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Patriots did Bills a huge favor in NFL Draft as near-trade is revealed
Even though the Buffalo Bills have dominated the New England Patriots for the last four seasons, it still doesn’t make up for two decades of the Patriots ruling the AFC East and making the Bills the little brother. The tables have turned for the better in Buffalo when it comes to dealing with New England.
Big Lots Closing 89 Stores In 27 States Including Massachusetts
Some sad news for those of you who love shopping at chain stores. Popular retail chain Big Lots will be a lot less big moving forward. The company announced it will be closing almost 90 locations in several states with at least one closing in Massachusetts. Anyone who follows the...
2024 Lund Awards recognize dedication to community
Two members of the Clark community have been awarded the 2024 John W. Lund Community Achievement Award for their significant contributions to the Worcester community. Doctoral student Tiana “Tee” Freeman and Professor Shelly Tenenbaum were honored by President David Fithian for their dedication to serving and uplifting marginalized and underserved populations.
Trash made easy: Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
WORCESTER — The city's new 311 Customer Service Center in the Main South neighborhood features a new idea meant to address a hot-button issue in the city: access to yellow trash bags. The customer service center at 799 Main St. is home of Worcester's first trash bag vending machine, where residents can...
Trinity's 'A Christmas Carol' has a new home for 2024. What you need to know
Christmas may be five months away, but that doesn't mean you can't start preparing for one of Rhode Island's treasured holiday traditions. Officials from the Providence Performing Arts Center and Trinity Rep announced Thursday that Trinity Rep's annual production of "A Christmas Carol" will take place at PPAC this year. The move was necessitated as Trinity Rep's Chace Theater is undergoing renovations. ...
David DeQuattro Leads RGB to Major Historic Restoration of Taunton Superior Courthouses and New Elementary School Project in Providence, Valued at $48 Million
Summary: RGB, under the leadership of David DeQuattro, has been awarded two major projects: the historic restoration of the Taunton Superior Courthouses and the construction of a new elementary school in Providence, valued at $48 million. This achievement underscores RGB’s commitment to excellence and sustainability in architectural design and project management.
Kendrick Perkins ‘loses Boston Celtics legend status’ and ‘booed by fans’ as ESPN star is banned from ex-player policy
KENDRICK Perkins has lost his status within the Boston Celtics organization after trashing the team. Perkins was a Celtics legend, spending eight years with the team and winning a title in 2008, but it all came crashing down in recent years. Despite being a former player, Perkins was one of...
Seven sought for beating up, robbing woman on Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury
Boston Police report they are looking for seven men and women they say attacked and robbed a woman outside 218 Blue Hill Ave. around 7:40 a.m. on Monday. The victim suffered injuries not considered life threatening in the attack, in which at least one of the suspects was holding a knife.
Jaylen Brown's All-Time Starting Five Goes Viral Thanks To Shocking Snub
Jaylen Brown is fresh off winning the 2024 NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics, where he was also awarded Finals MVP for his efforts in their five-game series against the Dallas Mavericks. After fighting for years to solidify his legacy, Brown has done just that by winning a title with the C's. Now ...
The Boston Globe Being Upset We're Not About to Host the Olympics is the Stupidest Take in the History of Takes
As hard as it is to believe, this was once an actual thing. A video put together nine years ago by some of Boston's "community and business leaders" to secure the city as the site of the Olympics that are about to start in Paris. The case they were making...
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail makes its sweet debut
The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially up and running. The tasty trail includes more than 100 destinations — covering every county of the state — that use Massachusetts dairy products in their treats. “We are the ice cream capital,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said during the trail’s...
2 Mass. gymnasts competing in their first Olympics
Two gymnasts from Massachusetts are competing in their first Olympics in Paris, poised to help the U.S. men's team do something it hasn't done since 2008. Stoughton native Fred Richard and Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik have both been dreaming of becoming Olympians since they were little. When he was a...
Big Lots closing Massachusetts store amid nationwide closures, bankruptcy speculation
Big Lots, a home goods discount retailer, announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores across the country by the end of the year — including at least one in Massachusetts, federal filings show. The Massachusetts location facing closure is Dennis Port’s 400 Main St. store on Cape Cod,...
Some Massachusetts lawmakers skip Benjamin Netanyahu's address
BOSTON - Protesters took to the streets near Boston University Wednesday, making their opposition clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first address to Congress since the October 7th attack by Hamas -- and a divisive one also among members of Congress. Some members of the Massachusetts delegation boycotted the speech, like Congressman Jim McGovern, who met with the families of hostages who provided members of Congress their own testimony. Protest at Auchincloss' officeCongressman Jake Auchincloss, who has been steadfast in his support of U.S. ties to Israel was in attendance -- while a group of young activists had a meeting with...
Resources for New WPI Parents and Guardians
We’re so excited to welcome you and your student to our community. We know this is a big change for you too, which is why our Parents & Guardians website includes a wealth of resources (including the Parent & Family Resource Guide from our First-Year Welcome Experience events) to help you support your student as they navigate their college experience.
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