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Old Colony superintendent to be inducted into Massachusetts chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame
The superintendent of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is heading to the hall of fame. Aaron Polansky, superintendent-director of Old Colony in Rochester, was announced Tuesday, Aug. 20 as one of seven to be inducted next year into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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.”
T.H. Chan School of Medicine Class of 2028 represents ‘the next generation of doctors’
The T.H. Chan School of Medicine welcomed its largest class of medical students on Monday, Aug. 19, including three students from Canada and the first cohort of students accepted into the LEAD@Lahey track. Chancellor Michael F. Collins opened the orientation and welcomed students to UMass Chan. “I used to study...
'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. ...
Between state rep salary and pay at law firm, Decker’s take-home is highest in delegation
Between state rep salary and pay at law firm, Decker’s take-home is highest in delegation. Salaries for Massachusetts legislators are already under scrutiny after a Boston Globe report this month revealed the vast majority earn bonus “leadership pay” in addition to their base salary and travel stipends.
Coventry Police provide updates about weekend kidnapping
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — Coventry police said Steven Henning, 53, created a weekend of chaotic crime across three communities in Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Smithfield and Coventry. Police said this was not Henning’s first time running into trouble. According to court records that date back to 1990, dozens...
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,...
Erica Marcus: Electrical Engineering Technology, ‘18
Congratulations to NEIT alumna Erica Marcus, who was promoted to Director of Automation at Spectra Automation Inc. in 2022. Based in Hopedale, MA, and founded in 2005, Spectra Automation is an industrial engineering and consulting firm specializing in project execution and automation systems. Erica says, “The hands-on experience you get...
Amanda Bennett From Veterans INC Talks About Their Next Big Even And How You Can Help
Amanda Bennett from Veterans INC talks to Mike Hsu about the Gala Military Ball An Evening In Tribute To Our Veterans on October 19. It’s a black tie affair with music and dinner. If you can’t attend there is still a way to support Veterans INC and a veteran in your life. Amanda explains in the interview. go to www.veteransinc.org for more info.
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