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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...
Patriots Average One Hit Every 3 Innings in Shutout Loss to SeaDogs
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs 3-0 on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game four of a six-game series, managing only three hits. The hits were few and far between; Spencer Jones had the only extra-base hit, a double in the eighth inning; the Patriots were also issued four walks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Patriots were shut out for the sixth time this season and first time since 7/11 @ERI. RHP Bailey Dees (6 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K) took the loss in his 20th outing (19th start) of the season. RHP Jesus Liranzo (2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K) threw two shutout frames with 2 K. Liranzo has not allowed a run over his last six outings since 6/26 @RIC, spanning 9 IP in which he has 12 K. Liranzo has only allowed a run in two of his 14 appearances this season. SS Alexander Vargas (1-for-3) extended his hit streak to five games, over which he is 7-for-18 (.388) with 1 HR, 8 RBI, and 2 R. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mill City improves to 5-0: Eagles blow out Randolph, play in Lowell on Saturday
The Mill City Eagles football team continued its terrific start to the season with a 40-16 victory over the Randolph Oilers. The win improved the Eagles to 5-0 on the season in the East Coast Football League. Mill City will be back in action on Saturday on its home field,...
Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay Welcome MVP Realty Brokered by Steven Nadeau
Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay are proud to announce the merger with MVP Realty, brokered by Steven Nadeau. This strategic partnership is set to enhance the real estate experience for clients, leveraging the global reach and renowned brand of Engel & Völkers to bring more visibility and traffic to listings, and provide unparalleled support in marketing, transaction coordination, technology, tools, and coaching.
Enter to Win Tickets to See New Kids on the Block in Mansfield
New Kids on the Block are coming to Mansfield with some of their friends and we have your shot to win tickets. NKOTB will be performing on Saturday, August 10 at the Xfinity Center with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Tickets are still available from LiveNation.com, but you can enter to win a pair below.
RI's Emily Kallfelz will be competing in the Olympics. How to watch
Rowing may very well be in Emily Kallfelz's blood. Both her parents competed while attending Cornell, now the Princeton grad is on her way to representing her family in the sport on the world on the world-class level. Kallfelz, from Jamestown, is one of several Rhode Islanders competing in the 2024 Olympics...
Box Seats announces closure following truck crash
Following an accident in which a truck crashed into the building, Box Seats Restaurant & Bar in North Attleborough has announced that it is closed until further notice. According to the announcement, which was posted to the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, the closure happened on July 24 due to a delivery truck damaging the exhaust system on the back side of the restaurant.
North Attleborough Fire Log, July 14-20
For July 14-20, the North Attleborough Fire Department responded to a total of 143 incidents. Calls for service included:. 99 emergency medical services calls (41 requiring Advance Life Support from paramedics) 9 motor vehicle accidents. 8 service/public assistance. 4 good intent. 15 false alarms. The remainder of the calls are...
V3 Weekend: Sammy Hagar, Boston Comedy Blowout, ‘They Live’
Editor’s Note: Welcome to V3 Weekend, Vanyaland‘s guide to help you sort out your weekend entertainment with curated selections and recommendations across our three pillars of Music, Comedy, and Film/TV. It’s what you should know about, where you need to be, and where you’ll be going, with us riding shotgun along the way.
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
New Bedford Day in Fort Myers, Florida Faces Big Changes
For 20 years, New Bedford snowbirds who winter in sunny Florida and those who've moved there permanently have gathered in Fort Myers to celebrate their hometown. New Bedford Day was founded in 2004 by former New Bedford Mayor Brian J. Lawler and his wife Johan. The Lawlers, recognizing the benefits of bringing hundreds of former New Bedfordites together to reminisce and renew old acquaintances, designated the second Tuesday in March as New Bedford Day.
Eastham woman scratches million-dollar lottery winner
Twelve proved a lucky number for Eastham resident Barbara Fay: Because her son was born in December, the 12th month of the year, she chose a lottery scratch ticket from the number 12 dispenser at Cumberland Farms. Fay won $1 million on the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Emeralds 50X” instant ticket game and claimed...
Taste of Rhode Island Hosts Summer Series Event
Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Toll Booths Scan for This
If you drive a lot like I do, you see things. These things are not necessarily good or filled with common sense. The Massachusetts Turnpike debuted the overhead electronic tolls in 2016, says Masslive.com. The I-95 Hampton tolls have been an ORT (Open Road Toll) since 2010, according to NH.gov.
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
URI’s O’Donovan Finishes 12th at Ouimet Memorial
University of Rhode Island star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 12th at the Ouimet Memorial Tournament on Friday at Woodland Golf Club. The rising junior carded rounds of 72, 68 and 73 to finish at two-under for the tournament and tie with two other players. The tournament...
Dartmouth Athletics upgrades sailing boathouse
Dartmouth’s sailing boathouse on Mascoma Lake, the varsity women’s and open sailing teams’ primary facility, is under construction. The project, which will replace the preexisting 70-year-old Allen Boathouse, began this summer and is set to finish in September or October, according to athletics director Mike Harrity. The...
Q&A with varsity golf player Sophie Thai ’26
Varsity golf player Sophie Thai ’26 will compete in the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship — an elite national tournament— in Tulsa, Okla., in August. Thai, who has been playing in golf tournaments since she was nine years old, was recruited to Dartmouth from Los Altos High School. After two years on the Dartmouth team, she earned the Championship seat at a qualifying competition in Newton, Mass., on July 16. The Dartmouth sat down with Thai to discuss her recent qualification, playing golf at Dartmouth and how she’s gearing up for the competition.
Reporter Discusses ‘Odds’ of Celtics Reunion With 1st-Round Center
The Boston Celtics have brought back players who’d played for them before. One they could certainly use is former starting center Robert Williams III. However, MassLive’s Brian Robb wrote that a reunion between the two sides wasn’t likely. At least not in the near future. Robb wrote...
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