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Rutgers Women’s Soccer Aims for Victory Against UMass
Rutgers women's soccer, entering its match against UMass at Rudd Field on August 25, holds a record of 1-0-1 after a 1-1 draw with Wake Forest. Redshirt-freshman forward Reilly McGlinn scored her first collegiate goal during that match. The Scarlet Knights, who had a strong previous season with a record of 9 wins, are aiming to maintain momentum, bolstered by several returning players and 12 newcomers this year. UMass, currently 0-2, seeks to turn around its season after recent losses to Syracuse and Army. This match marks the 15th meeting between Rutgers and UMass, with Rutgers winning their last encounter.
Temporary water discoloration possible after flow reversal
Hopkinton Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that there could be temporary water discoloration in areas of town after a flow reversal at the Ashland plant on Friday. According to the announcement, the reversal stirred up water mains in the area. Residents have been advised that they might notice some discoloration on and off throughout the weekend as the water lines clear.
Shrewsbury’s Brittany Altomare excited to have LPGA back in Massachusetts
Everyone at Cyprian Keyes knew who Brittany Altomare was: an 11-old-girl with a mighty swing who hit straight and could “put the eyes out of the ball.”. Small in stature, she was a local anomaly, so nobody was surprised when she triumphed at the Boylston golf course’s 2002 Ladies Championship after teeing up 36 holes over two days against women all over the age of 30.
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
2024 UMass Minutemen Football Preseason Preview: Defense
Throughout UMass’ FBS tenure, weak defenses have crippled the Minutemen. Since moving to the FBS, the Minutemen have yet to produce a defense that has allowed less than 30 points per game. Last season was no different. The Minutemen allowed a staggering 37 points per game. The run defense was the most glaring weakness, allowing over 221 yards per game. Lowlights for the run defense include two 300-yard games on the ground against Toledo and Liberty. Thankfully, help is on the way. Several transfers add to a defense with five returning starters to give Don Brown his best unit yet.
Eagles bounce back, improve to 8-1: ECFL squad tops Randolph, could wrap up top seed this weekend
LOWELL — It didn’t take long for the Mill City Eagles to come back from their first loss of the season. The Eagles, an East Coast Football League team that plays its home games in Lowell, rebounded with a 28-12 victory against the Randolph Oilers on Saturday at Cawley Stadium.
Sale closed in Bolton: $1.3 million for a five-bedroom home
A 3,797-square-foot house built in 2006 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 78 Drumlin Hill Road in Bolton was sold on July 31, 2024. The $1,300,000 purchase price works out to $342 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with five bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a hip roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home includes an attached three-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. Situated on a spacious 1.1-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Orleans Block Party Celebrates Community
The Orleans Police Department's annual block party has become an August ritual - and a key part of an ongoing community building effort. “We really develop strategies on how we can connect with our community members because as a police organization we will never be successful if we don't have the trust and support of our community....”
Channing Tatum And Daughter Visit Salem For Private Walking Tour
SALEM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Beth Crowley has given or arranged tours around Salem for roughly 80,000 people since she founded Witch City Walking Tours ten years ago. "But someone like Channing Tatum, this is our first," Crowley told WBZ NewsRadio Friday. Crowley was contacted weeks ago to give...
Family of Northeastern student critically injured in fall from window files negligence lawsuit against Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell out of a second-floor window while at a party for members of Alpha Epsilon Phi last year has filed a lawsuit against the university chapter and national chapter of the sorority, alleging multiple counts of negligence in the incident. The lawsuit,...
'Eager to learn, nice, polite, prompt': Matt Strzepa make fine impression as Green Hill's new assistant golf pro
Apparently, if you want to work in the pro shop at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course, your chances are better if your name is Matt. Matt Strzepa, a St. John’s High graduate and Shrewsbury resident, is in his first year as assistant golf pro at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course. He replaced Matt...
Single-family home sells for $989,900 in Southborough
A 2,904-square-foot house built in 1990 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 7 Clifford Road in Southborough was sold on July 29, 2024, for $989,900, or $341 per square foot. This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the home includes an underground/basement two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The property occupies a sizable 1.0-acre lot.
Take your dog to this Boston Starbucks for free gift cards, pet portraits
You can get a portrait of your dearest dog and free coffee at a Massachusetts Starbucks this weekend. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s pet lifestyle brand Kismet is celebrating National Dog Day a few days early. While the fun holiday is on Monday, Aug. 26, the celebratory event at a Boston Starbucks is this weekend.
Man with metal detector finds lost wedding ring on Scituate beach
SCITUATE - A man with a metal detector is being called a hero by a woman who lost her wedding ring on Humarock Beach in Scituate.A lost ring and a desperate search"We were shaking our hands off because his hands were dirty with sand, and I noticed my ring was gone, and my heart just sank," said Courtney DeFusco. DeFusco's husband, Stephen, searched for hours while she was at work as a nurse at Mass General. Even their son, Jackson, looked where they spent time at the beach. "We found pennies... Not the ring," Jackson said.Courtney DeFusco worried that the rolling...
Mother Bear And Cub Spotted In North Andover Neighborhood
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A momma black bear and her cub are the talk of a North Andover neighborhood. In a social media post Thursday, North Andover police said they have received multiple sightings of the bears in the area of Foster Street and Bridges Lane. Police...
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