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Extras Needed For Film On College Admissions Being Produced In Winchester Extras Needed For Film On College Admissions Being Produced In Winchester
Extras Needed For Film On College Admissions Being Produced In Winchester A short film on the college admissions process being produced in New England is seeking extras. "Admissions," is described by its creators as "a darkly humorous fly-on-the-wall mockumentary that peels back the layers of university admissions in post-affirmative action America." The scenes will be filmed in Winchester, Massachusetts, just north of Boston, on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. Extras should be between the ages of 18 and 35. "The project will blend scripted and unscripted moments, requiring a cast adept at acting and improvisation, with a keen sense of humor and the abilit…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says 2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says People who live in Massachusetts have access to some of the best hospitals in the country, a new study has found.  Two Boston hospitals were named among the 22 healthcare facilities that made an elite "Honor Roll" list created by U.S. News and World Report, meaning they excel across all or most types of care evaluated by researchers.   Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, tied for best in the nation, the study said.  Brigham and Women's Hospital is also ranked fifth in the nation for treating cancer and named the best in the country in o…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer
Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer Funeral services have been scheduled for a mother from the North Shore and longtime Boston Celtics employee who lost her battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer last month. A memorial service for Heather Walker will be held at the Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead between 12-3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, her obituary reads. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the #Move4Heather campaign or to the education of her daughters Sammy and Taylor. "Heather will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues at the Celtics and the entire Marblehead community," her obituary…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Child Porn: Amherst Doctor Had Thousands Of Videos, Secretly Filmed Medical Exams Child Porn: Amherst Doctor Had Thousands Of Videos, Secretly Filmed Medical Exams
Child Porn: Amherst Doctor Had Thousands Of Videos, Secretly Filmed Medical Exams A resident doctor with a Western Massachusetts family medical center was arrested this week after police found thousands of photos and videos featuring child pornography of kids on more than 70 devices, federal authorities said. He is also alleged to have secretly filmed medical exams of two minor patients, officials said.  Dr. Bradley Ferrick, age 32, of Winchester and Amherst, is charged with one count of possession of child pornography after he was arrested on Tuesday, March 14, the US Attorney for Massachusett said.  Ferrick is listed as a member of the inaugural residency cla…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Chelsea Man Who Drowned At Winchester Lake Remembered As Loving Father Chelsea Man Who Drowned At Winchester Lake Remembered As Loving Father
Chelsea Man Who Drowned At Winchester Lake Remembered As Loving Father A family from the North Shore is desperately trying to honor their late patriarch who unexpectedly died "after a fun day at the lake."  Jose Garcia, age 56, from Chelsea, drowned while swimming in the Upper Mystic Lake off Sandy Beach in Winchester on Sunday, July 24, Massachusetts State Police said. Initial investigation suggested Garcia was swimming with his family when he became "distressed" in the water, police said. He was last seen by a person on the shore well past the designated swimming area. Garcia's family is now actively seeking donations to help cover the cost of his funeral.  …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Swimmer Pulled From Greater Boston Area Lake Identified Swimmer Pulled From Greater Boston Area Lake Identified
Swimmer Pulled From Greater Boston Area Lake Identified The victim of a recent drowning at lake just in a Boston suburb has been identified as 56-year-old Jose Garcia from Chelsea. Multiple rescue crews responded the drowning in Upper Mystic Lake off Sandy Beach in Winchester around 4:37 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, Massachusetts State Police said.  Crews found Garcia around 5:30 p.m.. He was then taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  Missing swimmer recovered in #Winchester at Upper Mystic Lake. #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/wAJCsVpPUW — Matt Kaminsky (@matty_kam) July 24, 2022 Initial investigation suggest…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Swimmer Pulled From Greater Boston Area Lake (DEVELOPING) Swimmer Pulled From Greater Boston Area Lake (DEVELOPING)
Swimmer Pulled From Greater Boston Area Lake (Developing) Multiple rescue crews were on the scene where a swimmer was pulled from a lake in a Boston suburb on the afternoon of Sunday, July 24.  Missing swimmer recovered in #Winchester at Upper Mystic Lake. #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/wAJCsVpPUW — Matt Kaminsky (@matty_kam) July 24, 2022 The swimmer was pulled from the Upper Mystic Lake in Winchester after previously being reported missing, according to the Stoneham Fire Department on Twitter and a Facebook post.  Crews were said to be administering CPR before taking the individual to the hospital. No other information was immediately released. …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Boater Pulled From Water At Greater Boston Area Beach (UPDATE) Body Of Missing Boater Pulled From Water At Greater Boston Area Beach (UPDATE)
Body Of Missing Boater Pulled From Water At Greater Boston Area Beach (Update) The body of a man from Lynn was found in a Winchester lake after he was reported missing from his vessel on July 4th, authorities said. Alford Garcia, age 52, was reported missing from his boat in the area of Medford Boat Club and Shannon Beach around 5:50 p.m. on Monday, Massachusetts State Police said. He was reportedly seen going under the water after he fell off an inflatable float, police added.  Search appears to be resuming here in #Winchester with the MA State Police dive team gearing up, heading toward Shannon Beach. @NBC10Boston @NECN https://t.co/bjosFKgomu pic.twitter.com/E7…

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by David Cifarelli
Real Estate
Former Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy's Winchester Home On The Market For $2.9 Million Former Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy's Winchester Home On The Market For $2.9 Million
Former Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy's Winchester Home On The Market For $2.9 Million After being fired from the Boston Bruins, former head coach Bruce Cassidy is putting Boston completely behind him by putting his Winchester home up for sale, Real Estate Boston reports.   Cassidy and his wife Julie, who bought the home for $2 million in 2017 , are listing the property for $2.9 million, the outlet reports. The 4,805 square-foot home, located at 53 Hutchinson Road, has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and follows an open-floor plan. The two-tiered backyard features a drip irrigation system, large stone patio, gas fire pit and outdoor kitchen and grill, Real Estate…

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by David Cifarelli