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Gaudreau brothers remembered as "special kids" by BC coaches
BOSTON -- The hockey world is mourning the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey on Thursday night. The loss of the two brothers hits home at Boston College, where the two were stars on and off the ice for the Eagles. "They were such a joy to coach," recalled longtime Eagles head coach Jerry York, who coached both brothers at Boston College. "Each coach wants to have the best practice today, and they would make it the best practice when they stepped on the ice because they were so...
'Enough Is Enough': Revere Condemns 'Rat-Infested' High-Rise Apartment Building
Authorities in Revere shuttered a 13-story-tall apartment building this week after spending years trying to get the owner to bring it up to code. The city's Board of Health voted on Thursday, Aug. 29, to condemn the Water's Edge Apartments at 364 Ocean Avenue, forcing out dozens of residents. …
Food festivals, fairs and family days: Here are 13 of the best Brockton-area events
BROCKTON − Fall is right around the corner and the end of summer brings with it outdoor food festivals featuring homemade delicacies and plenty of family-fun activities. There are many events set for throughout the Brockton area to look forward to in the coming months, from food festivals, to family fun days, to Renaissance Faires and agricultural celebrations. ...
VIDEO: Everyone Is Saying The Same Thing About Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum After He Embarrassingly Missed 3 Consecutive Layups Against A Fan In China
Ahead of the NBA 2024-25 regular season, Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum participated in a basketball session in China. The five-time NBA All-Star is a prolific offensive player, registering multiple high-scoring games. However, he failed to make close-range shots during the hoop session in China and faced brutal trolling from the NBA fans on social media.
Massachusetts man gives deputy fake name during Brewer traffic stop
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - A Massachusetts man wanted for federal drug offenses was arrested after reportedly giving police a false name during a traffic stop. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy conducted a traffic stop near the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge on Saturday. We’re told the driver of...
NEW BEDFORD – SOUTH COAST RAIL PROPERTY
Settles 4-year-old dispute over South Coast Rail property. THE MBTA agreed to pay New Bedford seven times what it originally offered the city four years ago for a series of eminent domain land takings to make way for a South Coast Rail station and a train layover site. Mayor Jon...
Teen airlifted after apparent near-drowning incident in Bourne
BOURNE – Bourne rescuers responded to a possible drowning incident in Pocasset sometime before 4 PM Saturday afternoon. A teen age victim was taken from the scene on Wings Neck Road to the ballfield by Bourne Fire Station #2 to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape medical facility. Further details were […] The post Teen airlifted after apparent near-drowning incident in Bourne appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Quinnipiac Women’s Rugby Kicks Off 2024 Season in 17-17 Draw with Brown
Quinnipiac Women's Rugby kicked off their 2024 season with a hard-fought 17-17 tie against Brown in Providence, Rhode Island. The Bobcats' scoring efforts were led by Kelsey Thomas, Kat Storey, and first-year Ava O'Malley, who each scored tries. O'Malley's try marked her first career score with the team. The match showcased competitive play, with both teams trading leads throughout the game.
Women's Tennis: Hawks Open Season with Win Over Simmons
BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams women's tennis team closed out their opening day with a 6-1 victory over non-conference opponent Simmons, to jump start their 2024 campaign. With the win, the Hawks move to 10-2 all time against the Sharks. Roger Williams has now extended their winning streak...
New England crowd ‘showed up for the girls’ at FM Championship (notebook)
NORTON — New England fans came out in droves Saturday to watch the third round of the FM Championship at TPC Boston. Understandably, the crowd was rather sparse on first day Thursday, was better on Friday, then picked up on Saturday’s moving day. Asked to compare the crowd...
Easton firefighters respond to partial amputation
EASTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Easton Fire Department said a man was brought to Boston Medical Center after partially amputating his ankle in an accident. The department said the Canton Blood Truck was called to the scene, but paramedics were able to stop the bleeding before it was needed.
Fine Wines Showcased at Red Stripe Pairing Dinner
Red Stripe – An American Brasserie in Providence hosted a wine-pairing dinner in collaboration with Mancini Beverage on July 22. Laurine Ryan-Perry, Fine Wine Specialist, Mancini Beverage, presented the wines to dinner guests, who enjoyed a four-course pairing event with showcase selections that included Aveleda Alvarinho, paired with a baby green salad; Scaia Rosato, paired with a summer cavatelli pasta dish; Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon paired with grilled rib-eye; and Contrade Negroamaro, paired with a dessert of dark chocolate key lime pie truffles. Ryan-Perry guided guests through tasting notes and regional attributes of Portugal, Italy and California as each wine and course were served.
QU Begins 2024 Campaign, Battles to Tie at Brown
PROVIDENCE, RI – Quinnipiac Women's Rugby battled to a 17-17 tie at Brown in the 2024 season opener on Saturday, Aug. 31. Kelsey Thomas, Kat Storey, and Ava O'Malley each found the try zone for the Bobcats in the season opener. O'Malley's try is her first career score at QU. Fódhla Ní Bhraonáin added a successful conversion attempt in the season opener.
Ammeraal Notches Triple-Double in Win over Providence
SAN JUAN, P.R. – University of Iowa volleyball knocked off Providence, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at Mario Morales Coliseum. The Hawkeyes improved to 2-0 on the season. Junior setter Claire Ammeraal improved on her performance from the season opener with a triple-double against the Friars. Ammeraal tallied 34 assists, 17 digs and 11 kills in the win. Additionally, the Madison, Wisconsin, native eclipsed 2,000 career assists in the opening set.
RIC Dominates Albertus Magnus in Season-Opening Win
Providence, R.I.—Fifth-year Lauren Macera (Cranston, R.I.) won at both No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles and three freshmen earned their first collegiate victories as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 9-0 shutout victory over Albertus Magnus at the RIC Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon. THE...
Asian culture celebrated Saturday in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Crowds turned out under sunny skies Saturday for the 23rd annualRhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival at Festival Pier in Pawtucket. The day-long event features not onlycompetitive rowing in colorful dragon boats, but also a dumpling eating contest andlive cultural entertainment.
Bodnar shines in Thoroughbreds loss at Salve Regina
MIDDLETOWN, RI – Despite a career performance at goal from senior Victoria Bodnar, the Skidmore College field hockey team fell on the road, 2-3, in a competitive match against Salve Regina on Saturday afternoon. Bodnar finished her day making 18 saves against the Seahawks, representing the most in a...
WestConn Volleyball Drops Pair On Day Two Of Roger Williams Tournament
BRISTOL, R.I. - The Western Connecticut State University Wolves were beaten by the Roger Williams University Hawks, 3-0, and the Suffolk University Rams, 3-1, on day two of the Roger Williams Volleyball Tournament this afternoon at Paolino Recreation Center. WestConn, which one its 2024 opener in the tournament against New England College last night, falls to 1-2 and will visit Mount St. Mary next on Tuesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. WestConn funior Helen Megson (Lebanon, Conn.) had 18 kills and senior teammate Olivia Monteleone (Cold Spring, N.Y.) registered 52 assists, five kills, three aces, and 18 digs for the day.
Mercer Sweeps Rhody on Final Day of UNF Invitational
Ma. Disu, McCarles, Pinell, Abuto, Vente, Bowman, Lamoreaux (L) Henry, Phillips, Martin, Padilla, Bumpers, Johnson, Davis (L) Mercer controlled play from the start and swept Rhode Island 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-11) to close out URI's appearance at the UNF Invitational Saturday. Rhody struggled on the day, posting a -.024 hitting percentage as a team.
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