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62-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Holliston Crash With Car ID'd
Doctors were unable to save a 62-year-old man after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car on Sunday evening, July 21, in Holliston, authorities announced. Andrew Palumbo, of Ashland, was identified as the man killed in the crash at the intersection of Prentice and Mill Street…
Assumption University Names Marisa Gregg Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Assumption University is pleased to announce that Marisa Gregg has been appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Gregg will officially join the University community as a member of the President’s Cabinet and leader of the Office of Integrated Marketing on July 29. “It is a privilege to welcome Marisa...
Newsmakers: Kids on summer stage and a high schooler on the rise
Newton residents take the stage in Weston summer productions. Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 62nd anniversary season, is staging six productions this month at Regis College, featuring participants entering Grade 5 through age 23. Participants have been rehearsing for these productions since early June, and...
MBTA Communities/3A Workshop #4 – Density and Zoning Scenarios – July 22
Tonight, July 22 at 7 pm, is the last of the workshops for MBTA Communities/3A, this one focusing on Density and Zoning Scenarios. This means discussion will be concentrated on potential build out densities, construction standards, and possible zoning scenarios. If you have been having a long summer snooze, Massachusetts...
Massachusetts Democrat expresses concerns with DNC’s plans to hold roll-call vote ahead of convention
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) plans to hold a virtual roll-call vote to nominate President Biden ahead of the convention next month, arguing the party needs more time to discuss the best solution for the party moving forward. “That roll call should happen at the convention, I’ve been…
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
WooSox Rewind: Worcester drops two of three against Lehigh Valley
The Worcester Red Sox came out of the International League’s All-Star break with a short series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA and after winning the opener dropped the next two games to fall to 10-10 in the East Division second half standings. Friday.
Wayland Weston Rowing Says “So Long” to 9-Year Director Mike Baker
Like many of the rowers he has coached over the last 9 years, Wayland Weston Rowing Association’s Program Director Mike Baker is going to college. An email sent yesterday to friends of WWRA said that in late August Mike will be leaving WWRA to take on the role of Boatman at MIT Crew. In case you are not a rower, the Owl assures you that Boatman is a critical role on any crew team, overseeing boathouse operations for all of college’s rowing teams. I can still remember Dave, the Boatman at Wellesley Crew, without whom our team would have been a jumbled mass of boats, oars and trailers.
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
Assumption University reduces graduate school costs for future educators, effective this fall
WORCESTER — Due to a critical shortage of special educators nationwide, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs for master's degree students in special education and school counseling, beginning this fall. The goal is to make credentials in these areas more accessible, which in turn would push more students into...
In PBS series, Worcester State alum Brian Skerry explores climate change in Gulf of Maine
Award-winning ocean photographer, film producer and Milford native Brian Skerry recalls scuba diving in Eastport, Maine, the most eastern city of the continental United States and often called the place where the sun rises first. "I used to go diving all the time (in Eastport). It was like walking into an aquarium...
Jarren Duran has come a long way from minor-league prospect to Red Sox star. Here's my take:
Let me preface this column by acknowledging that I haven’t been around Jarren Duran since he became a full-time major leaguer with the Boston Red Sox. My only connection with the player was during his two seasons with the Worcester Red Sox. As a beat writer for the WooSox, I spent nearly every day covering him during two seasons and witnessed the person and the player. Duran has become the new baseball sensation in New England, but...
VOTE: What is the MetroWest/Milford Daily News 2023-24 Boys High School Team of the Year?
The dog days of summer are as good a time as any to reflect on the school year past. Some teams rose to the occasion. It was expected for a few, while others shocked with their success. But as with any group, the question becomes but who was THE BEST?...
UMass Chan communications team earns industry awards from AAMC and New England Society for Healthcare Communications
The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Communications was recognized this spring by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the PR Club of New England and PRovoke Media for outstanding work promoting the institution. The AAMC Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA)...
Lehigh Valley hits two home runs taking the series win over Worcester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (48-46) concluded the three-game series on Sunday afternoon against the Worcester Red Sox (44-51) from Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley starter David Buchanan (6-3, 5.03 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Richard Fitts (5-4, 4.76 ERA). In the bottom of the second inning with one...
Karen Read's retrial set for next January
Karen Read is set to be prosecuted again in January 2025 on charges that she killed her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe. Read appeared in court Monday for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial earlier this month. At a brief status hearing Monday,...
Sunday's local roundup, results: Auburn, Burkett notch big Little League wins
BASEBALL Little League Auburn 11, Berlin (Md.) 10: Patrick Saucier belted a three-run double to left and scored on a double by Bryce Everson to cap a four-run rally with...
Westfield Starfires’ comeback attempt falls short against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – Max LeFrancois (Assumption) grounded a walk-off single to center field, lifting the Worcester Bravehearts to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Westfield Starfires at Fitton Field Sunday. The Worcester native’s game-winning knock helped the Bravehearts stave off a late Starfire comeback and snapped the ‘Hearts’ five-game losing...
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