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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...
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.
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.
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