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Off and On: Students Return to Hanover for Sophomore Summer
This past spring, I was lucky enough to be in Rome on the Art History Foreign Study Program. I explored the city, spent hours in museums and traveled across Italy on weekends with the 14 other Dartmouth students who were a part of the program. Dartmouth became a distant memory and Hanover a dot on a continent an ocean away. During prior on-campus terms, as much as I loved trips to the Skiway and chatting with my friends in the Collis Center for Student Life, Dartmouth’s insular nature had become suffocating. To preserve my waning love for Hanover, I needed to leave and experience something different.
Cordella's Coffee Shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
Cordella’s is a small shop that opened in early April at 116B June St., Worcester, serving up everything up everything from espresso and ice coffees to teas and sweet treats. It’s comfortable and welcoming atmosphere makes customers definitely feel at home. Coffee shops play an important role in community, the main reason owners...
Prominent 19th century building in downtown Natick has been sold for $6 million
NATICK — The historic Clark's Block, a prominent downtown building built in 1874 that houses numerous small businesses, has been sold for $6 million, according to R.W. Holmes Commercial Real Estate, which brokered the deal. The news was first reported by The Real Reporter, an online newspaper that focuses...
'A connection that lasts for life': Oil Can Boyd reunites with former Sox teammate at Polar
WORCESTER — Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd tossed out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the WooSox game at Polar Park Thursday night. The former Red Sox pitcher also dished out a few compliments to his former teammate: current WooSox hitting coach Rich Gedman. “I learned a lot from him. He learned a lot from me....
Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
WORCESTER — A 13-year-old girl lost her life last week after a Honda Acura hit her while she was walking across Belmont Street, renewing concerns over pedestrian safety on a stretch of road near UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus. The section of the road, a part of state Route 9, lacks...
Weekend To Do List: Celebrating July 4th all weekend and a farmers market
BOSTON - July 4th may be Thursday but the celebrations continue throughout the holiday weekend in Massachusetts! Plus the town of Marlboro is holding a farmers market on Saturday.Quincy Patriotic CelebrationHead to Hancock-Adams Common in Quincy on Saturday to enjoy live performances from singers, songwriters and Broadway's best. Plus, watch stilt walkers and fifes and drums to mark the holiday. Don't miss it from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.When: Saturday, July 6Where: Hancock-Adams Common, QuincyCost: FreeClick here for more informationFranklin July 4th CarnivalFranklin is home this weekend to a July 4th carnival sure to put a smile on your little...
A day at the beach in Hull for kids whose lives aren't always one
HULL – Children playing in the water on a beautiful summer morning on the A Street end of Nantasket Beach is a sweet but not unusual thing to see on a Monday morning. Walking along the sand towards the sound of their splashing and excited voices, it's hard not to notice that those in the water are surfing with varying degrees of success. The few kids who were on land wore wetsuits.
Bartender, teacher, police officer: Michael Aw brings unique experience to Framingham CC
He was upfront with his concern. The man who started with a single weekly shift as a bartender at Framingham Country Club 15 years ago was eventually recommended for a promotion. “I was very honest with them and said I don’t know enough about golf,” Michael Aw warned. “I would...
West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
Teen jumps onto runaway boat on Lake Winnipesaukee, stopping it after kids sailing instructor falls overboard
GILFORD, N.H. — A teenager jumped ontoa runaway boat that was going in circles on Lake Winnipesaukee after the captain fell overboard. The unmanned boat was in Smith's Cove on Lake Winnipesaukee on Wednesday. "I was sitting on the porch and my dad yelled that there was an out-of-control...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1M ‘Monopoly’ winner to buy home with prize
A man from Massachusetts has played the lottery’s “Monopoly” game by the book and is hoping to buy some property with his $1 million prize. Roger Duchane, of Gloucester, is the $1 million winner from the lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 scratch ticket game.
Defensive Cornerstone Named Patriots' Most Promising Building Block of 2024
The 2024 NFL season is officially two months away and the excitement continues to build with each passing day. There weren't more teams around the league that underwent more of an overturn than the New England Patriots. The Pats have Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf running the team now while...
Patriots star teases long-rumored trade with a wordless tweet
New England Patriots fans breathed a sigh of relief in June when they saw Matthew Judon present for the team's mandatory minicamp. Judon is entering the final year of the four-year, $54.5 million contract he signed with the Pats in 2021. Recent social media activity would suggest he is seeking a new deal, though his latest post indicates he's willing to go elsewhere to get it.
Plymouth man burned Pride and BLM flags, seriously damaged South Shore church, police say
The suspect allegedly caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage. A Plymouth man is facing a variety of charges after allegedly vandalizing a Kingston church and destroying a Black Lives Matter flag and a Pride flag that were hanging there. Jonathan White, 43, is set to be arraigned...
Casting calls in Mass.: Here’s where to audition for a role on the big screen
Want to be on the big screen? Well, now is your chance to try. For Bay Staters looking to be a part of the film-making process and step into glitz and glamour, thousands of casting calls are posted to the website Backstage every day, some of which are located in Massachusetts or close by in New England.
Why did Freestone's close its doors? Co-owner talks major factors behind the decision
NEW BEDFORD — After reopening for two years under new management, on Monday, the historic Freestones City Grill announced that the restaurant would be closing indefinitely. "First of all, we didn't just make this decision weeks ago and decided to do it. If you see, we put a brand new sign up on Thursday," said co-owner Howie Mallowes. ...
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