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Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New Happy Gilmore Movie
I think the thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that it feels like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to...
Massachusetts lawyer group demands school districts stop denying migrant children the right to attend school
Saugus, Mass. – Pushing back against what they say is a recent wave of school districts seeking to illegally deny migrant children the right to attend school, Lawyers for Civil Rights and Massachusetts Advocates for Children today demanded that Saugus Public Schools immediately revise its Student Admissions Policy. They believe that the policy, adopted in August 2023, imposes overly stringent residency and proof-of-identity requirements and impermissibly denies admission to children of families who have not filled out the Town Census.
Mass. Olympic heroes take late-night TV by storm
The Olympics may no longer be live on TV, but Massachusetts' contingent of Olympians are still getting plenty of media attention — even late at night. Northampton native and Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas and Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik got the late-night spotlight, appearing on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" Wednesday.
DNC scheduling coincidence gifts governor hopeful her dream job for a day
The Democratic National Convention will throw at least one state’s executive branch into disorganization as high-ranking state Democrats flock to Chicago. It could be of little surprise that the one state, Massachusetts, which has a Democratic trifecta and is a party stronghold, would be heavily affected by the party’s extravaganza. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, fifth in the […]
Winthrop and Medway among the latest towns to chafe against the MBTA Communities Act
There’s a rising wave of pushback in several towns and cities staring down a year-end deadline to zone for more multi-family housing. With high transportation and living costs driving Massachusetts residents out of state, the pressure is on to develop more multi-family housing in areas with access to Greater Boston’s public transit.
Man Arrested after Woman Shot and Seriously Injured in Maine
A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday after a 46-year-old woman was shot and seriously wounded in Lewiston. The Lewiston Police Department said officers found the woman “suffering from a serious gunshot wound” on Blake Street around 2 am. Transported to the Hospital with Injuries. She was taken to...
Sidewalk replacement project to continue Monday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s ongoing Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to advance to School Street, covering the area between Emerald Street and Gilbo Avenue, starting on Monday, Aug. 19. The project will kick off with the removal of the current asphalt sidewalk on the east side of the street by the City’s contractor.
Lunenburg native, former WWE star Chris Dijak shifts gears, wrestles aaround the world
Chris Dijak’s career as a professional wrestler has come full circle in the ring. And that was out of necessity after the 2005 Lunenburg High graduate saw his eight-year run with World Wrestling Entertainment end after the organization didn’t renew his contract in June. ...
Worcester PD asks public for help in locating Fitchburg teen
FITCHBURG — Worcester Police on Tuesday appealed to the public for help in locating a missing 15-year-old Fitchburg girl, who was known to spend time in Worcester. Worcester Police posted the request for information from the public on Facebook and urged the public to call 911 or the Worcester Police at 508-799-8606 with any information about her whereabouts.
WATCH: Young humpback whale soars into the air
A young humpback whale continues to be spotted by boaters in Boston Harbor, with videos showing the juvenile soaring into the air as it feeds on fish. New video from Wednesday showed the young humpback whale beaching very close to a boat fishing near Spectacle Island, about 1.5 miles from Castle Island in South Boston.
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Lehigh Valley gets shut out in a pitchers duel in Worcester
WORCESTER, Ma - Lehigh Valley suffered its third loss of the series in Worcester 3-0 on Friday night. Each team only managed to get 3-hits on the night in a pitchers duel. Seth Johnson got the start for the IronPigs allowing just 1-hit and 3-walks while recording 4-strike outs over 5-innings of work. The Bullpen would combine to allow just 2-more hits the rest of the way.
Waste Reduction Bylaw Vote Delayed as Hauler Attempts to Organize Landlord Resistance
The Town Council vote on whether to recommend that the Town Manager issue an exploratory Request for Proposals (RFP) from local haulers to get more information about potential cost or savings from implementing the Waste Reduction Bylaw Proposal, has been delayed from August 19 to the September 9 Town Council meeting. The Bylaw would require a town contract, obtained through a competitive bidding process, that would include a Pay As You Throw fee structure and curbside compost pick up. According to Zero Waste Amherst, a community sponsor of the proposal, the new bylaw would significantly reduce local trash and save residents money. The RFP is needed in order to evaluate the costs of the proposal. See recent Indy coverage.
Annual Community Breakfast August 27
The 2024 UMass Community Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in UMass Student Union Ballroom, 280 Hicks Way. The event will be catered by the award-winning UMass Dining and free parking is available in the Campus Center Garage. The event is sponsored by UMass Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
Quinn Priester turns in dominant start (5 IP, 2 hits, 42 pitches) for WooSox
WORCESTER -- Quinn Priester, who came over to the Red Sox last month in exchange for Nick Yorke, turned in one of the best five innings of pitching the WooSox have seen all season on Friday night. Priester was incredibly efficient in his five innings of work, using only 42...
Vaughn Grissom talks rookie season playoffs with Braves, mental side of game
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Red Sox infielder Vaughn Grissom was a 21-year-old rookie with the Atlanta Braves playing in the NLCS against the Phillies. Philadelphia won the series, but Grissom gained valuable experience. "It was awesome. It's one of those series that you want to be a part of,"...
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