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Jordan Montgomery: Scott Boras ‘butchered' contract talks with Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox reportedly were the favorites to sign left-hander Jordan Montgomery last offseason before he joined the Arizona Diamondbacks. Considering Boston's dire need for starting pitching, many were perplexed that the front office was unable to close a deal with the 2023 World Series champion. According to Montgomery,...
Plymouth closing all public parks and fields from dusk to dawn amid town’s high risk status for EEE
Starting tonight, all public parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed daily from dusk until dawn in response to the town’s high risk status for Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Weber going to Bat for Those Disappointed and Frustrated with Forest Hills Cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery has drawn criticism from residents over the last several years due to the discontinuation of beloved events, changed policies, removal of trees, lack of communication, and more, but for those yearning for an explanation, there might be one on the horizon. Ben Weber, District 6 City Councilor, who had residents reach out to his office about these issues, told the Jamaica Plain Gazette he had contacted cemetery leadership. Specifically, Weber, who called Forest Hills Cemetery one of Boston’s jewels, noted that the cemetery’s leadership has offered to take him and his office on a tour.
Texas Native Corin Patel to swim for D3 Roger Williams University (2024)
At the UIL District 17 - 6A Championships, Patel swam a 1:03.60 PB in the 100 breast to place 8th. He also split 28.71 in Cypress Fairbanks’ 200 medley relay Current photo via Corin Patel. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel...
Ready for the next step
COVENTRY - The Coventry High School football team ended last season on a high-note, beating rival West Warwick 30-14 in their annual Thanksgiving Day matchup, a measure of revenge following a playoff defeat at the hands of the Wizards from several weeks prior. The 2024 Oakers are hoping to take...
VIDEO: A Robotic Guard “Dog” Surprises a Rhode Island Family
It’s not every day you see a robotic dog in the ‘wild’ - but on Saturday, that’s just what Nichola Colaluca did. The Rhode Island mom was taking her daughter to practice driving in the parking lot of the Citizens Bank campus in Johnston, when they came across the strange sight.
Firefighters use Jaws of Life to free victim from crash in Bourne
BOURNE – Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a person from a pickup truck following a crash in Bourne. The collision happened shortly before 10:30 PM Saturday on Sandwich Road at Long Boat Road. Once extricated, the victim was transported by ambulance to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Further details […] The post Firefighters use Jaws of Life to free victim from crash in Bourne appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Plans for new entrance for high, middle school campus unveiled
As part of the project to replace or rehabilitate the town’s high school, a new way to enter and leave the campus is being reviewed. One of the plans discussed at the School Building Committee meeting on Aug. 14 was to close down one of the three softball fields at the middle and high school campus and use the space for the new entrance. The field to be closed down is not currently in use.
North Attleborough welcomes new pickleball courts with ribbon-cutting, tournament
(WJAR) — North Attleborough celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mason Field on Saturday. Town Manager Michael Borg and Town Council members kicked off the event with remarks to community members in attendance. Borg also participated in a ceremonial game before attendees competed...
Clear the Shelters Day at the Potter League
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Fees for pet adoptions were 50% off on Saturday at the Potter League Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown. This, as the Potter League once again took part in a national promotion meant to help connect dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more with forever homes.
Rhode Island State Troopers help citizen rescue an injured owl from the highway
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State troopers helped a citizen rescue an injured owl on the highway recently. The Rhode Island Troopers Association said in a post to Facebook that the owl in the picture above was found stranded on the median of I-95 in West Greenwich.
The Place shuts its doors after 27 years
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — On Friday a local pizza place in North Kingstown shut its doors after 27 years of serving the community. The Place announced on Facebook that they were forced to shut down due to an expiring lease, landlord issues, and health issues. In the announcement,...
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