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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...
White Supremacist Group Sentenced in Racially-Motivated Plot to Attack U.S. Power Grid
WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, three men were sentenced for their involvement in a racially-motivated conspiracy to attack an energy facility in the United States. The sentences come after the…
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.
Cost of living in RI, Biden's ballots, golf courses worth the drive: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of July 21, supported by your subscriptions. • It doesn't get more Rhode Island than a tour of a lighthouse, except maybe if you brought along a Del's. While some of the state's lighthouses have been accessible for years, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse –...
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.
Beautiful weather makes for big Aquapalooza turnout
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WJAR) — It may not be an officially-sanctioned event, but Aquapalooza, in Portsmouth waters just off Prudence Island, once again attracted huge crowds this year. And once again, because of the large crowds, it’s an event that officials keep an eye on. Portsmouth Police Saturday sharing...
RIDOH Confirms West Nile In Pawtucket Sample
The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed West Nile Virus has been found in a mosquito sample in Pawtucket. There were nearly 30 traps set statewide and 190 samples collected. To help protect against mosquito bites make sure to eliminate any standing water in your yard, clean bird baths...
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...
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
Taunton residents sound alarm over rents at manufactured home park. The allegations
TAUNTON — Residents of Leisurewoods in Taunton say the manufactured home community is plagued by rent disparities and aging infrastructure — and they are calling on the city and state to do something about it. On June 13, about 50 residents of the 55-and-older manufactured home community attended a forum in the clubhouse hosted by their homeowners association to vent these frustrations. ...
Dartmouth hosts inaugural Summer Scholars pre-college program
On July 28, the College will begin the third and final session of Summer Scholars, an inaugural pre-college program aimed at providing high school students with the opportunity to experience Dartmouth academics. Launched on June 30 and running until Aug. 9, the program will bring 165 high school students to...
ICYMI: A whale capsizes a boat, a Duchess visits Rhode Island and the Paris Olympics begin
This week – A breaching whale crashes onto a boat near the New Hampshire coast, the Duchess of York tours a Newport art exhibit and -- in case you missed it -- the 2024 Olympics kick off with opening ceremonies in Paris. Westerly man pays for stranger's haircut during...
Beautiful weekend, rain returns next week for Southern New England
Southern New England is in for a treat with a picture-perfect late July weekend. Saturday will feature low humidity and ample sunshine with highs in the mid-80s. Great weather to head to the Cape and Islands this weekend, or to the Newport Folk Festival!. Humidity will start to climb on...
Most monuments in the U.S. are of white men, Boston just got a grant to change that
As a filmmaker, Roberto Mighty is particularly interested in cemeteries and the dead. That’s part of why he hosts “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” a PBS show highlighting historical gems hidden in some of the world’s most famous cemeteries. While filming an episode at the Granary Burying...
‘Younger, more diverse, more welcoming’: Suffolk Downs opens first phase
Five years after Suffolk Downs hosted its final live horse race, the property is unrecognizable. The former racetrack, on the line between Boston and Revere, is bustling not with jockeys and spectators but with construction workers and trucks. Rising above them and the temporary wire fences dividing portions of the...
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...
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