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Springfield Caribbean Carnival parade features food, fun and festivities
A festival devoted to celebrating Caribbean cultures and more brought hundreds of locals together in Springfield, Massachusetts over the weekend. The flags of Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and more are flowing down State Street as the parade travels through Mason Square on a late-summer Saturday. Joined by the mayor,...
Downtown Westfield’s long-awaited Tribeca gastropub sets opening date this week
WESTFIELD — The wait is finally over. “Westfield’s open for business,” said Tony Long, owner of Tribeca Bar & Grill, which plans a soft opening Wednesday, Aug. 21. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
American International College Names Scott Foulis Interim Director of Athletics
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) named Scott Foulis interim Athletics director for the 2024-25 academic year. “Scott Foulis is an excellent fit to lead our Department of Athletics through the upcoming year,” said Nicolle Cestero, AIC’s interim president. “His understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the department, along with his broad experience in collegiate athletics, positions him to help our student-athletes and staff succeed both on and off the field.”
Weston Earns Risk Management Grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association
As you may be able to tell, the Owl is catching up on her inbox after 10 days out. The following is a press release received by the Owl mail room at the beginning of the month. ++. Weston was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association...
Inflation cooling, but remains higher in Boston area
Consumer prices in the Boston area rose about 3.5% over the last year, compared to a 2.9% increase nationally, according to federal data released Wednesday. The latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show inflation has cooled from 2022, when year-over-year consumer price increases in the Northeast were in the 6 to 7% range. This year, increases ranged from 2.4% to 3.9% year over year.
JetBlue offering reduced prices on flights out of Boston during Big Fall Sale
Now is the time to book a cheaper flight out of Boston. JetBlue’s annual Big Fall Sale is happening from Monday, Aug. 19 until Friday, Aug. 23. The week-long sale features reduced prices for flights across the country, including those from Logan Airport in Boston. Rates for one-way trips...
From flood plain to food forest
BRATTLEBORO-In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene changed the landscape of Vermont, including turning a house lot at 805 Western Ave. into a flooded, vacant, unbuildable space bordering Whetstone Brook. Now, Edible Brattleboro is changing that piece of the landscape yet again, partnering with the town to create a public "food forest"...
High school athletes prepare for fall sports
-High school athletes around Vermont began practicing for the upcoming fall season last week. The first athletes to report in were the football players in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, who began practicing on Aug. 12. They'll be the first on the field for the fall season as Brattleboro opens its season against the Burr & Burton Bulldogs on Friday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m., at Natowich Field.
Joe Boris, Jesse Lepkoff perform a night of original music in Marlboro
MARLBORO-On Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Thrush Hill Outdoor Stage, 314 Upper Houghton Rd., a pair of singer-songwriters - Vermont Blues Society Contest winner Jesse Lepkoff and guest musician Joe Boris - will team up for a night of original music. Boris has been part of the...
Estey Organ Museum adds new exhibit, prepares for ‘EsteyFest ’24’
BRATTLEBORO-How does a reed organ make music? The most recent addition to the Estey Organ Museum is a circa 1871 J. Estey & Company Cottage Organ cut in half to reveal the inner working of a reed organ. The cross-section allows a viewer to witness what happens when a key is pressed. When pressed, piano key creates sound by striking a string with a felt hammer. Pressing a key on a reed organ produces sound by directing the movement of air through metal reeds, similar to a harmonica. The air is sucked from above through the reeds by a bellows system below.
Concert Choir, Camerata seek new singers
BRATTLEBORO-The Brattleboro Concert Choir and Brattleboro Camerata each offer singers the opportunity to join their musical communities for a new season. The Brattleboro Concert Choir is a symphonic choir with 90 members from across the region who perform a challenging repertoire, ranging from classic choral masterpieces to rarely heard and newly commissioned works. New singers of all genders and voice types are invited to schedule a low-pressure placement hearing for the 2024–25 season.
Massachusetts Leaders Join Crowley to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Salem Offshore Wind Terminal
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, with Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, joined Crowley Wind Services President and CEO Bob Karl and other leaders to celebrate a significant milestone today with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Salem Offshore Wind Terminal. This project involves transforming a former oil- and coal-fired power plant into Massachusetts’ second wind port, which will propel the state toward its clean energy goals and expedite the construction of next-generation wind farms. The terminal is being built to support the construction of offshore wind farms in New England and future floating turbines in the Gulf of Maine.
Drug cartels are the root of Brattleboro’s crisis
BRATTLEBORO-I commend all those who attended the recent Selectboard meetings to address the plight of Brattleboro's downtown. And kudos to Susan Bellville for pointing out that Brattleboro cannot "ticket" its way out of an increasingly desperate situation by only addressing the symptoms of a deepening crisis of crime and addiction in our community. Nor will blaming public officials, our police force, or society at large stem this rising tide.
This could be your last chance to see this legendary punk band play in Mass.
Legendary punk band X is encouraging fans to come see them in Massachusetts one last time as the group embarks on a farewell tour this fall. “I hope people will come see us play, because — not to be weird — we may never play your town again. But that’s true every night, right?” lead singer Exene Cervenka told Billboard in a new interview. “Just a reminder: Life is short, but it’s up to people to listen to the record or come see us if they want. Or not. We’re really happy with this record. And that’s its own reward, no matter what happens.”
Who exactly is a delegate? Meet some of the Massachusetts ones
CHICAGO — At a political convention, certain words resonate throughout the event. Among the most frequently mentioned is "delegate." Delegates from various states, including Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, play a pivotal role in the proceedings. This week in Chicago, Massachusetts delegates Juan, Anthony, and Paul are in...
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