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Here’s what is required to pass the high school MCAS tests — and graduate
A hotly contested ballot question approaching in November seeks to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement for public school students in the state. According to data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, of every graduating class each year, approximately 96% have passed the 10th-grade-level MCAS tests. If you purchase...
Some Things I Think I Think: On the importance of extending Jarren Duran and more.
LOS ANGELES — In the next 10 days, the Red Sox have a lot on their plate. They must decide to either buy or sell at the upcoming July 30 deadline, and they’ve got to get to the business of signing their recent draft picks. The former will likely determine whether the team snaps its playoff drought, and the latter will go a long way in determining the franchise’s future. There’s also a decision to be made on when to promote the organization’s three best prospects, currently idling in Portland and waiting to move up to Worcester.
Filmmaker with Valley roots trains his lens on America’s wild horses
Steven Latham knows a thing or two about Hollywood and free-roaming horses. For starters, the Emmy award-winning director, who was born in Springfield, helped care for a pony in Hadley when he was in elementary school. “We adopted a Chincoteague pony when we took a trip to the Virginia coast...
5 bold predictions for the Patriots in 2024 | Karen Guregian
The Patriots have a new head coach. They’ve made over the quarterback room. And, they exude a different kind of vibe from last season’s 4-13 team. Between Jerod Mayo taking over for the legendary Bill Belichick, Jacoby Brissett being the top quarterback until Drake Maye is ready to go, and having a looser, more relaxed atmosphere, there’s been plenty of change.
If EuroLeague champs want a shot at Celtics, let’s give ‘em one | Matt Vautour
Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman was grandstanding. He was getting his team, his players and all of international professional basketball a little boost when he spouted off last week. “After the Boston Celtics became the NBA champions, they tweeted, ‘World Champion Boston.’ The EuroLeague also tweeted, ‘Beat this team first,’ with...
Westfield planners OK self-storage on Lockhouse Rd., delay vote on Norton St.
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Planning Board voted July 16 to approve the site plan and stormwater permit required for JML Storage to expand its Lockhouse Road self-storage facility. Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates, representing applicant Matt Rokosz, presented a site plan that addressed the concerns from the board’s...
Asking Eric: My girlfriend’s dad — a cop and pastor — caught us with a joint
Dear Eric: When I was 16, more than 50 years ago, I had a girlfriend who lived in a nearby city. One day, I brought a joint of marijuana along on a visit. While her parents were away, we smoked it in their garage. Suddenly, we heard a car drive up and stop. In walked her father, a policeman, and her pastor.
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 611 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 4,278-square-foot home on 11th Street in Lowell that sold for $811,000. Acton.
See all homes sold in Norfolk County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Norfolk County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 320 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,388-square-foot home on Simonds Lane in Weymouth that sold for $775,000. Bellingham.
See all homes sold in Suffolk County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Suffolk County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 245 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,523-square-foot home on Tobin Road in West Roxbury that sold for $789,000.
See all homes sold in Hampshire County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampshire County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 54 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,600-square-foot home on Westview Terrace in Easthampton that sold for $450,000. Amherst.
See all homes sold in Hampden County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 143 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,292-square-foot home on Allen Street in Springfield that sold for $322,000. Agawam.
See all homes sold in Cape Cod, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cape Cod reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 141 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,264-square-foot home on Main Street in Brewster that sold for $700,000. Barnstable.
See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 381 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,924-square-foot home on Burncoat Street in Worcester that sold for $501,000. Ashburnham.
Dear Annie: My husband and I quit booze, but our friends tack their drinks onto our bill
Dear Annie: I run a small bed and breakfast in a very small, rural, up-and-coming town. We have recently had a number of guests who are in their 90s who have had health issues or injuries while staying with us. This has me very much on edge. Many of these...
Two games into second half, Red Sox can only rue missed chances | Sean McAdam
LOS ANGELES — In most seasons, the first series of the second half of the season can stand as a harbinger of things to come. Have a good showing after the All-Star break, and a series can serve as a springboard for the rest of the year. In their...
Kenley Jansen’s Dodger Stadium homecoming turns into Red Sox nightmare
LOS ANGELES — It looked like a picture-perfect return to Dodger Stadium for Kenley Jansen on Saturday. The Red Sox led by a run, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky over Chavez Ravine and Dodgers fans cheered as their former ninth-inning savior jogged in from the visitor’s bullpen despite the fact he was in the game to try to shut the door on their team.
Asking Eric: Do I come across as bragging when I talk about my travels?
Dear Eric: I have been fortunate to have met a number of well-known people and visited many locales worldwide, often, due to my business, places where tourists don’t go. Occasionally, someone in a group I am with mentions reading about a person or place I know something about from personal experience. If I volunteer that I personally am acquainted with said individual or locale, the response is nearly always negative. The conversation dies, the people walk away.
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $91 million drawing
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Ohio won $138 million in the July 3 drawing. Is this your lucky night?. Here are Saturday’s winning lottery numbers:
Westfield Starfires defeat Vermont Lake Monsters to claim season series on Saturday
BURLINGTON – For the first time in franchise history, the Westfield Starfires claimed victory in the season series against the Vermont Lake Monsters, dominating both sides of the ball in a 10-3 win on Saturday. Westfield is now 27-18-1, second in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League standings with 13...
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