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Vermont Philharmonic presents two Summer Pops concerts
Vermont’s outdoor summer concert scene continues in August with the Vermont Philharmonic playing two Summer Pops concerts -- one each in Duxbury and North Hero. The first will be held beside the pond at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. The North Hero concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Shore Acres Inn overlooking Lake Champlain.
Here's the scoop: Massachusetts ice cream trail sprinkles attention on local businesses
BOSTON — Massachusetts' first-ever ice cream trail kicked off on Thursday, providing a delicious way to beat the heat this summer. Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll put together the list with help from New Hampshire. The plan was to create a statewide list of ice cream...
Route 3 Speed Limit Raised to 65 mph in Massachusetts to Improve Traffic Safety
Drivers traversing the stretch of Route 3 from I-95 in Burlington up to the New Hampshire border can now legally press a bit harder on the accelerator. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has upped the speed limit along this 22-mile corridor to 65 mph, as reported by Boston.com. This increase is a jump from the previous 55 mph limit, a move intended to enhance safety by harmonizing traffic flow.
Prosecutors interview witnesses, victims in case of former teacher accused of rape
WAREHAM — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher accused of raping a student has received another date to return to court. Andre Arsenault, 35, appeared Thursday in Wareham District Court on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or over — offenses allegedly committed towards an Old Colony student while Arsenault was a teacher at the school, according to reports.
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: The Wareham Gatemen's win aids race for West Division
The Wareham Gatemen (20-11-1) flexed their muscles in an 8-1 victory over the Brewster Whitecaps (12-18-2) in seven innings to keep pace with the idle Cotuit Kettleers in the race for the West Division title. The Gatemen scored five runs in the fourth inning and led 8-0 before the Whitecaps broke the shutout in the sixth. Eli Putnam (Davidson) had a pair of hits, drove in two runs and scored one himself, while Antonio Jimenez (Central Florida)...
New gift shop looks to make waves in Onset
Amelia Houde got her first job scooping ice cream at Nana’s Ice Cream Parlor in Onset. Now over a decade later, Houde still works behind a counter in Onset, but this time it’s at a gift shop she owns. Houde’s shop, called Tide and True, opened up on...
Refreshing weekend ahead!
DRY WEATHER RETURNS A cold front moved through Thursday evening, setting up Friday for much drier and sunnier weather. The morning will start comfortably in the low 60s, and by the afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Coastal areas will be about 5 degrees cooler. If you’re heading to the Cape, strongly consider leaving early to avoid traffic. It’ll be a popular place! SUNNY AND COMFORTABLE WEEKEND Saturday will be mostly sunny, still dry and comfortable with highs in the mid-80s. It’s perfect for a beach day or a barbecue. On Sunday, expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-80s. Coastal areas will once again be about 5 degrees cooler. It’s an ideal weekend for outdoor activities anywhere in New England. Don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re spending time outdoors though; the UV index will be very high (8).
Achieving perfection: Meet the 2024 Girls Tennis Player of the Year, Super Team & All-Stars
SouthCoast girls tennis teams had a strong spring with Old Rochester and Wareham winning their respective conference titles and six teams — Apponequet, Bishop Stang, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Old Rochester and Wareham — all making the MIAA playoffs. The Bulldogs had the deepest tournament run, reaching the Div. 3 Elite 8. Here's a look at...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Mass. home sale prices soar while sales plummet in June
BOSTON — The median sale prices of both single-family homes and condos hit new all-time highs in Massachusetts last month, real estate market analysts said as a group of six Beacon Hill lawmakers attempts to produce a compromise housing production-inducing bill by the end of July. There were 4,441 single-family home sales in Massachusetts in June, according to The Warren Group, an 8.9% decrease compared to June 2023. At the same time, the median sale price increased...
Full menu returns to Tavern on the Hill after scaling back due to staff shortage
A Massachusetts restaurant that had to scale back its menu due to staffing shortages has brought back its full menu. “We are still working with a short staff, but we have been able to make a few shifts and we are now able to offer our entire menu,” Tavern on the Hill said on its Instagram story Tuesday.
Supporters of aid in dying bill hope success is near after years of trying
BOSTON ― The medical aid in dying bill, voted out of initial committees by both branches of the Massachusetts Legislature, is about ensuring that people suffering from painful, terminal conditions do not have a bad death. That’s according to Dr. Roger Kligler, a retired medical practitioner who was diagnosed with incurable stage 4...
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