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Coventry High School to join Principals Athletic Conference. When will it exit the MAC?
Coventry is heading back to the PAC. Principals Athletic Conference commissioner Gary Woods confirmed Thursday Coventry accepted an offer to rejoin the conference after two decades away. The Coventry Board of Education accepted the invitation at its meeting Wednesday. Timing for the move has yet to be determined, though Woods said he...
Police investigate break in at South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club
The South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club is asking for your help in figuring out who broke into the facility Sunday night and caused significant damage. “It's upsetting. You know, we're a community,” said Ally Gable, the club’s co-president. Gable said someone broke into the locked side gate...
Dog dumped in woods hit by car on Route 44
A dog that was dumped in the woods is recovering after being hit by a car on Route 44. Burlington and Canton Animal Control said a terrier mix that is approximately one-year-old was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive on the Farmington River side.
Mysterious Sword Collection Exhibited at Deep River Historical Society
How did a collection of swords from around the world land at the Deep River Historical Society (DRHS)? Who exactly was its donor, and what was it like to sail the oceans aboard ships like the invigorated United States Navy used in the early 20th century? These and other questions are sure to be asked when visiting the Lost Swords of the Great White Fleet exhibit at the DRHS Stone House building.
Electric Boat in Groton is hiring another 2,500 people. Here's what for.
The U.S. Navy and Electric Boat are continuing to ramp up hiring efforts for the company's manufacturing facility along the Thames River as new crews are needed now and will be required in the coming years to help produce two new classes of military submarines. Company officials say they are...
Killingly schools, state board reach agreement on mental health clinic
KILLINGLY, Conn. (WTNH) — An agreement has been reached in a more than two-year battle over mental health services for students in the town of Killingly. “I’m happy to report that today’s a great day for the students in Killingly public schools,” said Michael McKeon, an attorney for the state board of education. He investigated […]
How old will you have to be to play the lottery online in Mass. if it’s approved?
While the concept of online lottery has made legislative headway, not every Massachusetts lottery player will be allowed to play. Legalization of iLottery sales was included in the state’s $58 billion compromise budget unveiled by the House on Thursday, which included other items such as free community college for all state residents and hundreds of millions of dollars set aside for MBTA funding.
Swimming allowed: Crompton Park pool opens after glass cleanup
WORCESTER — The city pool at Crompton Park reopened at noon Friday, after a multiday cleanup of glass found in the water Monday morning. Crews worked to drain the pool, remove the glass, refill, and balance the chemicals. It was previously reported that the pool would need to be closed until Saturday. ...
Could happy hour return to Mass.? Proposed measure would lift 40-year ban
BOSTON — It has been framed as a way to make Massachusetts “fun” and help revitalize downtowns across the state, but some sectors of the liquor industry claim the possible return of happy hour to the Bay State meddles with established business models and threatens the wholesale sector of the industry.
Stop & Shop, city leader to discuss Worcester store closure
Stop & Shop officials have agreed to meet with a Worcester city leader to discuss the closure of its store in a neighborhood city advocates say it’s desperately needed in. A spokesperson from Stop & Shop told MassLive Friday it will meet with City Manager Eric Batista before the end of the month.
Olneyville Health Center in Providence to close
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Olneyville Health Center will temporarily close at the end of the month. According to a representative from Providence Community Health Centers, the national shortage of primary care providers is prompting the center to temporarily close at 100 Curtis Street in Providence. All patients from the...
Massachusetts Senate approves bill intended to strengthen health care system
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed in part at addressing some of the issues raised after Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing in May that it filed for bankruptcy protection. Democratic Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair of...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school boys' lacrosse Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for boys' lacrosse. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA...
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