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2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Lacrosse: Selections announced for Independents, Classes A, B & C
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. boys lacrosse selections on Saturday, July 6. Take a look at the first and second-team selections for each class below:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Highlighting the best: South Shore high school rugby all-scholastics
The South Shore was unquestionably the hub of Massachusetts high school rugby in the spring. The area was home to two state champions - BC High in Division 1 and Weymouth in Div. 2 boys - and a pair of state finalists. The Wildcats successfully completed a three-peat by holding Hanover off. The Weymouth girls also reached the state final, running into a powerhouse program in Belmont. ...
Hot temperatures, high humidity prompts heat advisory for parts of Mass.
Starting the week off with humid to sticky conditions Monday through Wednesday. For Monday and Tuesday, actual temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. High humidity plus hot highs will make it feel close to 100 degrees, prompting a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday for southern New England and Greater Boston. Inland locations will see more intense heat and humidity.
Monday's Child: Sisters Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, have a close bond and love to be active
Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, love to be active. Chantce and Halo are spunky, creative girls who share a very close bond. Chantce, the older sister, is outgoing and makes friends easily. She loves sports, especially soccer, basketball and hockey. Both girls love to play outside. Chantce is creative and enjoys art projects. Halo is a curious and sweet girl. While she can be shy at first, once she is comfortable she loves to spend time with others. Halo loves to go swimming and participate in gymnastics. She also enjoys art projects. Chantce and Halo have a very close relationship and love spending time together.
Way Finders breaks ground on Ludlow affordable housing
Chair of Way Finders Real Estate Committee Jim Broaderick, Chair of Way Finders Board Jasmine Naylor, state Sen. Jacob Oliveira, state Rep. Aaron Saunders, Way Finders President and CEO Keith Fairey and Massachusetts Housing Partnership Chief of Public and Community Engagement Dana LeWinter get ready to break ground at the Greenstead Grove affordable housing site in Ludlow.
Westfield author to give Huntington talk on history of Holyoke’s Mountain Park
HUNTINGTON — Westfield resident Jay Ducharme will present “The History of Holyoke’s Mountain Park” on Wednesday, July 17, in Stanton Hall. All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Ducharme, a retired Holyoke Community College professor, said he’s been giving this talk since 2008.
Conway forming tax work-off program for seniors, veterans
CONWAY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Conway is developing a tax work-off program to aid low-income seniors and veterans, similar to what Greenfield and other area towns have in place. In the first year of the program, up to five eligible residents will be able to work up to 100 hours for the town in exchange for relief on their taxes at a rate of $15 per hour, the state minimum wage.
6 people shot at Monte’s Playground in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Six people were shot overnight at a playground in New Bedford. According to police, around 1 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the Russell St. and Acushnet Ave to find three adult victims with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials later learned that an additional...
Red-hot Westfield Little League 11-Year-Olds claim District 2 title
WESTFIELD – Mother Nature brought the heat; Westfield burned the competition. On a hot, humid Saturday afternoon, July 6, the Westfield Little League 11-Year-Olds defeated Longmeadow 10-4 to claim the Massachusetts District 2 championship at Ralph E. Sanville Memorial Field (Cross Street). If you purchase a product or register...
Boston police demoted official over appointment to Mass. police oversight board, agency says
The agency that oversees allegations of police misconduct in Massachusetts said Monday that the Boston Police Department has demoted a deputy superintendent because of his appointment. The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission says Eddy Chrispin was demoted last week from his command position to sergeant detective "due to...
Westfield summer school begins; registration still open for some offerings
WESTFIELD — Many of Westfield’s summer school programs began this week, but registration is still open for sessions beginning later in the summer, including a second session of credit recovery, activities for students transitioning to a new school, and the always popular Band Camp. Highland Elementary School is...
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