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Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
Valley Blue Sox outfielder earns teams 2nd NECBL ‘Player of the Week’ nomination
HOLYOKE – According to a league source, Valley Blue Sox outfielder Jonathan Hogart was named week six New England Collegiate Baseball League Player of the Week. This week for Valley, Hogart hit .393 with five home runs and 16 RBI in seven games. Of those seven games, the Kentucky native recorded multiple hits in four. He only had two multi-hit games before this week began.
Storm cleanup underway; power outages persist in some areas
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The cleanup is underway after last night’s severe thunderstorms. Crews have been working since last night on clearing roads that were blocked by downed trees and wires, and those efforts continue today. In Greenfield, the city’s police, fire, dispatch, and DPW managed...
Jaylen Brown gets caught saying Bronny James sucks, immediately walks it back on Twitter
For as much as I hate the Boston Celtics, I have a soft spot for Jaylen Brown. He’s not a cornball like Jayson Tatum and he always tells it like it is. And sometimes, that can get you in trouble. While sitting courtside watching Summer League action with WNBA...
1 dead after crash with dump truck in Suffield
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Suffield police say one person has died after a crash involving a dump truck on North Main Street/Route 75 Wednesday morning. On Thursday, police said “the accident has been upgraded to a fatal motor vehicle accident.” The name of the driver who succumbed to their injuries has not yet been released. […]
When Will MA Get It’s First Snowfall?
Let's face it; With all this "uncomfortable" summer like weather, winter enthusiasts would like to fast forward to the day we'll be getting our dose of the white stuff. Yes, it will snow again in Massachusetts as some parts of the Commonwealth will receive a healthy dose and we can attest to that here in the beautiful Berkshires. How is this determined? It all depends upon your proximity to the ocean and the storm track during the winter.
Westfield Little League Baseball 9-Year-Olds complete championship run with win over Longmeadow
WESTFIELD – Their ball players might be little in stature, but Westfield Little League completed a tall task. The Westfield Little League Baseball 9-Year-Olds exploded for 14 runs in the third inning en route to a mercy-shortened, 17-4 win over Longmeadow to capture the District 2 championship title early Saturday, July 13 at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Field (Cross Street).
Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
Once Popular Retailer Making a Massachusetts Comeback
Massachusetts has been experiencing several retail closures over the past few years. A combination of the pandemic, inflation, and changes in shopping habits are just some of the factors behind why big-name retailers like Bed, Bath and Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops, and others have had to shut down in recent years.
Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts
Eighteen months after the sale of adult-use cannabis became legal, Connecticut marijuana sales remain lower than Massachusetts but above Rhode Island. The average price per gram of cannabis is also cheaper in Massachusetts than in Connecticut. The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March, at $12.51 per gram. During June, it […] The post Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Mass Center for the Book celebrates 25th Massachusetts Book Awards cycle with launch of two new categories
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Book Awards, the Mass Center for the Book (MCB) is pleased to announce the expansion of the awards program with two new categories—a biannual award for the best graphic novel or memoir from a Massachusetts-based creator and a “Notable Contribution to Publishing” award in recognition of the exceptional output of the state’s publishing community. Submissions will be accepted from September 3 through December 15, 2024.
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