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Sincere Foundation Awards $125K to 10 Massachusetts Nonprofits
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Sincere Foundation ( www.sincere.com ) today announced that it has awarded $125,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations that address basic needs in Massachusetts. This most recent round of funding completes the Foundation’s first full year of operation and brings its total donations to $385,000. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723685304/en/ Sincere Foundation Grant Recipients
Police ‘Roll Down Window’ Law In Mass. Explained
Resistance to authority is on the rise in America and it seems every video of an interaction with an officer on YouTube or social media is someone trying to boast about knowing their rights and flexing that knowledge. What's the deal with what you must do when you get pulled...
Great white shark exploding on bass a lesson for Cape Cod anglers
A Massachusetts shark researcher on Saturday shared footage showing a great white shark launching an explosive attack on a striped bass at the end of a fishing line. “Doug Nelson took this footage 5 yrs ago today while fishing with Columbia Sportfishing out of Rock Harbor,” John Chisholm described via X. “We’ve had a few reports of sharks taking bass this year. This video shows just how fast it happens.” Doug Nelson took this footage 5 yrs ago today while fishing with Columbia Sportfishing out of Rock Harbor. We’ve had a few reports of sharks taking bass this year. This video shows...
Go for par: 10 par 3 golf courses to check out in Massachusetts
It's summertime, which means golf season is in full swing at links all across the Bay State. Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, golfing provides a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the weather by yourself or with a group of friends or family.
Massachusetts Athletics Mourns Passing of Former Athletics Director Bob Marcum
AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts Athletics mourns the passing of longtime former Director of Athletics Bob Marcum, who passed away on Tuesday, July 23 at the age of 87. Marcum served as Director of Athletics for the University of Massachusetts from 1993-2002, overseeing a stretch of great success for the Minutemen and Minutewomen. During that decade long run, the men's basketball team won four Atlantic 10 Championships (1993-96) and earned six consecutive NCAA Tournament berths (1993-98) under head coach John Calipari.
Bruce Hornsby, Angélique Kidjo, Limón Dance Company Standouts in 2024-2025 UMass Fine Arts Center Season
AMHERST, Mass. — The UMass Fine Arts Center announces a 2024-2025 performing arts season that features performances by a one-time Grateful Dead keyboardist, two of the greatest artists in world music, jazz celebrations of the lives and work of two internationally celebrated, UMass-associated artist-scholars, and one of the world’s most celebrated classical music ensembles.
State takes action after I-Team exposes nursing homes not paying workers
BOSTON - The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers. The door was locked, and the lights were off at Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices on Monday. The woman inside told the I-Team to go away. On Friday, a judge ordered Blupoint's three long-term care facilities into receivership. The Massachusetts Attorney General filed the emergency request to put another company in charge of the homes, telling the court the health and safety of the residents was in jeopardy. "When new information revealed the possibility of dangerous understaffing and poor quality of care, my office and...
Berkshire Humane Society Pets of the Week: Meet Binx, Luna & Willow
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pets of the Week are a lovely trio of guinea pigs! The group consists...
Photos: Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returns to Northampton
The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returned to its Look Park home in Northampton for a daylong celebration of Scottish pride on July 20. The festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday, featured Scottish clans, vendors selling everything from kilts to scaly caps, and live entertainment by Enter the Haggis and Sarah the Fiddler, among others.
Vito Perrone prepares for new role as superintendent
WESTHAMPTON — Vito Perrone was only in his third week as the new Hampshire Regional School District superintendent, but based on what he wrote on his office white board, it appeared that a districtwide culture was already starting to manifest. Words and phrases like “expectations and accountability” and “roles...
Massachusetts Hockey Adds Graduate Transfer Joey Musa To 2024-25 Roster
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts will welcome 5-9 160-pound left-shot forward Joey Musa to its 2024-25 roster as a graduate transfer from Dartmouth, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Tuesday. A native of Orange Park, Florida, Musa is the older brother of Minutemen sophomore Jack Musa, and joins the Minutemen with one season of eligibility remaining.
The Circus Arts Conservatory makes first trip to Berkshire County
LENOX, Mass. – Juggling, balancing and other fun acts are being performed at Duffin Theater. The Circus Arts Conservatory is bringing the circus to Berkshire County. This will be the first time they will be in Bekrshire County. The Circus Arts Conservatory aims to continue the legacy of the...
Springfield purchases Liberty Street parcel to connect open space along Abbey Brook
SPRINGFIELD – A small parcel of land off Liberty Street that was once targeted to be a gas station or small commercial plaza will instead be protected as a place for wetlands to remain undisturbed, trees to grow and animals to take refuge. The city officially announced last week...
West Springfield police seek help identifying Stop & Shop theft suspects
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals who allegedly stole around $1,500 worth of over-the-counter medications from the Stop & Shop on Riverdale Street. The theft occurred on July 21 at about 8 p.m. Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects,...
Task force proposed to tackle prohibited activity at Southwick conservation land
SOUTHWICK — Meeting for the second time since a brawl between visitors and neighbors just outside the North Pond Conservation Area, the Select Board on Monday considered a proposal to form a task force to address misuse of the property. “At this point, it’s incumbent on us as [the...
PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional. It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around. On...
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