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These 3 MA Lakes Have Been Deemed Safe For Swimmers
There is plenty of summer left in our tri-state region as we recently experienced a round of Florida-like weather here in our backyard. Now we can actually breathe a little better as the humidity has tapered off (for now) but there are people who thrive on cooling off during these warm weather months.
UMass Memorial doctor honored after performing CPR on ailing umpire at youth game in Oxford
OXFORD ― A local doctor sprang into action and saved the life of a baseball umpire during a Little League game last week. Philip Davis, a league official, was at the game July 11 in Oxford when umpire Korey Pontbriand was hit by a pitch and later collapsed. Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, who was...
'It was just fate': Surgeon mom saves umpire's life at son's baseball game
One mom's attendance at her son's Little League game turned into a lifesaving measure. Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, a surgical oncologist at UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, Massachusetts, was watching her son play in a local baseball tournament on July 11, when she saw the home plate umpire get hit in the throat by a wild pitch.
'STEM was always my passion.' Pats player inspires students at Milford's Waters Corp.
MILFORD — Exposure breeds expansion. That's what Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones told a group of students Tuesday at Waters Corp. Jones stopped by the laboratory equipment provider's Maple Street corporate headquarters to meet with students attending the Waters Student Academy. While there, he spoke about the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and...
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: Pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users to rent swimming...
Swimming allowed: Crompton Park pool opens after glass cleanup
WORCESTER — The city pool at Crompton Park reopened at noon Friday, after a multiday cleanup of glass found in the water Monday morning. Crews worked to drain the pool, remove the glass, refill, and balance the chemicals. It was previously reported that the pool would need to be closed until Saturday. ...
MMA announces new name, location, dates for conference
Big changes are in store for the MMA’s conference in January, as the event moves to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and expands into a third afternoon. To coincide with these changes, the event — which has been known for 45 years as the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show — also has a new name: Connect 351.
A Central Showcase: Northeast 7v7 football regional comes to Central Mass.
FITCHBURG — Milton football coach Steve Dembowski has run the Northeast 7v7 football tournament, located mostly in Eastern Massachusetts, for the past 20 years. This year, however, Dembowski brought the tournament west of Route 495 to St. Bernard’s in Fitchburg, and with the help of Bernardians coach Tom Bingham, the creation of the Central Regional has allowed more Central Mass. teams to take part in the midsummer, one-hand-touch passing tournament and prepare for the upcoming season. ...
FAN VOTE: SouthCoast High School Female Athlete of the 2023-24 School Year
Looking back on the 2023-24 school year, there were some memorable performances for high school sports on the SouthCoast for female athletes. We’re working on a project that you, our readers, can help with. ...
Worcester County rower Aisyah Rafaee to compete in Paris Olympics
WORCESTER, Mass. — Rowing through Worcester County and Greater Boston, Holden resident Aisyah Rafaee has spent the last few years training for the Paris Olympics. Holden resident Aisyah Rafaee will be competing in the Womens' Single Scull for Singapore in the Paris Olympics this summer. Born and raised in...
Millis boys soccer won't field varsity team, as new coaches take over it and girls team
The soccer landscape at Millis shifted dramatically Thursday. New coaches will take over both the boys and girls programs, Millis athletic director Derek Phinney announced. Reg Wilcox is the new boys head coach after previously serving as a varsity assistant for the past six years under previous coach Jason O'Brien left the program in...
Check out the complete listing of T&G Hometeam spring high school sports all-stars
The Telegram and Gazette was proud to honor many high school athletes for their accomplishments this season in spring sports. Here is a complete list of all the Hometeam All-Star teams that were announced this season. The Telegram & Gazette also honored Uxbridge's Kellen LaChapelle and West Boylston's Madison Pitro as the Hometeam Athletes of the Year at the Hometeam Central Mass. Sports Awards in June. West Boylston football coach Mike Ross and Sutton girls' soccer coach...
'We want to keep going': Jesse Burkett LL Major softball ready to make run at New England Regional
WORCESTER — It's been business as usual for the talent-laden, fearlessly focused Jesse Burkett Little League softball all-stars this summer. And that can mean only one thing — another trip to the regionals in Bristol, Connecticut. Burkett, which sealed the state championship with a 4-0 triumph over Canton earlier this month, plays Champlain...
Check out Friday's local summer sports schedule
Ronnie's at Lunenburg, 6 p.m. (Marshall) Shrewsbury at Blackstone Valley, 7 p.m. (Renaud) North County at Leominster, 5:30 p.m. (McLaughlin) Hudson at Milford, 7 p.m. (Fino) Eastern Mass. vs. Vermont, 1 p.m. Connecticut vs. PNJ All-Stars, 4 p.m. Little League. Major League. State sectionals. Athol at Holden, 5:30 p.m. Softball.
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school girls' lacrosse Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for girls' lacrosse. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
'People want to come and play for the Worcester Bravehearts': Plenty of future stars find success with local team
WORCESTER —– The Worcester Bravehearts have been perennial playoff participants since they made their diamond debut in 2014. The Futures League summer baseball entry qualified for postseason play in nine of its first 10 seasons and is once again in contention for a playoff berth this summer. Chalk it up to a roster...
WooSox’ Eddy Alvarez owns extremely rare place in Olympic history
WORCESTER -- Eddy Alvarez has been trapped in a love triangle for most of his life, torn between his passion for two completely different sports: speed skating and baseball. He earned Olympic medals in both of them. The WooSox infielder/outfielder owns an extremely rare place in Olympic history. After winning...
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