Throughout the show, whether it was Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Biz Markie or Pop Smoke, performers and emcee Kid Capri paid homage to late hip-hop stars.
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NHL notebook: Bruins have a big night at awards ceremony
Coach Jim Montgomery wins the Jack Adams Award, goalie Linus Ullmark the Vezina and Patrice Bergeron win his sixth Selke Award.
Oshima Brothers to grace stage at The Vienna Union Hall
The Oshima Brothers share their unique blend of heart-based harmonies at at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at The Vienna Union Hall. Maine-based indie duo, Oshima Brothers have been creating music together since childhood. The brothers blend songs from the heart with blood harmonies to produce a “roots-based pop sound that is infectious.” (NPR) […]
Red Sox notebook: Ceddanne Rafaela promoted from Portland to Worcester
Boston’s No. 3 prospect had 30 stole bases in 60 games for the Sea Dogs this season.
Massachusetts couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death
The bodies were found in a home in Newton when the couple failed to arrive at church Sunday morning, police said.
Israel OKs thousands of new settlement homes, defying White House calls for restraint
The decision defied growing U.S. criticism of Israel’s settlement policies and also raised tensions with the Palestinians at a time of rising violence in the occupied territory.
Bill to extend MaineCare coverage to noncitizens wins support in Maine House
House members voted 78-61 in favor of the bill, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed.
Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison
The guilty plea and sentencing of Anderson Lee Aldrich comes just 7 months after the shooting and spares victims’ families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial.
Maine will get $272 million in federal funds to expand broadband
More than $42 billion has been allocated nationwide to expand high-speed internet access, and Maine’s share is the largest of any state in New England.
Maine House narrowly passes bill to require background checks for private gun sales
The House voted 69-68 for the bill, which is similar to a proposal defeated in a statewide referendum in 2016.