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Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — The clouds weren’t alone in making it rain on the commencement ceremony at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth last week. On stage, billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale surprised the graduating class of more than 1,000 by pointing to a nearby truck holding envelopes stuffed with cash. Huddling under ponchos and umbrellas at the soggy ceremony, the graduates yelled and cheered, their mouths agape, as Hale announced he was showering money upon them. Security guards then lugged the cash-filled duffel bags onto the stage. Hale told the students each would get $1,000. But there was a condition: They were to keep $500 and give the rest away. Hale said the greatest joy he and his wife Karen had experienced in their lives had come from the act of giving.
Somerset Berkley softball downs Durfee on Senior Night: Top performers (May 20-25)
FALL RIVER — The visiting Somerset Berkley softball team played the role of spoilers on Senior Day. The Raiders received a great performance from Victoria Dematteo in the circle as SBR came away with a 7-1 victory over Durfee at Steven Winarski varsity softball field on the campus of B.M.C. Durfee High School. Dematteo...
Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Seeks After-Prom Donations
The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School Class of 2024 is gearing up for its after-prom party, but to make it a success, the school desperately needs help. The party is set for Thursday, May 23, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. The after-prom committee is seeking donations of food...
North Kingstown launches new school bond attempt. Why opposition is already forming
NORTH KINGSTOWN – If at first you don’t succeed, try again – or so the saying goes. The Town Council seems to have taken this to heart with its recent approval of a proposal to borrow $137.2 million to build a new middle school less than a year after failing to convince voters to pass a similar bond.
SK, EP lead the Providence Journal Student of the Week poll. Cast your vote
Students from South Kingstown and East Providence dominate the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week and that continues to be the case this week. Below you will find the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week initiative and it's time for you to pick the best of the best.
High School Roundup: Highlights from Friday's action
Luis Garcia allowed 2 runs while scattering 3 hits and he and teammate Brailin Dominguez each had a hit and an RBI as they led the Cavaliers to a narrow victory over the Northmen. Nathan Dec singled in both runs for North Smithfield, which falls below .500 at 8-9. Juanita Sanchez improves to 10-7.
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