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Onset’s shoreline shimmers on Illumination Night
As the day turned to dusk, lights began to pop up along Onset Beach. The darkness was lit by glow-sticks, light-up swords and staffs, glowing bubble guns and even some fireworks across the water. All those were just in preparation for the main event: The lighting of just over 1,500...
Two Fall River schools have friendly “war” that raises hundreds for charity
A little friendly competition between students at two Fall River schools resulted in hundreds of dollars being donated. According to Fall River Public Schools, this week the students in the schools’ summer programs t Spencer Borden and Greene Elementary were involved in a Penny Wars competition. The ‘war’ was...
Youth on display at 74th 4-H Fair hosted at Spencer Fairgrounds Saturday
SPENCER, Mass. - For 74 years, the Worcester County 4-H Fair has been a staple celebration in the region. 4-H is a national positive youth development organization in each state for children ages five to 18, with a focus of learning with hands-on experience. This weekend at the Spencer Fairgrounds will feature livestock shows, projects put on by local youth, and a number of exhibits.
Residents upset about loss of land, privacy at new town hall location
WILMINGTON — Wilmington residents expressed frustration about the ongoing construction for the new town hall/school administration at the Town Hall School Administration Building Committee meeting on July 10 and the Select Board meeting on July 15. The project’s OPM, Dan Pallotta, established on July 10 that when the property...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
Nashua, NH woman arrested on DUI charge after tollbooth crash
BEDFORD, N.H. (WHDH) - A Nashua, New Hampshire woman was arrested on a driving under the influence charge after a crash at the Bedford tolls on Friday evening, officials said. Troopers responding to a reported crash around 5 p.m. at the southbound side of the F.E. Everett Turnpike found a Ford Ranger pickup truck with severe disabling damage in a tollbooth lane.
Woods Hole Film Fest offers clever ‘Bachelor’ spoof, inspiring docs — Play It Again, Tim
“Having an existential crisis in the hot tub.”. The exchange comes from “Him,” director Rebecca Wahls’ smart, sharp satire of “The Bachelor” and similar TV reality dating shows. “Him” is one of 120 films – 47 feature-length and 73 shorts – set for the 33rd annual Woods Hole Film Festival, which officially opens on Saturday, July 27, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3.
Prominent Grocery Store Chain Announces Which Massachusetts Locations Will Close
Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping. Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops. While small and family-owned businesses are a vital part of the state's economy, big box stores have their place in Massachusetts as well.
Mass weather: Sunny Sunday leads into rainy, stormy week ahead
Enjoy the sunny weather early on Sunday, Massachusetts. Forecasters are predicting rain beginning in the late afternoon and evening that will last most of the week. Highs across Massachusetts are expected to reach the mid 80s on Sunday as clouds increase throughout the day — especially in Eastern Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service. A low pressure coming off the ocean is predicted to bring rain and spread northwest across the state.
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...
Rookie WR Ja'Lynn Polk is bullish about the Patriots' QB room
Rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk made a bold statement about the New England Patriots’ quarterback room when speaking with media members. “All those guys put in lots of work that nobody sees,” Polk said, via NESN.com’s Kayla Gregoire. “All those quarterbacks do things that’s unordinary. They have things in their duffle bag that not many other people have, and they’re very special. I believe we got the best quarterback room out here.”
Patriots announce release of rookie defensive back
The New England Patriots announced the release of rookie free agent cornerback Kaleb Ford-Dement on Friday. Ford-Dement was one of nine rookie free agents signed by the Patriots back in May. He bounced around at Old Dominion, Washington State and Texas State in college. His best year came at Texas State when he had 21 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass deflections. It was always going to be an uphill battle for him in New England given the bevy of talent in the defensive backfield. The depth chart is topped by Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones. There are also versatile players capable of contributing at cornerback and special teams, including guys like Isaiah Bolden and rookie Marcellas Dial Jr. The Patriots now have two open spots on their roster after releasing Ford-Dement and linebacker Jontrey Hunter on Monday.
Mass. Towns Ban Propane, Natural Gas In New Law
The times are changing when it comes to regulations to prevent further climate change. As polarizing as the topic can be, the town of Lexington, Massachusetts has a new fossil fuel bylaw that went into effect on Mar 21. Massachusetts towns has ban fossil fuels on new builds. Infrastructure on...
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,...
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