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Orleans Block Party Celebrates Community
The Orleans Police Department's annual block party has become an August ritual - and a key part of an ongoing community building effort. “We really develop strategies on how we can connect with our community members because as a police organization we will never be successful if we don't have the trust and support of our community....”
Wellfleet Food Pantry Searches for New Home
An increase in demand and the growth that comes with that means the Wellfleet Food Pantry needs a larger home. “We have seen a big growth in our number of shoppers ... from 2020 we had 160 families; in 2023 we had 203 families ... 21 percent were over 65 and 17 percent were children....”
No working smoke alarms found after fatal Taunton fire, officials say
Investigators found no working smoke alarms in the Taunton home where a woman was killed in a fire Thursday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Investigators believe the fire was caused accidentally. After searching the home, they found two out-of-date smoke alarms, neither of which had batteries, the department said.
King OSF Unleashes New Album ‘Baby Lord’: A Raw Testament to Resilience and Authenticity
In the world of hip-hop, few artists stand out as distinctly as King OSF. Known for his dynamic lyrics, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering commitment to authenticity, Antidote Music Group artist— King OSF drops his first project Baby Lord. King OSF is a unique anomaly in the game. Raised on the gritty streets of Providence’s South Side, his journey from the streets of Prov has been nothing short of raw and real.
Four-bedroom home in Westborough sells for $1.2 million
A 2,560-square-foot house built in 1981 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 4 Fox Lane in Westborough was sold on July 30, 2024, for $1,200,000, or $469 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the house comes with an underground/basement two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.7-acre.
Patriots Mailbag: One more until they count
It’s time for the final Patriots Mailbag of the preseason! Here’s what fans are wondering heading into the final exhibition game. Saturday is the final real off day of the summer for the New England Patriots. They held their final training camp practice of the year on Friday, and now travel to play the Washington Commanders in the preseason finale on Sunday.
Gillette Proposes Multi-Phase Project to Revitalize South Boston Campus with Housing, Public Spaces
Procter & Gamble's Gillette is transforming its South Boston manufacturing site into a public-friendly, versatile space. The company has filed a Letter of Intent with Boston's Planning Department to redevelop the 31-acre site, which lies between the South Boston and Fort Point neighborhoods. Gillette's South Boston Campus to Be Redeveloped.
The Academy at Penguin Hall Explains the Benefits of Student-Centered Learning
The Academy at Penguin Hall, an independent all-girls preparatory school, has made a name for itself by prioritizing student-centered learning, an approach that is central to the school's mission. This method is designed to prepare students for the unpredictable global, economic, and social challenges of the future. Through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability, Penguin Hall imparts knowledge and equips students with the skills needed to navigate and succeed in a dynamic world.
36 hours in Provincetown, Massachusetts
A beachfront in Provincetown, Mass., Aug. 12, 2024. Despite a creeping sense of Hamptons-style gentrification, the town on the tip of Cape Cod, one of America’s oldest art colonies, remains a self-styled bohemian idyll. (Jesse Burke/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- Located at the tip of Cape Cod,...
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
Harvard Women’s Swimming and Diving Announces 2024-25 Schedule
Harvard Women's Swimming and Diving has announced its 2024-25 schedule, with three home meets at Blodgett Pool and a series of key matchups. The Crimson kick off the season at Brown on Nov. 1, where they hold a 37-9 all-time record against the Bears. The team will then host Boston College on Nov. 2, aiming to extend its 11-meet winning streak over the Eagles. Additional highlights include an Ivy matchup against Dartmouth and Cornell on Nov. 15-16 and participation in the Minnesota Invitational in December.
Annual walk-a-thon fetches funds for future Mattapoisett dog park
MATTAPOISETT — Dogs and their humans ambled through Mattapoisett for a fundraiser Saturday Aug. 24, as part of an effort to create a recreational space for dogs in Mattapoisett that’s spanned years. The dog walk-a-thon, held annually, raised money for a future dog park in Mattapoisett. The endeavor...
TRIVIA NIGHT at La Cantina Winery Thursday, Sept 5, 2024 - hosted by FHS Girls Soccer Boosters
"Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT at La Cantina Winery — hosted by FHS Girls Soccer Boosters!. SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy your tickets in person before — with the FHS Girls Soccer Boosters. Bring $45 cash/check to the general FHS Girls Soccer Boosters meeting—and we will get you on...
When does the sun start setting before 5 p.m. in Mass.?
The days are about to get shorter and shorter as the fall and winter season approaches. But when will sunsets be before 5 p.m.? Here’s what you need to know. By Oct. 19, the sun will set at 6 p.m. in Massachusetts, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Over...
Invasive 'crazy worms' have landed in RI. Why they're such a serious environmental threat.
PROVIDENCE – They grow twice as fast as other earthworms, can get up to half a foot long and pose a threat to native plants by devouring the top layer of organic matter in the soil that’s full of vital nutrients. Rhode Island gardeners have been on the lookout for invasive jumping worms for...
Rhode Island women's basketball announces non-conference schedule; who the Rams will play
There promises to be no shortage of intrigue for the University of Rhode Island women's basketball team through its nonconference schedule. Twin sisters squaring off, the America East champions, an alum on an opposing sideline, two in-state rivals visiting, one of the sports biggest current brands and two difficult Ivy League road trips — that all awaits the Rams through the first two months of the season. ...
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