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Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
More than 40 beaches closed in Massachusetts - see the list
BOSTON - A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday. Most of the shuttered swimming spots are reported to have unsafe levels of bacteria.The Department of Public Health publishes a dashboard of beach closures that is updated twice daily. Below is the list of beaches that were closed as of Friday morning. Beaches closed in MassachusettsPuffers Pond (AKA Factory Hollow Pond), Amherst (Bacterial Exceedance)Stanley St. swimming hole at Cushman Bridge, Amherst (Bacterial Exceedance)Damon Pond Beach, Ashby (Bacterial Exceedance)Ashland Reservoir-Main Beach, Ashland (Bacterial Exceedance)Hopkinton Reservoir-Upper Beach, Ashland (Harmful Cyanobacteria Bloom)Eugenia...
Harmony Montgomery's mother pleads with volunteers to search for her daughter's remains
REVERE - Volunteers gathered Saturday morning to search for the missing remains of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, who disappeared in 2019 but was not reported missing until 2021. In February, her father, Adam Montgomery, was convicted of her murder.Harmony Montgomery never foundSearchers fanned out through growth and brush in the Rumney Marsh Reservation on the Revere/Saugus line, compelled by one mission: to find the little girl they never personally knew. "It was a story that really had an impact on me when I heard about it initially. And the fact that there's still a little girl's bod who hasn't been returned to her...
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan
It's a very happy day for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The Bonus 100X Trust of Braintree collected the check on Thursday, July 25, after winning the prize on the $10 scratch-off game "Bonus 100X." The winner chose to take the lump-sum paymen…
Nationwide Listeria Recall Involves Veggies From Walmart & Aldi
Another serious, potentially deadly, recall alert from our friends at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pass along to Massachusetts residents involving vegetables possibly contaminated with Listeria. These vegetables have been sold nationally at various retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, Shop N Save, and Save-A-Lot, just to name...
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
Andrii Novytskyi on Path to WBC International Heavyweight Gold in Melrose
Andrii Novytskyi, a rising pro, aims to claim the WBC International Heavyweight Title in his fight against Keith Rydell Mayes Jr. tonight, viewing it as a pivotal step in his career progression. Novytskyi boasts an impressive record of 11-0, with 9 knockouts. His recent performance included a TKO win over...
State House working last minute to pass bills ahead of Wednesday deadline
BOSTON - The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour."This place is going to be buzzing""I think for the next five days, this place is going to be buzzing," State Sen. Barry Finegold told WBZ-TV from his Statehouse office. Buzzing with fellow legislators, lobbyists and stressed-out staffers racing to beat the Wednesday deadline. "We're very hopeful that it's going to get done."Republican State Rep. Marc Lombardo is frustrated by the procrastination, pointing to the House,...
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
Milton teen dedicates herself to helping others in need, being a leader
MILTON - A recent Massachusetts graduate is heading to college after establishing a legacy of athletics, leadership and service at her high school.Three-sport captain and all-starRoisin Burke just graduated from Fontbonne Academy in Milton and is heading to Holy Cross in the fall. In high school, she stood out as a three-sport captain in volleyball, indoor track and outdoor track."She's just someone that always does everything by the books," said Anna DeVitto, Fontbonne's athletic director. "She's very driven. She's someone that just does everything right when you're not looking.""I feel like once I became that leader, I had the job...
The Comedy Studio reopens in Harvard Square or, more accurately, below it starting Thursday
The Comedy Studio reopens in Harvard Square or, more accurately, below it starting Thursday. After storied stints above Harvard Square’s Hong Kong Restaurant, in Union Square’s Bow Market and through a Vera’s residency, The Comedy Studio marks its return to Harvard Square on Thursday. Now in a new location with a new management team, the Studio aims to continue its reign as a go-to for rising talent across New England while adapting to a continually evolving comedy scene. The Studio will embrace a new booking model, with a rotating slate of comedians and producers to present a variety of performers across styles and forms. It’ll also have a new attendance model, offering added benefits to the dedicated comedy fan. In addition to traditional ticket sales, The Studio’s membership model (available at two levels of monthly support) features ticket price reductions, early access, discounts at area restaurants and more. Join up this weekend to say you were there for the start of the club’s next chapter.
Mill City improves to 5-0: Eagles blow out Randolph, play in Lowell on Saturday
The Mill City Eagles football team continued its terrific start to the season with a 40-16 victory over the Randolph Oilers. The win improved the Eagles to 5-0 on the season in the East Coast Football League. Mill City will be back in action on Saturday on its home field,...
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