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Mass. State Lottery winner: $1M ‘Monopoly’ winner to buy home with prize
A man from Massachusetts has played the lottery’s “Monopoly” game by the book and is hoping to buy some property with his $1 million prize. Roger Duchane, of Gloucester, is the $1 million winner from the lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 scratch ticket game.
Worcester board of ed gets update on evolving math instruction
Worcester board of ed gets update on evolving math instruction. As the school system struggles with math results, the Worcester County Board of Education recently heard a presentation on the complexities and rigors of instruction. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. As the school system continues to struggle with math results,...
Defensive Cornerstone Named Patriots' Most Promising Building Block of 2024
The 2024 NFL season is officially two months away and the excitement continues to build with each passing day. There weren't more teams around the league that underwent more of an overturn than the New England Patriots. The Pats have Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf running the team now while...
Patriots star teases long-rumored trade with a wordless tweet
New England Patriots fans breathed a sigh of relief in June when they saw Matthew Judon present for the team's mandatory minicamp. Judon is entering the final year of the four-year, $54.5 million contract he signed with the Pats in 2021. Recent social media activity would suggest he is seeking a new deal, though his latest post indicates he's willing to go elsewhere to get it.
6 Patriots on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp
This upcoming season for the New England Patriots is going to be all about figuring out which players are going to be part of this team from now on. As much as the Patriots would love to be this year's version of the Houston Texans and find a way to go from worst to first in their division, this season is going to be about finding the building blocks for new head coach Jerod Mayo going forward.
Meidroth loving Worcester and WooSox
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Red Sox infielder Chase Meidroth is in the top five in the International League in on-base percentage and top 10 in batting average as of Wednesday. His goal, though, is to make it one more rung up the ladder — to Boston and the Red Sox.
'He was a ball of energy': Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik's former coaches excited for upcoming Paris games
STERLING, Mass. – A big sign in the middle of Sterling Gym honors one of its former regulars, U.S. Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik. Just below it, the next generation hones their craft, wondering if they, too, can make it to the games. "It creates a culture in this gym...
Nick Yorke’s two-homer game leads WooSox to third straight win
WORCESTER, MA –– Nick Sogard, Nick Yorke, and Bobby Dalbec combined to go 10-for-17 with three home runs and 12 RBIs as the Worcester Red Sox (5-2)/(40-42) won 16-4 over the Syracuse Mets (4-4)/(50-32) on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium in the second game of the WooSox and Mets home and home series.
Fireworks, beach closures and traffic: Your guide to the Fourth of July in Mass.
People across the country woke up Thursday morning excited to show their pride on this Independence Day. And there are so many great ways to celebrate in Massachusetts, whether it's having fun on the coast or enjoying a fireworks show. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know:
Feds propose high heat work standards
The federal government on Tuesday proposed the first national safety standard meant to keep workers safe from excessive heat in the workplace and made $1 billion available to hundreds of projects -- including 30 in Massachusetts -- that try to mitigate climate threats including extreme heat. The federal action comes...
Hopkinton Select Board will interview four finalists for town manager on July 9
HOPKINTON — The Select Board on Tuesday will interview the four finalists seeking to become Hopkinton's next town manager. Interviews are scheduled to start at 5:10 p.m. and are scheduled for three hours. Finalists include Hopkinton Assistant Town Manager Elaine Lazarus; Foxborough Town Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works Lance...
Weekend To Do List: Celebrating July 4th all weekend and a farmers market
BOSTON - July 4th may be Thursday but the celebrations continue throughout the holiday weekend in Massachusetts! Plus the town of Marlboro is holding a farmers market on Saturday.Quincy Patriotic CelebrationHead to Hancock-Adams Common in Quincy on Saturday to enjoy live performances from singers, songwriters and Broadway's best. Plus, watch stilt walkers and fifes and drums to mark the holiday. Don't miss it from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.When: Saturday, July 6Where: Hancock-Adams Common, QuincyCost: FreeClick here for more informationFranklin July 4th CarnivalFranklin is home this weekend to a July 4th carnival sure to put a smile on your little...
Residents of two trailer parks in Auburn say they face unfair rent hikes, deceptive practices
“Once a tenant decides to place their mobile home unit in a park, they essentially cannot move it. That makes them a captive party for negotiating purposes with community owners, and community owners know that.”. Residents of two mobile home parks in Auburn are claiming in a class action lawsuit...
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