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Worcester catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper gets call-up from Red Sox. Here's how he got there.
BOSTON — Unlike the previous evening’s whirlwind, Mickey Gasper left more than one ticket for potential visitors Tuesday night. His second full day in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox was more of a celebration. Gasper received the dream call less than 48 hours before, the first position player from Bryant University...
With donation, New Balance gets naming rights to part of Worcester Academy campus
WORCESTER — Worcester Academy has received a multi-year gift commitment from New Balance to improve facilities for the private school, according to Worcester Academy. The school would not reveal the size of the donation, saying New Balance did not want it to be disclosed. The school's south campus will now be known as...
‘Simply untrue’: What Holy Cross’s president had to say about donor’s lawsuit seeking refund
A Holy Cross alumnus who pledged $25 million for a new performing arts center is now suing the Worcester college in an attempt to recoup millions. As a former trustee seeks a refund of some $21 million in donations, the College of the Holy Cross is pushing back on allegations that it held up the construction of a new performing arts center and refused to provide proof of how it handled the donor’s funds.
Patriots could turn to enticing, but risky JuJu Smith-Schuster replacement
Last week, the New England Patriots released wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after signing him to a three-year, $25.5 million contract during the 2023 offseason. When asked about the decision to cut Smith-Schuster, Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo presented reporters with excellent reasons to support the decision. Nonetheless, the veteran wideout's departure makes the New England receiving corps even thinner than it already was.
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
MassLive is looking for Hispanic/Latino leaders to celebrate in Mass.
Do you know someone who is a Hispanic or Latino leader in Massachusetts? MassLive wants to hear from you. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and MassLive is looking for reader nominations for our ongoing Massachusetts leader series to highlight during that time. Hispanic Heritage Month...
Deadline Looms to Apply for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance
With thousands of people experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts and thousands more struggling to afford the housing they have, the realization that the colder fall and winter months are approaching must be terrifying for some. Inflation has helped drive up the cost of food, utilities and other essential items and can...
Missing 14-year-old Rhode Island teen may be headed to Massachusetts
Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. According to police, 14-year-old Colton Picard of Coventry, RI, was last seen Tuesday around 6:00 a.m. at his home in Coventry wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. He made a comment to a family member that...
Khrystian King Criticizes Healey’s Shelter Policy, Praises Advocacy
Vice Chairman Khrystian King among those who are part of a statement critical of Governor Healey’s Emergency Shelter Policy. King tells Talk of the Commonwealth that he credits Councilor’s Haxhiaj and Nguyen for their advocacy on this issue and it is an honor for him to join them. King said we are talking about three distinct populations when it comes to accessing stable housing. King says he has had the opportunity to speak with members of the administration on these matters. He also gives credit to the work being done by State Senator Kennedy. Hear all his comments here. King also talks about the recent violence at the Worcester Public Library.
AI Controlled Traffic Lights Installed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents have some pretty wild reputations, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which really only a very small percentage of us actually have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers. While New York might have the reputation of having the worst drivers in the...
Aurora borealis delights New Englanders
The Northern Lights from Sunday may still be visible Tuesday night. Here's what was captured by those who experienced the aurora borealis. Sunday night’s peaking Perseid meteor shower was followed by a colorful surprise for New Englanders. Northern Lights lit up the sky from New England, reaching down as...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 14 edition
[Editor’s note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual’s name after it has been posted for approximately one week.]. 12:27 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of South Street property. 3:00 a.m. Sergeant William Burchard made checks of school properties on Hayden...
Poetry & corn: Agricultural land with rich soil – and history – will be dedicated to Burrillville couple August 24
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Land Trust has purchased a 65-acre cornfield in Pascoag that once held a cabin belonging to a man dubbed, “the second best poet in America,” and state officials and conservation advocates will gather next week to celebrate the family that helped to make it happen.
‘It's very scary': Stabbing in Boston's Downtown Crossing prompts safety concerns
A spike in crime is causing concern about the safety of Boston's Downtown Crossing. The latest incident was a stabbing Wednesday morning. The man arrested in that attack faced a judge Thursday. City Councilor Ed Flynn is sounding the alarm and recommending that events that have already received permits in...
Before the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard was a knockdown shot
For most fans of the Boston Celtics, our knowledge of combo guard Payton Pritchard began when then-President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge picked the Oregon standout at No. 26 in the 2020 NBA draft. But the West Linn native did not become adept at his craft overnight. He was an...
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