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As a Boston sports fan it is hard to argue Curt Schilling's role in the Red Sox folklore. How can anyone forget the bloody sock incident? Though Schilling has been out of baseball since 2007 he continues to be in the spotlight because of his many roles in the Massachusetts community and in business. He has most recently been chosen to be the speaker at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute's commencement this May 2010.
Thankfully this new honor in Worcester will overshadow the strange controversy regarding Schilling's former doctor, the very one that worked on the bloody ankle. The Worcester Telegram is reporting that the former Red Sox team doctor Dr. William Morgan has given up his license while he is investigated for something that has not been made public yet. Dr. Morgan was also the team doctor for the Worcester Sharks until last year when he apparently left St. Vincent Hospital.
Since Schilling's departure from professional baseball he has gone on to be more vocal in politics and the charities he is passionate about. He is a big supporter of ALS and even gives the proceeds from his WEEI talk show to that cause. Schilling and his wife also have their own charity The Shade Foundation that focuses on sun safety due his wife's own bout with melanoma. He and his wife are involved in other causes as well.
The WPI press release brings to light something that may not be as in the spotlight as some of these other things. Schilling's company 38 Studios has been involved in supporting students at the Interactive Media and Game Development program that was started in 2005. The game development industry continues to evolve and Schilling's company is growing in anticipation of the growth in online multi-player games. It will be interesting to see what insights Schilling will share with the graduates in May. His varied background and interests are sure to make for a treasure-trove of advice.
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Halloween is almost here and we have put together Part 3 of our 2009 Worcester Halloween Planning Guide. In Part 3 we will provide some information on Halloween events and activities in the Worcester and …
Halloween parties can be so much fun. Whether you are planning one for your children or for yourself this year you can go all out. This year Halloween falls on Saturday so stay up late …
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Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close today? I’m sure many of us may not have even been aware of it. Worcester’s hispanic population was 15.1% as of the last census …
The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is taking place this “weekend” starting Thursday. Worcester will be hosting one of the events at the Worcester State College Blue Lounge this Thursday from 7-10pm. Worcester is well known for …
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Today the Patrick administration announced that they would be using discretionary funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to rehire laid off firefighters across the commonwealth. This is welcome news for Worcester who …
Yesterday the Worcester Tornadoes announced that “controlling interest” had been sold to a group out of Maryland. I must confess I was surprised since I have written about the great family experiences we’ve had attending …
Last week Children’s Aid and Family Service opened a new $2.5 million facility in Fitchburg. Children’s Aid & Family Service is a non-profit organization owned by Seven Hills Foundation headquartered in Worcester. CAFS …