboro
WJAR - Rhode Island
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(WJAR) — A Massachusetts man is accused of leading authorities on an early morning vehicle case early Tuesday morning. At about 2:30 a.m., the Massachusetts Police Department says a Blue Jeep Liberty failed to stop for a trooper on Route 24 in...
Wednesday’s roundup: Trevor Drew advances to quarterfinals of Massachusetts Amateur
The Lowell Sun - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
A 144-golfer field has been whittled to eight at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur Championship. And Tyngsboro’s Trevor Drew is among those still in the hunt at GreatHorse, a challenging layout in Hampden. Drew advanced with a pair of match play...
Picturesque Massachusetts Town is Among Most Hospitable Towns on East Coast
Live 95.9 - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Massachusetts is such a popular destination for vacationers and tourists. So, it's only natural for us in the Bay State to also give off a vibe of friendliness and welcoming, no matter where we happen to be in the state. In fact, there's even one...
Proposed legislation would ban ICE agents from wearing masks in Massachusetts
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 9, 2025
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - A state lawmaker filed a bill to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from covering their faces in Massachusetts. The bill states a law enforcement officer cannot wear any mask or personal disguise while interacting...
Pima County 2022 road rage suspect arrested in Massachusetts
KVOA - Arizona
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MILFORD, Mass. (KVOA) - Giovanni Cardona, wanted in Arizona for a 2022 road rage shooting, was captured by Milford Police in Massachusetts. According to the Milford Police Department, at 11:04 a.m. on July 8, 2025, the Milford police received a...
Massachusetts man accused of raping woman, threatening to report her to ICE
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
A Chelsea man is accused of raping a woman at knifepoint and then threatening to report her to ICE if she contacted police, according to officials. Alfredo Romero-Cortez, 48, was arrested and charged with aggravated rape, assault and battery on a...
Massachusetts dedicates $8B to transportation in FY2026 budget
Smart Cities Dive
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July 8, 2025
Dive Brief: Massachusetts will direct $8 billion toward roads, bridges and public transportation over the next 10 years, according to the commonwealth’s fiscal year 2026 budget, which Gov. Maura Healey signed July 4. The budget authorizes $1.25...
West Nile Virus detected in Bristol County, Massachusetts
WJAR - Rhode Island
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West Nile Virus was detected in Bristol County, Massachusetts for the first time in 2025. A mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile in Swansea on July 2. Even with that positive sample, the risk of WNV remains low across all of Massachusetts...
Massachusetts Representative Lori Trahan discusses Job Corps Centers and Texas flooding
Merrimack Valley News - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Lori Trahan, a U.S. Congress member representing Massachusetts’ 3rd district since 2019, recently shared her thoughts on social media about various significant issues. Trahan, who succeeded Niki Tsongas and previously served in the Massachusetts...
More Massachusetts criminal defendants released amid bar advocate strike
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
More criminal defendants without representation were released from custody on Wednesday — including one facing charges of assault and battery with a deadly weapon — as state courts prepare for an onslaught of cases that could be dropped entirely...
Massachusetts AG’s Office Sued for Age Discrimination in Employment
Lawyers and Settlements
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Springfield, MAOn June 6, Hampshire Superior Court Judge Bertha D. Josephson held that most of Bart Hollander’s claims of age discrimination in employment could proceed to trial. Hollander’s lawsuit has attracted attention because the defendant is...
Massachusetts Senate Democrats advancing ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Massachusetts Senate Democrats were preparing to advance legislation Tuesday that requires all public schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban on student access to personal electronic devices like cell phones during the school day. Supporters of...