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Women’s Soccer Opens 2024 Campaign
Jim Pierce 8/17/2024 BOSTON— The Northeastern women's soccer team is set to open its 2024 campaign at crosstown rival Boston University on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. The game will stream live on ESPN+. THREE THINGS TO KNOW: THE SEASON BEFORE THE SEASON: Jessie Hunt was named to the 2024 Preseason All-CAA Team and Faith Rosenblatt earned Honorable Mention accolades on the preseason team. The duo were named co-captains and are joined in the leadership group by assistant captains Megan Putvinski and Avery LeVangie. The Huskies were picked to finish fourth in the CAA and earned one first-place vote....
Massachusetts State Police release name of Fall River motorcycle rider killed in crash
The name of a Fall River man killed in a motorcycle crash this weekend has been released. According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, shortly after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, State Police responded to a serious motorcycle crash involving 2 other vehicles, on Route 6 east in Somerset on Veterans Memorial Bridge before Route 79.
Somerville’s Menjivar in Boston City Hall show, while Joy Street show is the picture of mystery
Somerville’s Menjivar in Boston City Hall show, while Joy Street show is the picture of mystery. Two exciting photography happenings are open as of this week – one in Somerville, and another with the work of an artist with deep ties to the Somerville community. Boston photographer George...
Police identify suspect accused of defecating at Bristol County farm stand
A suspect has been identified who is accused of performing a rather disgusting act. The Berkley Police Department was alerted to an incident that occurred at the Hill and Hollow Farm Stand Wednesday at 118 South Main Street where a woman defecated behind the farm stand. The actions of the individual involved in this incident were captured on video and subsequently shared on social media (Facebook).
Cambridge brewery shutting its doors in December after 35 years in business
When Cambridge Brewing Company opened in 1989, there were three beers on the menu. Now, as the brewery prepares to close on Dec. 20, it has nearly two dozen. The brewery announced its impending closure in an Instagram post on Saturday. While the post does not provide a reason for the closure, owner Phil Bannatyne told The Boston Globe he wanted to retire.
State police searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run
EASTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - State police are looking for a vehicle after a hit-and-run in Eastford. State Police say a car and a motorcycle collided on Rt-198 at Providence Pike Saturday night. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and has not been located. The car is believed to...
Tanker rolls over in Acton, spilling hundreds of gallons of sewage
A tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of sewage crashed in Acton, Massachusetts, Saturday, spilling hundreds of gallons into the roadway, which took crews hours to clean up. The Wind River Environmental LLC sewage tanker overturned around 5:30 p.m. at an industrial area on 54 Knox Trail. The driver was...
'We have his back': Players already buying into Brockton football coach Jailson Silva
Just one day into the preseason for Brockton High School football, it’s clear that first-year head coach Jailson Silva is already having a major impact on his players. “Great coach. I love coach Silva. I’d do anything for coach Silva,” said senior wide receiver and linebacker Shiymir Williams following the team’s first day of tryouts Friday afternoon. ...
New Bedford Homicide Claims Life of Bridgewater Man
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — A Bridgewater man was killed in an apparent homicide in New Bedford early this morning. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said Nicholas Miller, 26, died of an apparent gunshot wound. According to the D.A.’s Office, New Bedford Police responded to 911 calls at...
Feline Fun Day held in Monson
MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - ‘Here Today Adopted Tomorrow’ hosted its third annual Feline Fun Day on Saturday. The free event was held at Westview Creamery Farms from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each year, HTAT helped over 1,500 pets and their people. Rachael Max, the founder, executive director,...
Sand and gravel mining puts Plymouth’s drinking water at serious risk
Community Land & Water Coalition organized a standout in Plymouth on Aug. 14 to raise awareness about the sand mining occurring in and around Plymouth, which is harming our ecosystem. Attendees held signs to voice their concerns and to attract the attention of Governor Maura Healey, who was in town for an event. During the standout, we also had the opportunity to spread awareness to individuals from outside Plymouth.
3 killed in multi-vehicle crash on New Hampshire highway
CANDIA, NH — Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on a New Hampshire highway Saturday afternoon, state police say. Around 12:20 p.m., a 2010 Toyota Tundra was speeding eastbound on Route 101 in Candia when it sideswiped a 2018 Nissan Sentra, New Hampshire State Police say. The Toyota then struck a guardrail and veered into the westbound lanes where it hit a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer head-on.
Mary’s Pond plays the role of an airport for an afternoon
ROCHESTER — Birds enjoying the breezy sky over Mary’s Pond in Rochester on Saturday, Aug. 17 had to share the air with some unfamiliar flying objects. The Bristol County Remote Control Club held their 14th annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly, sending dozens of remote control planes of all shapes and sizes into the sky.
Watch your step! Onset sidewalks burst with color
Boxes of chalk lay scattered along the sidewalks of Onset as artists turned grey slabs of pavement into colorful scenes of blimps, fantastic creatures and far-off vacation destinations on Saturday, Aug. 17 during this year’s Chalk-Full-O-Fun chalkfest. The Freman siblings had fantastical scenes under their fingertips. “It’s like a...
Wilmington Tennis Open another success
The Wilmington Tennis Open was held earlier this month and the event was another big success on the courts. The Friends of Wilmington Tennis want to thank the following local businesses for their generous donations that help support the tournament and Wilmington’s High School tennis teams and their coaches: The Willows Racquet Club, Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Elia’s Country Store, Top Linen Cleaners and Tremezzo’s.
Rice Krispies Treat Suite in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Goes Viral Worldwide
Snap. Crackle. And POP on down to Cape Cod this summer. A new "re-treat" on the Cape is going viral worldwide, and for good reason. The suite is epic, no doubt about that. It has a giant themed bed, a themed bunk bed with a slide and a ball pit, your own Rice Krispies snack bar, and more.
3 teens arrested after smash-and-grab at Hudson smoke shop
Three teens have been arrested after an apparent smash-and-grab break-in at a smoke shop in Hudson, Massachusetts, early Saturday morning. Hudson police say they responded around 3:30 a.m. Saturday to a burglar alarm activation at the DAB Smoke Shop, located at 234 Washington St., and found the front entrance of the store smashed.
Milton baseball squads capture league championships
It’s happened again. Milton baseball has once more asserted their dominance across the local diamonds as four Milton National and one Milton American teams would capture Suburban Youth Baseball League titles across both the 12-year-old and nine-year-old divisions during the weekend of August 1-3. For context, there were 10 total champions crowned by the league and no other town had more than three teams qualify for the final. Even more impressive was that Milton was a perfect five-for-five in those contests.
50 years of ‘Survivors’ reunite
MATTAPOISETT — Every summer, after Tri-Town sixth-graders finish up their school year and start preparing for junior high, one event brings them all together: Survival. In June, the rising seventh grade class of Old Rochester Regional High School is rounded up onto buses and driven to Northfield, where they spend one week living in the woods with their classmates.
2025 guard Olivia Jones commits to Harvard
Highly recruited 2025 basketball prospect Olivia Jones has committed to Harvard. The 5-10 guard who attends Westtown High School (Pa.) chose Harvard over Columbia, Penn and Princeton. "When I first went up there almost a year ago today it really felt like home," Jones said. "From day one when I...
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