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First Day at West: New $168M school opens, forces redistricting
ANDOVER — The doors of a new Andover elementary school opened on the first day of school last Wednesday after an eight-year process to get the $168 million school built. The new West Elementary School, 58 Beacon St., welcomed 590 students, teachers, staff and school administrators, including a new principal, on a bright, sunny day to kick off the school year.
Admissions Changes at Amherst and Tufts Highlight Decline in Diversity Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Impact of Admissions Changes at Amherst and Tufts. In the charming college town of Amherst, Massachusetts, things are feeling a bit different as the new academic year kicks off. The buzz around campus is all about the notable shifts in the diversity of student bodies at two prestigious institutions — Amherst College and Tufts University. Fresh data reveals that both schools have seen a drop in the percentage of Black freshmen enrolling this year, a trend that many believe is linked to the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.
Worcester firefighters "fill the boot" throughout the city Saturday
WORCESTER, Mass. — Members of Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 stood out across the city Saturday as they looked to "fill the boot." The group was looking to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Muscular dystrophy is described as a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
4 hospitalized after rollover crash involving police cruiser in Shrewsbury
Four people were hospitalized, including two police officers, in a crash that left a police cruiser lying on its roof in the middle of a Shrewsbury road Saturday. Just before 1:00 p.m., the two officers inside a cruiser were traveling north on their way to call with lights and sirens on when they collided with a Subaru traveling through the Oak Street and Route 9 intersection. The cruiser rolled over and came to rest on its roof, according to Shrewsbury police. The two officers were taken to UMass Hospital for their non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the three people inside the Subaru were also taken to UMass hospital for their non-life-threatening injuries.
Cambridge City Councilor Joan Pickett, Activist Who Fought Bike Lane Expansion, Dies at 69
Joan F. Pickett, a longtime opponent of efforts to expand separated bike lanes who was serving her first term in the Cambridge City Council, died on Friday following a brief illness. She was 69. Pickett rose to prominence in Cambridge as the chair of the advocacy group Cambridge Streets for...
Malden Police Hold Doggie Ice Cream Treat Event in Honor of Dog Appreciation Day
In Honor of Dog Appreciation Day, The Malden Police Department sponsored an Ice Cream Treat Event at Fellsmere Pond. Free Doggie Ice Cream Treats were handed out to Malden’s furry friends as they enjoyed a tail-wagging good time with other dogs and their owners. Specially crafted, dog-safe ice cream in a variety of flavors was served and all pups seemed satisfied with the event. Animal Control Officer Kevin Alkins was assisted by Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 3 City Councillor Amanda Linehan in handing out the treats. City Councillors Peg Crowe, Craig Spadafora, and Ari Taylor along with Adam Weldai, Principal of the Forestdale School brought their pooches to enjoy the day with members of the community.
Teen airlifted after apparent near-drowning incident in Bourne
BOURNE – Bourne rescuers responded to a possible drowning incident in Pocasset sometime before 4 PM Saturday afternoon. A teen age victim was taken from the scene on Wings Neck Road to the ballfield by Bourne Fire Station #2 to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape medical facility. Further details were […] The post Teen airlifted after apparent near-drowning incident in Bourne appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Williams' Career-High 11 Kills Helps Anchorwomen Win at Fitchburg State, 3-1
Fitchburg, Mass.—Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) registered a career-best 11 kills and hit .556 as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win at Fitchburg State on Saturday afternoon. THE BASICS. Rhode Island College 3, Fitchburg State 1. Rhode Island College (1-0) Fitchburg...
See What Will be Closed and Impacted by the Labor Day Holiday
Watertown City departments and buildings will be closed on Labor Day, and trash and recycling will be impacted this week. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown. Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, Department of Public Works Offices, Senior Center and the Watertown Free Public Library are...
Bay Area Marks 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm with Historic Reenactments and Tours in Cambridge and Somerville
History in the Bay Area can look forward to events this Labor Day weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm of 1774. Cambridge and Somerville will host a series of free activities tomorrow until Monday, organized by History Cambridge, the Somerville Museum, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. The...
Cape Cod League Prospect Breakdown: Orleans Hitters
Hawaii's Ben Zeigler-Namoa starred for Orleans this summer (Aaron Fitt) Summer Baseball Aaron Fitt - August 31, 2024 It was a trying summer for the Orleans Firebirds, who went 15-25 to finish fourth in the East Division — but Orleans hung tough after a 5-15 start, going 10-10 the rest of the way to make the playoffs. There were plenty of individual bright spots, highlighted by righthander Itsuki Takemoto (Hawaii) winning the league’s Whitehouse Outstanding Pitcher Award. Itsuki led a contingent of six Firebirds who made the all-star game, as he was joined by fellow righties Callan Fang and Cody...
Burch, Marden Notch Goals as Men's Soccer Pushes Season-Opening Unbeaten Streak to 14
WORCESTER -- Brady Burch (South Deerfield, MA) and Eli Marden (Shelburne, VT) each registered a second half goal to propel WPI to a hard-fought 2-1 season-opening victory in a non-conference men's soccer contest played Saturday afternoon on H. Carr Field at Alumni Stadium. The victory oddly enough snapped a two-game...
Fireworks, bonfire, live music: Dennis end of summer beach party postponed to Monday
Editor's note: Dennis Recreation has announced the fireworks, bonfire, and band performances originally scheduled for today have been postponed to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 at West Dennis Beach. Fireworks and a beach party will wrap up Dennis Festival Days Monday, Sept. 2. ...
Worcester Nite Life Courses Open for Registration
WORCESTER – Enrollment for Worcester Public Schools’ Nite Life Continuing Education remains open, with several courses still open for registration. The courses are held in the evening at Worcester Technical High School, at 1 Manny Familia Way, from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Dec. 21. Night Life also...
Calvert Scores Hat Trick in Bucs Season Opening Win
WESTON, Mass -- The Buccaneers men's soccer team opened their 2024 campaign on Saturday afternoon on the road against Regis College in non-conference play. Thanks to three goals from Brody Calvert, a goal and an assist by senior captain Quinn Kelly, and six saves, including a pivotal penalty kick denial, by Preston Joia, Maritime earned a 4-3 win over the Pride.
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