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Milton National 9U become district 8 champions
It took rallies, slugfests, great pitching performances and outstanding plays. It took courage, grit, determination, and above all, heart. It was a grind, a true escapade, but at the end of it, the Milton National 9U team walked away as District 8 champions, capturing the title in epic fashion with a 12-11 win over archrival neighbor Braintree on June 23.
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.
Congressman Calls On Offshore Wind Developers To Notify Coastal Communities When Problems Arise
U.S. Congressman Bill Keating called for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to establish protocols requiring local officials to be immediately notified of any potentially hazardous conditions related to offshore wind lease areas in a letter distributed on Friday. It comes two weeks after Vineyard Wind’s disastrous turbine...
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Old Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. The event promises a weekend of historical immersion, featuring nearly 600 costumed re-enactors from across the region portraying both soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War era.
Milton teen dedicates herself to helping others in need, being a leader
MILTON - A recent Massachusetts graduate is heading to college after establishing a legacy of athletics, leadership and service at her high school.Three-sport captain and all-starRoisin Burke just graduated from Fontbonne Academy in Milton and is heading to Holy Cross in the fall. In high school, she stood out as a three-sport captain in volleyball, indoor track and outdoor track."She's just someone that always does everything by the books," said Anna DeVitto, Fontbonne's athletic director. "She's very driven. She's someone that just does everything right when you're not looking.""I feel like once I became that leader, I had the job...
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...
Little League East Region All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore rolls in opener, 15-0
BEVERLY, Mass. -- South Shore Little League showed zero hangover effect from Friday’s dramatic NYS championship as the Tottenville loop opened play at the 11-year-old East Region Invitational at Beverly Little League with a 15-0 mercy-rule shellacking of Bedford LL (New Hampshire). SS is back in pool-play action Sunday...
Haves and Have Nots On Marblehead Regatta’s Second Day
Aidan Naughton and Marina Barzaghi, who trekked north to the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Marblehead from nearby Rhode Island, won the one that counted today. Truth be told, it was the only race completed for 27 Lightning teams sailing for their Atlantic Coast Championship. On their nearest-to-the-shoreline racecourse, along with the Viper 640s, Lightning sailors were lucky enough to get off a challenging race in the early tendrils of a sea breeze, before it went kaput and the waiting game started, to no avail.
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.
Canton woman with ALS finds way to read to her grandchildren even after she’s gone
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct a name in a caption and clarify who will push Della Larsen in the Falmouth Road Race. A year ago in April, Della Larsen, 59, was diagnosed with an incurable disease that is expected to take away her ability to do basic tasks over the next few years or months before it claims her life.
A secret wedding, erosion, and more: Some of our most-read Cape Cod stories of the week
The dog days of summer are here on Cape Cod and it has been a busy season on the Cape. The Barnstable County Fair is underway, an Eastham woman hit it big on a scratch ticket, fallout continues from the broken Vineyard Wind blade, and more. Also, don't forget to check out Cape Cod Times sports coverage of the Cape Cod Baseball League, including voting in our polls for best Cape league pitcher, infielder, and outfielder of the week in our polls. Plus, be sure...
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...
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: Bucciero's two home runs leads Orleans to win
Daniel Bucciero (Fordham) only had two hits (five RBIs, two runs) but they both left the park for Orleans (12-21) as they beat Falmouth (13-19) 10-8 on Friday. Stetson's Landon Moran (one hit, two runs, one RBI, one walk) also had a home run, while Northwestern's Bennett Markinson collected two hits (three RBIs) at the plate. Miles Gosztola (Gonzaga) remained unbeaten (3-0) on the mound as he went 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowed one hit, one walk and struck out two. ...
Regatta Series In Marblehead Starts With a Twist
Brian Keane and his team on the J/70 team Savasana have always been quick in Marblehead. As a local, Keane knows the waters well and his has been a perennial top team at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series at Marblehead Race Week, but this weekend, a last-minute addition of local wizard and National Sailing Hall of Famer Jud Smith certainly got the team off to a good start on a day that left most competitors wondering where wind would come from—or if it would come at all.
Rockport grandfather regularly dons new costumes to donate blood for child cancer patients
They say not all heroes wear capes. A Massachusetts grandfather dons a tablecloth instead and pairs it with a mask. Bill Lee, a 75-year-old Rockport man, isn't very great at hiding his identity, but what he lacks in mystery, he makes up with charity. Lee has a special Friday tradition...
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...
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