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Women's Volleyball Falls in Season Opener to Anchormen
FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State women's volleyball fell to Rhode Island College (RIC) this afternoon in a non-conference matchup. - Score: RIC 3, Fitchburg 1, Set scores: 25-21, 22-25, 19-25, 24-26. - Records: RIC (1-0), Fitchburg (0-1) HOW IT HAPPENED:. - The Falcons started every set with a lead, but the...
Field Hockey Drops Season Opener to Colby-Sawyer
NEW LONDON, NH: Fitchburg State field hockey suffered an opening day loss to the Chargers of Colby-Sawyer this afternoon in non-conference action. - Records: Colby-Sawyer (1-0), Fitchburg (0-1) HOW IT HAPPENED:. - The Chargers took a 2-0 lead into the half after Abby Olden scored 6:02 into the contest after...
Falcons Place First Overall At Jim Sheehan Memorial Invite
Leominster, MA – The Fitchburg State University men's cross country team took first place with a total of 15 points this morning as the Falcons hosted its annual Jim Sheehan Memorial Invitational at the Doyle Conservation Center. The Basics. Meet: Jim Sheehan Memorial Invite. Place:. 1st Place, 15 Points.
Volleyball opens 2024 season with win over Siena
EASTON, Mass. - The Holy Cross volleyball team defeated Siena College at the Skyhawk Invitational at Stonehill College to mark their first win of the 2024 season on Friday, Aug. 30. The Crusaders were able to solidify their win in the fourth set of the match in a back-and-forth battle with the Saints.
Field hockey opens season with win over Stonehill
WORCESTER, Mass. - Three different Crusaders picked up their first goals of the season in field hockey's 3-1 win over Stonehill on Friday night at the Hart Turf Field. Senior Meggan Fourie opened the scoring for both sides with 1:49 remaining in the opening quarter. Sending a shot on goal off a corner play, fifth year Sarah Potter tipped the save off the Stonehill goalies' pads back to Fourie, who was able to find the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
Four-bedroom home sells for $940,500 in Sterling
A spacious house located at 1 Stephanie Anne Lane in Sterling has new owners. The 3,226-square-foot property, built in 2001, was sold on Aug. 5, 2024. The $940,500 purchase price works out to $292 per square foot. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 1.1-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
West Boylston Football thrives on hard work
The West Boylston football team has won back to back Super Bowl titles, and now the Lions are going for the three-peat. As always, the foundation of their program and success is hard work and toughness, the W.B. thrives on it. "Everything is hard work," said West Boylston QB Cason...
Volleyball Opens Heckler Era With 3-1 Win Over Geneseo
GENEVA, N.Y. – The Clark University volleyball team (1-0) opened the Matthew Heckler era with a 3-1 victory over SUNY Geneseo (0-1) on Friday afternoon from Bristol Gymnasium. The Cougars won the first set 25-20, took the second set 25-19, dropped the third set 26-24, and recorded a 27-25...
Rowing in Worcester Enjoys a Buoyant History
Since the mid-1800s, the sport of rowing has had a home-dock advantage on Lake Quinsigamond. While the Worcester region might be known for its 21st-century high-tech companies, one of the most popular outdoor activities in the region is a decidedly low-tech sport. Competitive rowing in Worcester has taken place on Lake Quinsigamond – located between Worcester and the town of Shrewsbury – since the mid-1800s.
'It’s not a renovation, it’s not a reimagination, it’s a new design': Big changes are coming to Pines at International
The International’s new course will still be called the Pines, but almost everything else about it will be different than the original. The new design will be about 1,200 yards shorter than the 8,325-yard layout in Bolton that once laid claim to being the world’s longest golf course. Fifteen of the 18 holes will follow different corridors. There are many waste areas with fescue. ...
'Just what the Doctor ordered': Soda addiction fuels newest WooSox pitcher Hunter Dobbins
WORCESTER — Before Hunter Dobbins tossed his first Triple-A pitch Friday, the WooSox starting hurler cracked open a Dr Pepper beverage in the bullpen during his pregame warmup. Call it a soda superstition for the native of Bryan, Texas. ...
WPI awarded $2M grant to combat wildlife trafficking using genetic scanning, more
Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently announced a “groundbreaking project,” aiming to disrupt wildlife trafficking in a partnership with researchers from Florida International University and the University of Maryland. The project — which will focus on the illegal trafficking of certain species of sharks, rays and sea turtles — received...
Court hearing postponed as Holy Cross and disgruntled donor continue pointing fingers
WORCESTER — A scheduled court hearing between Holy Cross and a major benefactor over millions in donations was delayed Friday as both sides continued to disagree on the facts underlying their dispute. Cornelius B. Prior, namesake of the Prior Performing Arts Center, and the college were scheduled for a hearing over his request that $21 million in donations be returned. The hearing was delayed, records show, until Oct. 7. ...
McInerney to become Shrewsbury DPW director
SHREWSBURY – Tim McInerney has been tapped to lead Shrewsbury’s Department of Public Works (DPW). During an Aug. 27 Select Board meeting, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced that McInerney would become DPW director, a role that has been unoccupied following the departure of Jeff Howland on Feb. 2.
Worcester Mayor Joe Petty on Traffic Safety, WPI Hotel Purchases, and Councilor Criticism – Key Updates and City Plans
Worcester, MA- Worcester Mayor Joe Petty updates us on the city’s efforts to curb traffic violence. He says lowering the speed limit to 25 is one of the tools in the tool box, as is street redesign but enforcement is necessary for it to work. Petty tells us that in conversation with the City Manager it has been suggested there is grant money that may be used to get more officers involved in some type of task force. Petty says the criticism against Councilor Donna Colorio is unwarranted. That the council voted to have a survey done, that the data is in, and it will be reported out of committee. Petty said although Colorio is the chair of traffic and parking any councilor could have spoken up at any time. On WPI buying the two hotels at Gateway Park he says they are still subject to the TIF agreements and that he feels the city does have some standing and leverage. He acknowledges how much the colleges and universities add to the city and that the city would not have had the success it has had if not for them. The Council is looking at having the Colleges and Universities pay 25% of the tax due.
'Matty will always be remembered as one of the original Railers': Worcester mourns death of Gaudreau
WORCESTER — Former Worcester Railers hockey player Matthew Gaudreau died Thursday night. He was just 29. According to a police statement, Gaudreau and his older brother, Johnny, a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, were killed while biking in New Jersey. According to a post on a popular wedding site and a report from...
Holy Cross football notes: Shrewsbury's Brad Blattner blocks way up depth chart, to backup left tackle
WORCESTER — Holy Cross sophomore offensive lineman Brad Blattner played in just one game last year, but over the last eight months, the former Shrewsbury High standout worked diligently in the weight room, on the practice field and in the playbook, and, subsequently, made his move up the depth chart. Blattner begins the...
The Future of Clark Athletics is Expanding
On August 6th, Clark University Athletics announced that Paige Tolan would be named the new Athletic Communications Assistant specializing in Broadcast and Video. This is big news for the athletics department, as their five-year partnership with FloSports was announced at the end of last year. FloSports is a sports broadcasting company that will allow families and supporters of Clark’s athletes with subscriptions to the service to acquire a higher-quality streaming service than was available in the past. This is a massive change for Clark Athletics, and holds the potential to raise interest in Clark sports both on campus and elsewhere.
In Aug. 30 issue of Worcester Magazine: Getting ready for city's Pride festivities
Our cover story by Meg Trogolo focuses on the upcoming Worcester Pride festivities, with organizers sharing what's on tap for this year, and why ongoing hate, discrimination and proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation nationwide means an ongoing need for advocacy, allyship and action. You can find more updates at worcestermag.com.
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