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Kristaps Porzingis trade: Celtics send big man to Hawks in three-team deal

3 days ago | telegram.com | Jeff Zillgitt

The Boston Celtics’ mission to trim salary continues. One day after the Celtics reached a deal to trade Jrue Holiday to Portland, they traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal also involving the Brooklyn Nets, a person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the deal.
Boston Celtics trade Jrue Holiday to Portland Trail Blazers

4 days ago | telegram.com | Jim Reineking |Jeff Zillgitt

This story has been updated with new information. The Boston Celtics are trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the news. ESPN's Shams Charania was the first to report the trade, which also sends two second-round picks to the Celtics.
Then & Now: Do you know where this is?

6 days ago | telegram.com | Mike Elfland

Mike ElflandWorcester Telegram & GazetteIn recent years, the razing of two churches in Worcester was preceded by a mix of protest and sadness. Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Mulberry Street and Notre Dame des Canadiens Church across from Worcester Common were left with memories of milestones as the wrecking ball moved in. The razing of Plymouth Congregational Church in 1941 did not appear to have been accompanied by outcry.
Free community college in Mass. could imperiled by federal cuts

1 week ago | telegram.com | Sam Drysdale

The House plan would restrict Pell Grant eligibility and increase credit requirements for full awards. The changes could impact 45,000 Massachusetts residents and result in a loss of nearly $60 million in financial aid. The Senate has rejected the Pell Grant cuts but has embraced proposed changes to student loans that could increase costs for borrowers.
Why's it called that? Jesse Burkett, namesake of youth baseball league, deserving of 'Crab' label

1 week ago | telegram.com | Mike Elfland

Mike ElflandWorcester Telegram & GazetteHis baseball teammates labeled him "The Crab," a needling reference to his crusty demeanor. He famously got thrown out of both games of a doubleheader in 1897. While he lacked a sense of humor, he had an abundance of skill on the diamond. Before his name became associated with youth baseball in Worcester, Jesse Burkett was a standout in the major leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.
Worcester is one of the top 5 riskiest cities to drive in, study finds. See rank

1 week ago | telegram.com | Betty Lin-Fisher |Rin Velasco

When it comes to the worst cities to drive in in the United States, you likely expect places like Boston and Washington D.C. to make the list. But did you expect Worcester to be in the top 10? Allstate released their 2025 America's Best Drivers Report recently, and, out of the 200 most-populated U.S. cities, Worcester, came out as the fourth riskiest to drive in. Allstate has been making their list since 2005.
Forbes released its top creators list. 3 influencers with MA connections made the list

1 week ago | telegram.com | Margie Cullen

Forbes compiled the 2025 list by ranking creators based on earnings, follower counts, engagement rates, and entrepreneurship. Forbes's list included influencers with MA connections like BU graduate and podcast powerhouse Alex Cooper, Harvard alum and food creator Nick Giovanni, and makeup guru Mikayla Nogueria. Other influencers from New England include Charli and Dixie D'Amelio and Ms. Rachel.
'Electronic cocaine': Lawmakers call for statewide restrictions on cell phone in schools

1 week ago | telegram.com | Chris Lisinski

Several bills aim to ban or limit cell phone use during school hours, with some also targeting social media use. While some officials support a statewide policy, others express concerns about local control and parental access to their children. Both the governor and the attorney general are vocally pushing for statewide restrictions.
With 'Songs For Science,' Worcester musicians seek to make a difference in face of cuts

1 week ago | telegram.com | Victor Infante

WORCESTER — Tensions have been rising nationwide over cuts to Federal funding to the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies that fund scientific research. For many who are opposed to the cuts, the routes of resistance have lead through protest and legislation. For Matt Caranci, the path lead to music.
A Juneteenth flag won't be raised outside Worcester City Hall this year. Here's why

1 week ago | telegram.com | Sarah Barnacle

The city has a policy limiting the display of so-called cultural flags to one day per calendar year. The Worcester Black Heritage Committee had wanted the flag to remain flying through the weekend. The group said its decision to move the flag-raising was a way of pushing back against the city policy. WORCESTER ― Thursday June 19th, 2025, will mark the first time in four years that the annual raising of the Juneteenth flag will not take place at Worcester City Hall.