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UMass football’s offense struggles in season-opening loss to Eastern Michigan
AMHERST – The offense could not get going for the UMass football team in a season-opening 28-14 loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. UMass has now lost to the Eagles in four straight seasons. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
70-year-old killed in Hadley motorcycle crash remembered as ‘humble man’
A 70-year-old man from Western Massachusetts who died in a motorcycle crash last Saturday is being remembered for his tight-knit ties to his community. “James Henry Lis will be remembered as a humble man who loved his passions and his family dearly,” his obituary reads. “His memory will forever be cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know him."
College to continue Williams-Mystic Program after considering its closure
The College is renewing its contract with the Mystic Seaport Museum to continue the Williams-Mystic Program — a semester-long study away program in maritime studies — for three more years, President Maud S. Mandel and Executive Director of Williams-Mystic Tom Van Winkle announced in an all-campus email on Friday.
Cross Country Begins Season at Ken O’Brien Minuteman Invite
AMHERST, Mass. – The Boston University cross country teams opened their season at the Ken O'Brien Minuteman Invite at UMass on Saturday. The men's squad finished third with 75 points and the women's squad finished fourth with 83 points. The Terriers went up against athletes from UMass, Northeastern and Central Connecticut to begin the 2024 slate. In the men's 6K, all five of BU's freshmen made their collegiate debut. Daniel Hruska led the Terriers with a time of 18:34.46 to come in fifth overall. James American Horse finished 10th in a time of 19:02.13 and was followed by Isaac Mahler...
How to Watch UMass vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024
At Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, the UMass Minutemen meet the Eastern Michigan Eagles. You'll want to head to ESPN+ for the upcoming matchup between the Minutemen and Eagles. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the UMass Minutemen and the Eastern Michigan...
What happened when Greenfield’s mayor was offered psychedelics at a fair
The mayor of Greenfield told the city’s licensing commission last week that a vendor at a Fourth of July event at the fairgrounds offered her psychedelic drugs. Mayor Virginia “Ginny” Desorgher’s office confirmed with MassLive that a vendor at the Franklin County Fairgrounds promised her “a very good trip” as they were openly offering psychedelic mushroom gummies, as first reported in the Greenfield Recorder.
Aug. 29, 2024: Un-sounds unseen
"Nothing," by Nicholas Day, is an illustrated children's book about John Cage's composition, '4'3".'. Today, we’re exploring the subliminal stuff that’s there even when you think it’s not. Take John Cage’s ‘4’33”,’ a work that is seemingly nothing, but contains a whole lot more. 72 years after...
Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday. Hosted by Berkshire Harm Reduction and the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative, around 50 community members marched from Allen Street to Park Square holding signs with phrases such as "Smash the stigma," and "Cool kids carry naloxone."
Erving awaiting word on I.P. Mill demotion money
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Erving officials are awaiting word from MassDevelopment on a plan for partial demolition of the International Paper Mill. Town Administrator Bryan Smith says MassDevelopment had some questions about the plan before the grant money is released. Scott Bastarache of the Selectboard explained that...
Holy Cross drops heartbreaker in season opener at Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. — Senior running back Jordan Fuller had a go-ahead touchdown with 1:47 to go in the fourth quarter, but the Holy Cross football team dropped a heartbreaker to the University of Rhode Island, 20-17, on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Meade Stadium. The Rams (1-0) marched down the...
See all homes sold in Worcester County, Aug. 25 to Aug. 31
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. There were 181 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,464-square-foot home on Wilson Road in Northborough that sold for $485,000. Auburn.
Pen Pal Program Connects Students to Seniors
In an effort to bridge generations and foster meaningful connections in the community, Suffield Youth Services and the Suffield Senior Center are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Student to Senior Pen Pal Program. This initiative pairs Suffield students with senior citizens residing in town, creating an enriching exchange of experiences, ideas and friendship.
Local Swimmer Competes at Olympic Trials
Every four years since 1896, when the first modern Olympic games took place, many young athletes have been eager to compete. Thousands–perhaps tens of thousands–have trained vigorously and over a significant amount of time, hoping for the opportunity to match their skills with those of others from around the world. Each of these young people has committed time and energy and often costs for coaching, knowing that an individual’s chances of getting to the Olympics are few and far between, and that even if an athlete is chosen to attend the event, the chances of winning a medal are again fairly remote.
'This one hurts, it stings, and it should': Holy Cross football falls in heartbreaker, in Dan Curran's Crusader coaching debut
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Holy Cross football team’s emotions went from exultation to dejection in just over a minute late in Saturday’s game at the University of Rhode Island. Senior running back Jordan Fuller scored to give the Crusaders their first lead with 1:47 to play, but the Rams, and sophomore quarterback Devin Farrell responded. ...
Woman dead after motorcycle crash in Windsor
WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A woman is dead following a motorcycle crash in Windsor Saturday afternoon. State police say that the motorcycle, operated by 33-year-old Randy Carrero, was traveling on the I-91 south exit 35A off ramp when he veered into the left shoulder and collided with a guardrail. Carrero...
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