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Red Sox release 2025 schedule, with Opening Day set for March 27 on the road
The 2024 Red Sox haven’t even started the unofficial second half of their season yet, but it’s not too early to look ahead to 2025. Major League Baseball released next season’s regular season schedule Thursday, mapping out the 162-game journey each team (including the Red Sox) will embark on. The Red Sox open the season on the road in Texas against the Rangers on Thursday, March 27, then after four games there and three more in Baltimore, will head to Boston for their home opener against the Cardinals on Friday, April 4. It’s the first time Boston has ever hosted St. Louis for its home opener.
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
The 16 members of the Daily News Girls Tennis All-Star team for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put up otherworldly numbers this spring while...
Alleged Porch Pirate Caught in Milford
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – An alleged porch pirate has been caught in Milford. Tuesday afternoon a neighbor called 911 to report a man stealing a package from a porch before leaving in a red car with a Rhode Island registration. Police spotted the car and after a short chase stopped the guy on Quinshipaug Rd. Wilber Arias of Pawtucket is charged with larceny, receiving stolen property and a whole host of traffic violations including fake plates and no registration. They have not yet said if they had found other missing packages on him at the time.
Milford Woman Held Without Bail for Near-Fatal Stabbing Incident
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – A Milford woman is being held without bail for Monday morning’s stabbing incident on Purchase Street. Milford Police say Sandy Villeda Martinez is charged with assault to murder, mayhem, obstruction of justice and more for the incident in what investigators are calling a near-fatal assault. A Police spokesman tells the Daily News it’s being considered a domestic incident. Martinez has a court hearing Friday to determine if she is a danger to the public. The victim reportedly remains in serious but stable condition.
$58B Mass. budget deal includes free community college, online Lottery sales and more
Eighteen days into the start of the new fiscal year, Massachusetts lawmakers have unveiled a $58 billion compromise budget that would authorize free community college for every state resident; make online Lottery sales legal, and set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for the MBTA. Lawmakers in the...
Massachusetts firefighters to help battle Montana fires
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Department of Fish and Game said that 20 wildland firefighters will be sent to Helena, Montana to help battle a “large and uncontained” fire. The crew will be used as a “Type2 Initial Attack...
First Case of New Deadly Illness Confirmed in This Massachusetts Town
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
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. ...
New truck regulations could help keep cyclists alive. One organization says they go too far.
“Regulations will save lives. Flat out. They're needed. They will keep people alive.”. After two cyclists in Cambridge were killed in crashes with vehicles last month, officials and advocates say new state regulations requiring additional safety features for state-funded trucks are key to preventing further deaths. “These regulations will save...
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