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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Wilmington’s Edwards & Kane Named To Dean’s List At Clark University
WORCESTER, MA — The following Wilmington residents were named to Clark University’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List:. Lex B. Edwards was named to first honors. Lindsey A. Kane was named to second honors. About Clark University. Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university that...
Worcester writers among contributors to 'Clementinos' writing program anthology
There will be a book launch celebration for “Clementinos: Voices from the Clemente Writing Project” from noon to 2 p.m. July 27 at Salisbury House Ballroom, 61 Harvard St., Worcester. The book, according to a statement from Mass Humanities, features writing by Massachusetts residents “who share their understanding of the Commonwealth through lived experiences in Brockton, Dorchester, Holyoke, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester.” ...
Worcester native, gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik to vie for Olympic gold in Paris
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik will proudly represent the United States and his hometown of Worcester when competition gets underway at the Paris Games Saturday. NBC and Peacock will televise the men’s gymnastics qualification round at 5 a.m. ...
What to do this weekend
Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. Route will be from Country Lane to Sherman Street in Marlborough. This is the third in a series of monthly 3-mile guided walks. Sponsored by the Marlborough Conservation Commission. Register at https://mrd.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=53. Textile Recycling Drive. Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to noon,...
Massachusetts man found deceased in Sakonnet River in Portsmouth remembered as kind as services announced
A Massachusetts man who was found deceased in Rhode Island earlier this week is being remembered. Family members say 65-year-old Leonidas Barrera Gonzalez of Marlborough died doing what he loved. Fishing. Gonzalez’s body was recovered Monday by Portsmouth and Middletown personnel in the Sakonnet River in the area of Indian...
Nantucket Select Board Wants Renegotiation Of Current Wind Agreement
The Nantucket Select Board is planning to renegotiate its good neighbor agreement with Vineyard Wind. The Select Board decided to act days after a huge turbine blade failed and broke apart, sending fiberglass and foam onto Nantucket beaches. The panel finds that the emergency has revealed that Vineyard Wind's communication...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Man cashes in after a dream of diamonds with a stop at a South Shore 7-Eleven. What he won
Marilyn Monroe famously told the world that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A Plymouth man recently became awfully friendly with them as well. After dreaming the night before about...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
Readers tell us where to go (for ice cream, that is): Here are the results of our poll
National Ice Cream Day came and went last Sunday, but it's been a summer that has called for ice cream every day, given how hot and humid it's been. So we asked our loyal readers to tell us where to get their favorite scoop of chocolate, vanilla or rocky road, and you did not disappoint. Over 6,000 votes were cast in our online poll last week, and the winner is ... ...
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Series Preview
Is this rock bottom for the Yankees? An All-Star break reset hasn’t blossomed into any tangible results for the team from the Bronx. A mixed-bag series against the Rays was followed by a beatdown at the hands of the cross-town rival Mets. Nothing the Yankees are doing has inspired much optimism as they head toward the trade deadline. They have holes to fill but what realistically can be done to alter different phases of this team — lineup depth, bullpen, another starter — is yet to be seen.
Panthers back on the prowl: Quabbin's 2024 football schedule is out now
It's almost August and that means the beginning of football season is around the corner. Gardner-area football teams saw their share of success last season and will gear up for hopes of seeing more great moments this year. Check out the area school's schedules, next up with Quabbin. The Panthers will play the...
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