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Monday's Child: Sisters Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, have a close bond and love to be active
Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, love to be active. Chantce and Halo are spunky, creative girls who share a very close bond. Chantce, the older sister, is outgoing and makes friends easily. She loves sports, especially soccer, basketball and hockey. Both girls love to play outside. Chantce is creative and enjoys art projects. Halo is a curious and sweet girl. While she can be shy at first, once she is comfortable she loves to spend time with others. Halo loves to go swimming and participate in gymnastics. She also enjoys art projects. Chantce and Halo have a very close relationship and love spending time together.
Highlighting the best: South Shore high school rugby all-scholastics
The South Shore was unquestionably the hub of Massachusetts high school rugby in the spring. The area was home to two state champions - BC High in Division 1 and Weymouth in Div. 2 boys - and a pair of state finalists. The Wildcats successfully completed a three-peat by holding Hanover off. The Weymouth girls also reached the state final, running into a powerhouse program in Belmont. ...
Dense fog advisory issued for 3 Massachusetts counties until Monday midday
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:56 a.m. valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and noon for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
More than 30 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 7
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, June 30, due to the presence of dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach in Dennis and Colonial Acres West beach and Windmill Beach in...
Dangerous heat will make it feel like 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON - Be prepared for dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday. It will feel like 100 degrees outside across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire so be prepared.The WBZ-TV Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the high heat and humidity.Heat AdvisoryThe National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It will go into effect at noon on Monday. It is set to last through 8 p.m. Tuesday. While many parts of central and western Massachusetts are not included in the advisory, it's important to proceed with caution, as heat index values in...
90-year-old NH man skydives in memory of his late wife
PEPPERELL, Mass. — At 90 years old, most people are starting to slow down and stay home more often. However, that is not the case for Bill Rogers from Manchester. On Sunday, in honor of his anniversary with his late wife, Natalie, he decided to skydive for a sixth time.
Aides push for higher pay during TTA, School Committee contract negotiations
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Teachers Association and Tewksbury School Committee met for an 11th negotiation session for the 2024-2027 school years on June 26, 2024, at TMHS, as union members and administrators continue to hash out the details of a final contract for teachers and paraprofessionals. In December, the...
New financial policy to address liability
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on June 25, 2024 at town hall. The board interviewed several candidates for at-large resident positions on the newly formed School Facilities Study Committee. The committee will assess current school space in relation to future educational needs and enrollment. Residents Maureen Castiglione,...
Rep. Seth Moulton calls for Joe Biden to step aside after "disaster" debate
BOSTON – Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton said he decided to go public with his calls for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee after Biden's "disaster" performance in the debate against former president Donald Trump.Moulton first spoke out last week, calling in a statement for Biden to step aside. Congressman Seth Moulton says Biden's debate was "disaster"The Massachusetts Democrat said he first attempted to reach members of Biden's inner circle privately but "it obviously didn't work.""I watched the debate. To be candid, I thought it was a disaster for the president. I think that was the reaction of...
Measures on bottle bill, plastic waste face July 31 legislative deadline in Mass.
BOSTON — It’s a hard push from now through the end of July as legislators prepare for the end of the session July 31 and ensure their pet bills find their way through both branches of government and on to the governor’s desk. On the list are...
Vince Gill Impersonator Scams Massachusetts Woman Out of $350K
Beloved singer/songwriter and current Eagles rocker Vince Gill isn’t exactly known for stirring controversy. He’s a fairly private person, and rarely has any drama involving the “When I Call Your Name” hitmaker made it to the news. Unfortunately, someone using his name once decided to take matters into their own hands.
Dog rides electric surfboard with owner in Massachusetts river
GLOUCESTER, Mass. — In case you needed more proof that dogs can do anything, take a look at "Bently" riding on his owner's back on an electric surfboard in a Massachusetts river. John Merriam said he and his pet rode the efoil through the Annisquam River in Gloucester on...
Lacrosse programs solid at Junior Varsity level: Redmen boys go 9-3, girls B team shows big improvements
The Tewksbury High girls lacrosse program ran into a problem before the season even started. On the first day of tryouts, 52 prospective players reported to Doucette Stadium. That’s a lot of players, and two teams — varsity and junior varsity — wasn’t going to suffice to provide everyone with a fair playing experience.
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