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Massachusetts Native Megan Khang Representing Home State Well at FM Championship
NORTON, Mass. — Megan Khang is making Massachusetts proud through two rounds at the FM Championship. The 2023 CPKC Women’s Open champion, who hails from Rockland, Mass., carded a 2-under 70 to kick off the week in her home state, making one bogey and three birdies on what was a challenging Thursday at TPC Boston. She then battled her way to a 1-under 71 on Friday, toughing out a rollercoaster round to ultimately sit in a tie for 12th at 3-under overall, 10 shots back of 36-hole leader Haeran Ryu before the start of round three.
Westford golfer gets her wish answered in spades
NORTON - Dreams do come true. Consider Alison Walshe’s incredible golf journey. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
All-Time Great Soaks It All In As LPGA Finally Returns To Massachusetts
NORTON, Mass. -- Nothing about her really stood out, as she stood perched on the ramp of the bleachers next to the 18th green Friday at TPC Boston. She seamlessly blended in, watching LPGA stalwart and local star Megan Khang play the challenging hole in Round 2 of the FM Championship.
EEE map for Massachusetts shows towns at highest risk level
BOSTON - Heading into Labor Day weekend, multiple towns in Massachusetts are facing critical or high risk levels of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE. A map published by the state's Department of Public Health shows the EEE threat for every community in the state.EEE cases in Massachusetts Massachusetts on Thursday reported its second human case of EEE in a woman in her 30s. She contracted the virus in Plymouth County, before the area was aerial sprayed for mosquitos. A EEE case in a horse was also confirmed there.Many towns around Plymouth have a EEE risk level of moderate or...
Nursing home oversight would be tightened under a bill passed in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ oversight of nursing homes would be strengthened, LGBTQ+ nursing home residents would be protected against discrimination, and better controls would be in place to protect against the spread of infectious disease outbreaks, under a new bill lawmakers passed this week. Approved on Thursday, the...
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.
Massachusetts City Named Best and Cheapest for LGBTQ Home Buyers
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ community or just someone who saw the words "cheapest" and "homebuyers" and looking to buy a home in Massachusetts, you might be in luck. Even though we’ve made some strides in creating more inclusive spaces over the years, LGBTQ homebuyers still want a place that not only fits their lifestyle but also doesn’t annihilate their budget.
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.
Runey Concerned About School Budget
As a new school year begins September 4 for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, Superintendent Bill Runey is apprehensive about the FY’ 26 school budget. “I’m seeing a concerning trend about this new Governor (Maura Healey),” Runey said on August 28. “The fact she decreased state aid last year and that definitely had an impact on us. I’m hoping we can do some work in the meantime with our state representatives to convince (Healey) that we need that funding to come back to normal because we’ve been through two very difficult budget years. We’ve made cuts to the teaching staff and we’re getting to the point where our class sizes are (at the point) that I’m comfortable with them in terms of delivering the best education to our students.”
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. ...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Hotel workers at four Boston hotels walk off the job
BOSTON - Nearly 900 hotel workers went on strike Sunday morning in Boston, one of eight cities where workers have walked off the job.Who is on strike?The workers - which include room attendants, front desk agents, banquet workers, cooks and dishwashers - walked off the job Sunday morning at four hotels: The Hilton Park Plaza, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Logan Airport and Hilton-Hampton Inn Boston Seaport. At the Hilton Park Plaza Hotel, workers picketed with signs that said, "One job should be enough." "It is very impressive to see everybody come together to fight for what they need," said union organizer Courtney...
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