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Find all South Shore, Brockton-area high school football coverage right here
We're counting down the days until the start of the high school football season. The new calendar represents a fresh start for all 39 area schools as a new 'Road to Gillette Stadium' quest gets underway. ...
Boston fans outraged as Red Sox legend wears Yankees hat in video
Former Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has never been one to shy away from taking a jab at the New York Yankees. However, on Wednesday, he showed a softer side, reaching out to offer support to his former teammate Manny Ramirez, who was recently seen wearing a Yankees hat in a photo that quickly made the rounds online.
Kate Pierson ventures from the B-52s 'mothership' for solo show on Cape Cod
For nearly 50 years, The B-52s have been a cultural staple, with buoyant beats that have enamored generations. The band is currently in the middle of a residency at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas, but founding member Kate Pierson is finding time to continue her solo career — her latest album, “Radios and Rainbows,” drops next month.
Celtics Schedule: Tatum's first game vs. Kerr, Warriors and 8 other must-watch dates
The full Boston Celtics schedule for the 2024-25 season has been revealed. Every game, every matchup, and every revenge date is set in stone, so fans can start marking down some big events on their calendars. One of the most notable dates will be Jayson Tatum’s first game against head...
Beautiful Artwork is Popping Up in Fall River Thanks to Hardworking Teens
A new mural has popped up in Fall River, paying homage to the Flint neighborhood and the city itself. The mural was created by a nonprofit organization called YEAH Corps which is working hard to change the lives of underprivileged teens in the area. By using the power of art,...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Zip Trip Forecast
TGIF After stronger storms Thursday, we are waking up to more quiet weather today. Plan on some fog early, this will keep visibility lower for some. It’s our last Zip Trip of the season, and you’ll want a sweatshirt if you are heading out to Walpole with temperatures in the low 60s early on. We will see more hazy sunshine again today with highs in the 80s inland and 70s at the coast. The haze is thanks to smoke from Canada wildfires getting pushed into New England, this is going to leave us with poor air quality. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for central Massachusetts, anyone sensitive to this should limit time outdoors. MOSTLY DRY WEEKEND Clouds will increase from west to east this weekend. The progress of a storm coming our way from the west has been slowed down by Hurricane Ernesto, set to pass well offshore from New England. Beachgoers must be careful for high surf and dangerous rip current this weekend along the MA coastline, particularly south facing beaches. Ernesto may be close to major hurricane strength as it approaches Bermuda, where rain is set to begin tonight and last through Saturday.
Massachusetts Braces for Scattered Storms Along I-495 and Cooler Weekend Temperatures
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today, mainly concentrated east of I-495. The National Weather Service in Boston reports that highs will reach the low to mid-80s, with the chance of precipitation at 40% in the Boston area. Winds will remain mild, coming from the northwest at 5 mph.
Watch: Plymouth man arrested after father found stabbed to death
Matthew Paluzzi, 26, was arrested and charged with murder Thursday after his father was found fatally stabbed in Plymouth. A man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his 73-year-old father in Plymouth, officials announced. Matthew Paluzzi, 26, was taken into custody and charged with murder after Hanover...
Boston man bit, punched, head-butted officers on a train, MBTA police say
A Dorchester man who wanted to sleep on a train bit, punched and head-butted MBTA Transit Police who attempted to escort him off, according to MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. At around 10 a.m., Hamed Ranemimche, 25, was sleeping under the seats inside a Red Line train car at...
The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater New Bedford?
NEW BEDFORD — Election season is almost here, with only a few weeks to go before the statewide primary on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Democrats and Republicans will go head-to-head within their respective parties to determine who will face off in the Nov. 5 general election. ...
Could we get snow in November? Here are the Farmers' Almanac predictions.
With the fall equinox arriving in a little over a month and summer coming to an end on Sept. 22, many on the SouthCoast may be looking forward to cooler temperatures to go along with their favorite spiced drinks. According to The Farmers' Almanac's fall weather forecast, you can start getting your flannels ready because this fall the weather will be crisp and cool. ...
New Bedford Mayor proposes easing Restrictions on accessory dwelling units
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing zoning changes to increase the City’s housing supply by making it easier to build accessory dwelling units, commonly known as in-law apartments or backyard cottages. In a recent letter and proposal submitted to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes that...
Organization of young artists beautifying Fall River’s Flint this summer
Have you noticed lately that the Flint section of Fall River looks a little brighter?. YEAH! Corps is a non-profit based at 335 South Main Street in Fall River, that engages high school age youth in Fall River in the many diverse forms of art to create opportunities that will inspire youth to realize their potential. They are working artists and learn new techniques in order to fulfill their commissions thanks to donations and grants.
Here's the readers choice for the Herald News all-time greats for Fall sports
FALL RIVER — It was a record-breaking, number of voting in the Herald News summer series to see which all-time athlete had Mount Rushmore status in the Greater Fall River area during the fall campaign. Over 281,000 votes were submitted for the greatest athletes of eight seperate sports in the fall with...
Republican candidate for Massachusetts Senate arrested three times, court records show
A Republican running for a Massachusetts Senate seat has been arrested three times over the past two decades on either disorderly conduct or assault-related charges, including after one alleged altercation inside a Fenway bar in 2007, according to police and court records. The charges against Nick Pirro of Lunenburg, a...
DRUNK WOMAN DROVE INTO OFFICER DIRECTING TRAFFIC, COPS SAY [HN VIDEO]
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In the following HN Video you’ll hear a Barnstable Police Officer suddenly come over the radio saying he was just hit by a white SUV. It was around 10:40 p.m. last evening, and the officer was directing traffic leaving the “Dark Star Orchestra” concert at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. The Dark Star Orchestra is a tribute band that prides itself on “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience,” according to Wikipedia. At the end of the concert, the veteran police officer was directing Melody Tent traffic exiting onto Scudder Ave. He was wearing a high-vis, reflective traffic vest with lettering spelling out “BARNSTABLE POLICE.” He was also reportedly holding a special flashlight for directing traffic at night. The white SUV reportedly struck the officer in his left knee. The SUV also reportedly hit the officer’s flashlight before continuing westbound on Scudder Ave. Part of the broken flashlight was photographed on the side of Scudder Ave. HN spoke with the officer and he seemed a little shook up from being hit, and he appeared to be limping a little bit. During the investigation, the banged-up policeman could be heard telling investigating officers he didn’t need rescue.
An arts college is not a pit stop
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What do we owe to the places where we live and work?. Are they just pit stops that we stay in for a while on our way to a bigger newspaper, hospital or university?. Or are they places that we come to love and...
3 Free Agents Patriots Must Sign After Matthew Judon News
The New England Patriots have undergone a lot of turnaround this offseason. That shouldn't be a shocker to people around the league though. They have a new head coach Jerod Mayo and general manager Eliot Wolf running the ship. They are looking to shape the roster in the best way...
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