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Matthew Judon Changes Tone About Contract Extension After Patriots Trade
After not finding any common ground between the two sides, the New England Patriots moved on from veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon, trading him to the Atlanta Falcons last week for a third-round pick. Before training camp began last month, there was some hope that a deal could get done...
Joe’s Albums to host listening party for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds' new release, 'Wild God'
In the intense, interchangeable guise of philosopher, poet, preacher, sociopath, Aussie doom-and-gloom crooner Nick Cave is still a commanding presence in the studio and live. With a dark obsession with murderers, madmen, mendicants, tragic women and mummified cats, Cave has racked up a roster of uncompromising murder ballads and morality plays, including "From Her to Eternity," “Tupelo,” “Red Right Hand,” “The Mercy Seat,” “Jack the Ripper,” “Push the Sky Away” and “Stagger Lee.”
'It is with mixed emotions that I am stepping down': Maureen Magarity resigns as Holy Cross women's basketball coach
WORCESTER — Maureen Magarity, who guided the Holy Cross women’s basketball team to back-to-back Patriot League Tournament championships and consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances the last two seasons, is stepping down from her position, for family reasons, effective immediately. Assistant coach Candice Green will serve as the Crusaders’ interim coach during the 2024-25 season. ...
State Auditor Exposes Unlawful Practices at Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
The integrity of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has come under scrutiny following a distressing report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, uncovering a pattern of unlawful practices within the public authority responsible for some of Boston's most notable venues. According to the audit furnished by DiZoglio's office, which delved into records from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022, there has been a blatant disregard for public records law and established procedures concerning state procurement and contracting.
Worcester pizza shop owners describe recent robberies, express concern for drivers
WORCESTER ― The owners of the three pizzerias whose delivery drivers were held up at gunpoint this month have stressed that workers use common sense, be aware of their surroundings, drive away if things don’t seem right and that their lives are worth more than a few pizzas and some cash. Al Mansoor,...
School Committee Re-assesses Gifted and Talented Student Policy
At its July 30 meeting, the Grafton School Committee approved a first reading of a measure that could eliminate a written policy for a gifted and talented student program. The policy will get a second reading at the next school committee reading. During the public comment portion of the meeting...
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