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Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 – WEBN

On Wednesday, The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep. Nick Pivetta and four relievers were on the Red Sox’s second shutout of the series, while Emmanuel Valdéz hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.

For the finale of an opening homestand, they went 1-6 and dropped to an AL-worst minus-29 run difference, which resulted in the Athletics drawing out 6,436. 45,680 fans attended the seven games.

For the 2028 season, the team announced plans to move to La

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher receives kidney donation from a fan – WEBN

Thanks to a life-saving organ donation, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jeff Plympton and a fan will forever be connected.

In 2009, Plympton learned that he had polycystic kidney disease. A genetic disease that

his mother and grandmother had as well. After retiring from Major League Baseball, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher created “Crush,” a youth baseball program, where he met his kidney donor, Mike Roche, reported WJAR.

Plympton told WJAR, “He looked right at me and said, What’s your bloo

Male suspect in connection to the David Ortiz shooting found dead – WEBN

According to a report, a male suspect was accused of organizing the shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, who was found dead in the Dominican Republic.

In December, Victor Hugo Gomez Vasquez went missing, and on Jan. 10, his body was found, according to Boston.com, making this the second death of a suspect in connection to this case.

Furthermore, another arrest was made in this case on Tuesday of this week. María Fernanda Villasmil Manzanilla, 25, of Venezuela, was taken into custody

Former Steelers Offensive Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor reportedly signs with the Patriots – WEBN

The New England Patriots reportedly agreed to sign with former Steelers offensive

tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on Thursday, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Okorafor is no stranger to starting in the NFL. The 26-year-old, 6’6″, 320 pound

lineman logged 59 career starts in his six seasons playing for the Steelers, 55 of which

were over the past four years.

Initially, Okorafor mainly played right tackle during his time in Pittsburg until he was drafted in the 2018 third round out of West

16 and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections for Vermont town – WEBN

In Brattleboro, Vermont, 16 and 17-year-olds are given the right to vote in a local election taking place next week. Those who turn 18 by November’s general election will be allowed to vote in the state’s presidential primaries, which will take place on Super Tuesday.

This means that voters in the small town of Vermont could have a say in significant party nominees of more than 60-year-olds while President Joe Biden, who is 81, is running for the Democratic Party. Donald Trump, who is 77, is ru

Off the coast of Massachusetts, a wind farm begins delivering a steady flow of power – WEBN

The wind farm, Vineyard Wind, is located 15 miles (24 kilometers) off Martha’s Vineyard, has been reconstructed, and has started transferring energy to the power grid from five of its arranged 62 wind turbines, the company and state officials stated on Thursday.

Five out of the 62 wind turbines are operating at total capacity. They’re generating 68 megawatts of power, which is enough to power about 30,000 homes, stated company officials. They described it as the first large-scale offshore wind

Boston Bruins star Milan Lucic’s trial begins this weekend – WEBN

In court Friday, an assault case against Boston Bruins veteran Milan Lucic took place

after a 911 call made by his wife on the night of the alleged assault. The Bruins veteran

was arrested last fall, on November 18, 2023, on assault and battery charges after an

incident at his Boston apartment with an intimate partner and, several days after the

incident, pleaded not guilty.

According to NBC10 Boston, a police report stated that officers responded to Lucic’s

residence after a woman ca

Two JetBlue Planes Collide at Boston Logan International Airport – WEBN

Two JetBlue planes touched at the Boston Logan Airport while in a de-icing area with passengers onboard on Thursday, as stated by the Massachusetts Port Authority. The aircrafts came into contact with each other when one winglet touched the other plane’s tail section, as stated by Massport. However, there were no injuries reported.

A JetBlue spokesperson spoke out about the incident.

“JetBlue flight 777 to Las Vegas and JetBlue flight 551 to Orlando will operate on other

aircraft,” noted the

Celtics Lose to Los Angeles Lakers, 114 – 105 – WEBN

Deemed one of the season’s worst losses, the Boston Celtics fell short Thursday

night to the Los Angeles Lakers without Lebron James and Anthony Davis.

However, there is still controversy about whether this was the team’s worst loss, as their

game five days ago was compared to the Los Angeles Clippers, and their game less

than a month ago was compared to the Milwaukee Bucks, which suffered losses in both

games.

The fans were sharing their feelings of the defeat as boos erupted around t
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Ayana Mack brings representation to communities of color through her art and healing workshops

When 34-year-old visual artist Ayana Mack started selling her artwork in 2014, she was excited to share her work and ambitious to create community connections.

A few years after selling her pieces, however, she noticed something was off.

“I started to see the disparity and the difference between [access to] art in neighborhoods of color, Black neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, versus downtown Boston or the Seaport,” Mack said. “My antennas went up, and I was like, ‘OK, why does

‘A place to call home’: Mattapan Teen Center fosters community, career opportunities, and creative pursuits – Urban Affairs Reporting

Just past the corner of Hazleton Street and Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan, a colorful mural brings to life what was once the town library, but is now a safe haven for local teens. Today, the refurbished building acts as a space for 12- to 18-year-olds to engage in various programs and activities they might not otherwise have access to.

Every year, over 100 students spend simply $5 to spend their afternoons at the Josh Kraft Mattapan Teen Center, a local branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Bosto

Harnessing the power of vulnerability, artist Ayana Mack makes a difference in her community – Urban Affairs Reporting

When 34-year-old visual artist Ayana Mack started selling her artwork in 2014, she was excited to share her work and ambitious to create community connections.

However, a few years after selling her pieces, she noticed something was off.

“I started to see the disparity and the difference between (access to) art in neighborhoods of color, Black neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, versus downtown Boston or the Seaport,” Mack said. “My antennas went up, and I was like, ‘OK, why does
Journey Beyond Aspen •

L'Auberge Carmel Hotel

L’Auberge Carmel Hotel: A Love Letter to the Old and the New

The L’Auberge Carmel Hotel is a combination of the old and the new. Originally built in 1929, L’Auberge provides guests with a luxurious stay while keeping that vintage feel.

This Relais & Chateaux hotel with a Forbes Five Star Restaurant is situated in the charming village of Carmel, California, close to the famous Carmel Beach. Downtown Carmel boasts numerous shops and restaurants that usually pique tourists’ interest.

L’Auberge C
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Where I’m Going Is Just As Important As Where I’m Coming From — Your Magazine

In Brooklyn, New York, I ran out of my brownstone when I heard the ice cream truck. In East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, I ran out of my house and jumped into my dad’s truck for the five-minute drive to the ice cream shop. I walked around the corner in Brooklyn to get Chinese food for dinner. My mom drove into the supermarket parking lot to buy ingredients for the night’s dinner. In Central Park, I ran around the grass. I sat on my deck, surrounded by nothing but trees.

I was 11 when I moved from
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I Wish I Were Dating in a 90s Rom-Com —

It’s the classic tale of girl meets boy, girl dates boy, and girl falls in love with boy. It’s the “I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” It’s the “if you love someone, you say it, you say it right then, out loud. Otherwise, the moment just . . . passes you by.” It’s the “but mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all” that has young girls swooning over ‘90s rom-coms and daydreaming about when they will meet

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Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 – WEBN

On Wednesday, The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep. Nick Pivetta and four relievers were on the Red Sox’s second shutout of the series, while Emmanuel Valdéz hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.

For the finale of an opening homestand, they went 1-6 and dropped to an AL-worst minus-29 run difference, which resulted in the Athletics drawing out 6,436. 45,680 fans attended the seven games.

For the 2028 season, the team announced plans to move to La

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher receives kidney donation from a fan – WEBN

Thanks to a life-saving organ donation, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jeff Plympton and a fan will forever be connected.

In 2009, Plympton learned that he had polycystic kidney disease. A genetic disease that

his mother and grandmother had as well. After retiring from Major League Baseball, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher created “Crush,” a youth baseball program, where he met his kidney donor, Mike Roche, reported WJAR.

Plympton told WJAR, “He looked right at me and said, What’s your bloo

Male suspect in connection to the David Ortiz shooting found dead – WEBN

According to a report, a male suspect was accused of organizing the shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, who was found dead in the Dominican Republic.

In December, Victor Hugo Gomez Vasquez went missing, and on Jan. 10, his body was found, according to Boston.com, making this the second death of a suspect in connection to this case.

Furthermore, another arrest was made in this case on Tuesday of this week. María Fernanda Villasmil Manzanilla, 25, of Venezuela, was taken into custody

Former Steelers Offensive Tackle Chukwuma Okorafor reportedly signs with the Patriots – WEBN

The New England Patriots reportedly agreed to sign with former Steelers offensive

tackle Chukwuma Okorafor on Thursday, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Okorafor is no stranger to starting in the NFL. The 26-year-old, 6’6″, 320 pound

lineman logged 59 career starts in his six seasons playing for the Steelers, 55 of which

were over the past four years.

Initially, Okorafor mainly played right tackle during his time in Pittsburg until he was drafted in the 2018 third round out of West

16 and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections for Vermont town – WEBN

In Brattleboro, Vermont, 16 and 17-year-olds are given the right to vote in a local election taking place next week. Those who turn 18 by November’s general election will be allowed to vote in the state’s presidential primaries, which will take place on Super Tuesday.

This means that voters in the small town of Vermont could have a say in significant party nominees of more than 60-year-olds while President Joe Biden, who is 81, is running for the Democratic Party. Donald Trump, who is 77, is ru

Off the coast of Massachusetts, a wind farm begins delivering a steady flow of power – WEBN

The wind farm, Vineyard Wind, is located 15 miles (24 kilometers) off Martha’s Vineyard, has been reconstructed, and has started transferring energy to the power grid from five of its arranged 62 wind turbines, the company and state officials stated on Thursday.

Five out of the 62 wind turbines are operating at total capacity. They’re generating 68 megawatts of power, which is enough to power about 30,000 homes, stated company officials. They described it as the first large-scale offshore wind

Boston Bruins star Milan Lucic’s trial begins this weekend – WEBN

In court Friday, an assault case against Boston Bruins veteran Milan Lucic took place

after a 911 call made by his wife on the night of the alleged assault. The Bruins veteran

was arrested last fall, on November 18, 2023, on assault and battery charges after an

incident at his Boston apartment with an intimate partner and, several days after the

incident, pleaded not guilty.

According to NBC10 Boston, a police report stated that officers responded to Lucic’s

residence after a woman ca

Two JetBlue Planes Collide at Boston Logan International Airport – WEBN

Two JetBlue planes touched at the Boston Logan Airport while in a de-icing area with passengers onboard on Thursday, as stated by the Massachusetts Port Authority. The aircrafts came into contact with each other when one winglet touched the other plane’s tail section, as stated by Massport. However, there were no injuries reported.

A JetBlue spokesperson spoke out about the incident.

“JetBlue flight 777 to Las Vegas and JetBlue flight 551 to Orlando will operate on other

aircraft,” noted the

Celtics Lose to Los Angeles Lakers, 114 – 105 – WEBN

Deemed one of the season’s worst losses, the Boston Celtics fell short Thursday

night to the Los Angeles Lakers without Lebron James and Anthony Davis.

However, there is still controversy about whether this was the team’s worst loss, as their

game five days ago was compared to the Los Angeles Clippers, and their game less

than a month ago was compared to the Milwaukee Bucks, which suffered losses in both

games.

The fans were sharing their feelings of the defeat as boos erupted around t

Bay State Banner

The Bay State Banner •

Ayana Mack brings representation to communities of color through her art and healing workshops

When 34-year-old visual artist Ayana Mack started selling her artwork in 2014, she was excited to share her work and ambitious to create community connections.

A few years after selling her pieces, however, she noticed something was off.

“I started to see the disparity and the difference between [access to] art in neighborhoods of color, Black neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, versus downtown Boston or the Seaport,” Mack said. “My antennas went up, and I was like, ‘OK, why does

Urban Affairs Reporting

‘A place to call home’: Mattapan Teen Center fosters community, career opportunities, and creative pursuits – Urban Affairs Reporting

Just past the corner of Hazleton Street and Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan, a colorful mural brings to life what was once the town library, but is now a safe haven for local teens. Today, the refurbished building acts as a space for 12- to 18-year-olds to engage in various programs and activities they might not otherwise have access to.

Every year, over 100 students spend simply $5 to spend their afternoons at the Josh Kraft Mattapan Teen Center, a local branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Bosto

Harnessing the power of vulnerability, artist Ayana Mack makes a difference in her community – Urban Affairs Reporting

When 34-year-old visual artist Ayana Mack started selling her artwork in 2014, she was excited to share her work and ambitious to create community connections.

However, a few years after selling her pieces, she noticed something was off.

“I started to see the disparity and the difference between (access to) art in neighborhoods of color, Black neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, versus downtown Boston or the Seaport,” Mack said. “My antennas went up, and I was like, ‘OK, why does

Journey Beyond Aspen

Journey Beyond Aspen •

L'Auberge Carmel Hotel

L’Auberge Carmel Hotel: A Love Letter to the Old and the New

The L’Auberge Carmel Hotel is a combination of the old and the new. Originally built in 1929, L’Auberge provides guests with a luxurious stay while keeping that vintage feel.

This Relais & Chateaux hotel with a Forbes Five Star Restaurant is situated in the charming village of Carmel, California, close to the famous Carmel Beach. Downtown Carmel boasts numerous shops and restaurants that usually pique tourists’ interest.

L’Auberge C

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Your Magazine •

Where I’m Going Is Just As Important As Where I’m Coming From — Your Magazine

In Brooklyn, New York, I ran out of my brownstone when I heard the ice cream truck. In East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, I ran out of my house and jumped into my dad’s truck for the five-minute drive to the ice cream shop. I walked around the corner in Brooklyn to get Chinese food for dinner. My mom drove into the supermarket parking lot to buy ingredients for the night’s dinner. In Central Park, I ran around the grass. I sat on my deck, surrounded by nothing but trees.

I was 11 when I moved from
Your Magazine •

I Wish I Were Dating in a 90s Rom-Com —

It’s the classic tale of girl meets boy, girl dates boy, and girl falls in love with boy. It’s the “I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” It’s the “if you love someone, you say it, you say it right then, out loud. Otherwise, the moment just . . . passes you by.” It’s the “but mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all” that has young girls swooning over ‘90s rom-coms and daydreaming about when they will meet

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