A 17-year-old who had gone missing while swimming in Learned Pond in Framingham was rushed to a hospital Sunday afternoon after being pulled out of the water not breathing, the city’s fire department said.Framingham firefighters were called to the pond around 3:10 p.m. The 17-year-old...
A 23-year-old man is set to be arraigned Monday on several charges in connection with a fatal shooting in a Dedham parking lot last month, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office said.The man, Franci Villar, faces a litany of charges, including armed assault with intent...
When Jill Fogg looks back at the teenager she was, and the adult she is now, she finds the change unbelievable. Some of it started with one college course she took while behind bars.Now, a regional effort organized by Western Mass CORE, or Community, Opportunity,...
Dear Eric: I use the exercise room in my apartment. So does a neighbor who has a body odor so strong that when he is there — or has been there in the previous few hours — I open the window, turn on the fan,...
NORTHAMPTON — Mydalis Vera sat near the front of the room at the Northampton Center for the Arts, silently reading from the book “Survival and Beyond.” The anthology is a collection of essays and poems written by local survivors of domestic violence. Vera contributed a...
SOUTHWICK — Joseph Deedy, the president of the Southwick Civic Fund, is thanking those who have already donated to the fireworks show on Saturday, Aug. 9, but the nonprofit is still a bit short to cover the cost.“We are still hoping residents will step up...
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum hosted a hands-on, STEM-focused workshop on July 17 where children and their parents were given the room to explore through play. Led by Jay Mankita of Playful Engineers, the event allowed participants to design, build, test and play chain reactions...
The Celtics are one of four teams that have shown interest in former All-Star forward Ben Simmons according to a new report from NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein reports that Simmons has had recent talks with the Phoenix Suns about a deal for next season...
There’s no movie experience quite like going to a drive-in theater on a crisp New England night, just entering hoodie weather.There’s a blanket on the grass and a cozy comforter on top. You’ve got popcorn, chicken tenders and fried Oreos from the snack bar. Life...
Tucked between Route 6A and Old Colony Way in the historic Orleans Village Center, the Artist Cottages at Orleans Market Square reopened for its summer 2025 season.The cluster of eight shingled cottages serves as an outdoor gallery and studio space for Cape Cod–inspired painters, potters,...
