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Bachelorette party reunites with man who saved them after hurricane
WALPOLE – WBZ first brought you the story of the bachelorette party of Massachusetts girls who were trapped in Asheville, North Carolina for two days without water, power, or cell service amid the destruction of Hurricane Helene.The girls told WBZ the experience put life in perspective for them, and they were forever grateful to the "kind stranger" who called up the mountain, asking if anyone needed help.That man was Ben Moore of Asheville. He saw WBZ's story online when friends sent it to him and contacted Kristina Rex on social media, to let her know he was the "kind stranger"...
Top stories: Saint Anne's hospital sale finalized; Giunta 5K runs on; Westport deli closes
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: The community at Morton Middle School is mourning the loss of one of their students. ...
Week 5 recap: Greater Taunton high school football scores and highlights
Another week of high school football is upon us in the Greater Taunton area. In Week 4, Bridgewater-Raynham (1-3) put up a big second-half performance on both sides of the ball to beat Middleboro, 42-20, for the first win of the Eian Bain era. Bristol-Plymouth (2-1, 1-0 Mayflower Large) made it two in a...
What $650,000 or less gets you in Norfolk County, Sept. 29 to Oct. 5
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Sep. 29 and Oct. 5. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Norfolk County, all of which featured homes under $650,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Pets of the Week: Chester and Claudia are young cats seeking a home together
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are Chester and Claudia, domestic shorthair cats. They're buddies, who are 8 to 10 weeks old, and they're together at the shelter, not wanting to be alone. Playing has become their favorite activity, and they're looking for a family that will help them out with that. ...
Stonehill football player nationally recognized for dedication to service
EASTON - This week's BZ MVP of the Week is a Stonehill College football player who is known for always helping others and has been nationally recognized for his community service.Matthew DeVirgilio is a stand out at Stonehill in part because of what he brings to the football field.Going where the team needs him"Matthew is, like, known for being one of the best guys on the team when it comes to work ethic or just being a good guy in general, he's always gonna be there for you," said teammate, junior Jordan Irvine.DeVirgilio, a senior on the Skyhawks, leads by...
H.S. ROUNDUP: Mashpee hands Randolph its first loss with winning touchdown pass
(This story was updated to add new information.) A shorthanded Mashpee football team (3-1) outlasted Randolph (3-1) 26-21 on Friday in a South Shore League Tobin Division matchup. DeAnjelo DeSena, Brendan Andrade and Ben Squarcia each scored a rushing touchdown for the Falcons. Squarcia threw the winning touchdown on a halfback pass to Maxx...
'We gave maximum effort': B-P's defense shines early, but gasses late
TAUNTON— Throughout Friday night's non-league game against Bristol-Plymouth, players up and down the Greater Lowell Tech sideline could be heard encouraging each other to "make chicken salad." As senior quarterback MJ Camara explained it, it's the philosophy the Gryphons have adopted for victory. ...
Celebrate Olympic hero Frederick Richard: Join the fun this Sunday at Stoughton High
STOUGHTON – Interested in celebrating with an Olympian? Join bronze-medal-winning gymnast Frederick Richard in person for a celebration hosted by the Town of Stoughton this Sunday. The celebration will take place at Richard's alma mater, Stoughton High School, on Oct. 6, also known as Frederick Richard Day. At the ceremony, Richard will receive...
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