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Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Receives $800K Grant for Job Training
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is getting an $800,000 grant from the state’s Career Technical Initiative program. In all $13.4 million was awarded to 21 organizations to train jobseekers for careers in high-demand trades in construction and manufacturing. The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development was at Tri County for the statewide announcement. Tri County will use the grant to train 110 participants for jobs in HVAC, Culinary, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, and Welding.
Springfield Rescue Mission to hold Ride to End Homelessness
(Mass Appeal) – Get your motorcycle ready, because it’s time to get rolling for the Springfield Rescue Mission’s Ride to End Homelessness. The ride is from Auburn to Springfield and everyone can enjoy live music, food, drinks and raffles, but it’s all for an important mission for people in our community. From the Springfield Rescue Mission are its Executive Director & CEO, Kevin Ramsdell, and the Chief of Staff, Sabra Ramsdell, to share how you can participate in several ways.
Medway Police Association’s 6th Annual 5K Nighttime Glow Run on September 28
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – The Medway Police Association’s 6th Annual Medway Police Chase 5K is set for Saturday, September 28. It’s a nighttime glow run/walk as well as a Kids Fun Run Obstacle Course. It starts at 630pm at Medway High School. While it’s just for fun and fundraising, if you are a serious runner the race will be chip-monitored and timed by Empire Timing. Register by September 8th to get a free race T-shirt with a link you find on the Medway Police Facebook Page. The money benefits local organizations.
Former SDHS teacher pleads guilty to decades-old abuse of minor; Worcester school administration chastised for not reporting incident
A former Stephen Decatur High School band teacher pleaded guilty this week to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a sexual relationship he had with a student more than three decades ago, but not before the involved parties accused school administration of playing some part in the underage abuse. In Worcester...
Boston Red Sox Prospect Watch: Greenville no-hitter, Allan Castro, Niko Kavadas
We're officially at the all-star break, which means the Boston Red Sox Prospect Watch has next week off. However, there's plenty to talk about this week to tide us over. A trio of Greenville pitchers combined for a no-hitter, Kristian Campbell won't stop mashing, Roman Anthony won the first-ever Futures Skills Showcase, and Allan Castro was seeing beach balls.
Former Bruins Defender Reveals New Number
Matt Grzelcyk's time with the Boston Bruins ended earlier this month. The Massachusetts native signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the first day of free agency. Not only is Grzelcyk changing teams but also numbers. Due to Penguins forward Valtteri Puustinen already having No. 48, Grzelcyk will rock No. 24 for the Penguins. This is understandable choice by Grzelcyk, as it is half of 48. Grzelcyk, of course, would never have been able to wear No. 24 as a Bruin, as legend Terry O'Reilly has the number retired. Grzelcyk, 30, spent each of his first...
Police: Boston Man brandished axe while stealing juice and water
A Boston man is facing charges after allegedly brandishing an axe while stealing from a store in Charlestown, Wednesday. Alan Badgett, 33, was arrested after Boston police responded to Austin Street in Charlestown shortly after noon for a report of a threatening person with an axe. Police say Badgett allegedly took a juice bottle and multiple water bottles and told security he could take whatever he wanted before running away. Two officers arrived on Austin Street and were able to de-escalate the situation. Badgett was found with an axe on his person.
Former Boston Red Sox World Champion Closing in on History in Independent League
Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. isn't currently playing in the majors, but he is still playing, and he's closing in on some history with the Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League.
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...
Gov. Healey celebrates launch of the new Summer Child Nutrition Program in Westborough
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - Gov. Maura Healey was in Central Massachusetts Wednesday to celebrate the Summer Child Nutrition Program. Healey was joined by state and federal leaders at Fales Elementary School in Westborough. Earlier this year the state received federal approval for the program which will help feed about 600,000 students...
Massachusetts-Based Yankee Candle’s Devastating News
Massachusetts-based Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is snuffing out dozens of jobs in the Bay State. As we reported in January 2023, Newell Brands, Yankee Candle's parent company, announced it was restructuring. As part of that restructuring, Newall is eliminating nearly 100 positions. A state filing says Yankee Candle is closing...
Stop & Shop Announces Massachusetts Closing of 8 Locations
Stop & Shop has announced it will close 32 "underperforming" stores, according to supermarketnews.com, on or before November 2, 2024, including eight Massachusetts locations. The closings reflect a move to restructure the company. The closing list does not include the locations in Amesbury, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts. Here's a...
Senate working on bill to protect healthcare workers in light of Blupoint controversy
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Several nurses at the Pioneer Valley Health Rehabilitation Center in South Hadley are still without some of their pay. The Senate will be debating a healthcare bill on Thursday that could impact this situation, so we spoke with State Senator Jake Oliveira on Wednesday afternoon, who told us that the House has already passed their version of the bill a few weeks ago. Once the Senate passes their version, they are hopeful to come to a compromise before the July 31st deadline.
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...
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