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Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Two ways of looking at DA Paul Walsh Jr.’s legacy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the 1990s and early 2000s, New Bedford was a different place. The grand old Irish-dominated political Machine was still muscular. It may have eventually lost the mayorship to Fred Kalisz, but it still controlled much of the City Council, most of the School Committee, the New Bedford Housing Authority and a bunch of minor boards and bureaucracies.
Healey signs gun law, says it 'will save lives'
BOSTON — Two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that she said posed "a grave danger to Americans as they go about their daily lives in public spaces," Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday signed an overhaul of state firearms laws that lawmakers said will keep Massachusetts at the forefront of gun safety laws. ...
Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Freetown-Lakeville welcomes new Director of Student Services
LAKEVILLE – As the Freetown-Lakeville school district’s new Director of Student Services, Kelly Steele plans to apply her philosophy of putting students first — day in and day out. Steele, who started in her new position on July 1, will be responsible for handling student-related services such...
4 men in alleged Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut retail theft ring arrested after robbery of 80-year-old
Four men were arrested for an Organized Retail Theft following an investigation by Hingham and Weymouth Police on Friday in a Hingham shopping center parking lot. According to Hingham Police, on July 19th, Hingham Detectives were contacted by Weymouth Police Detectives who had observed suspicious activity by the four men inside an SUV at a shopping center in Weymouth and followed the SUV into the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Detectives continued to observe the suspicious activity of the men as they walked in and out of the Apple Store.
Brockton man convicted in connection with ‘wide-ranging’ cocaine conspiracy
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The United States Attorney’s Office said that a Brockton man was convicted in connection with a cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. 40-year-old Robert Monteiro was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent...
DRAGONFLY WALK SAT AUG 3
Join the Wareham Land Trust and County Entomologist Blake Dinius at the Douglas S Westgate Conservation Area to go on a guided walk to learn about dragonflies! This program is FREE for WLT members, $5 for non-members (payment via cash or check at the event) and registration is required. To register, go to https://warehamlandtrust.org/events-calendar/.
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: Bucciero's two home runs leads Orleans to win
Daniel Bucciero (Fordham) only had two hits (five RBIs, two runs) but they both left the park for Orleans (12-21) as they beat Falmouth (13-19) 10-8 on Friday. Stetson's Landon Moran (one hit, two runs, one RBI, one walk) also had a home run, while Northwestern's Bennett Markinson collected two hits (three RBIs) at the plate. Miles Gosztola (Gonzaga) remained unbeaten (3-0) on the mound as he went 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowed one hit, one walk and struck out two. ...
Woods Hole Film Fest offers clever ‘Bachelor’ spoof, inspiring docs — Play It Again, Tim
“Having an existential crisis in the hot tub.”. The exchange comes from “Him,” director Rebecca Wahls’ smart, sharp satire of “The Bachelor” and similar TV reality dating shows. “Him” is one of 120 films – 47 feature-length and 73 shorts – set for the 33rd annual Woods Hole Film Festival, which officially opens on Saturday, July 27, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3.
Wednesday, July 31: More Hidden History
PLYMPTON, Mass. — In Central Mass., we meet a family of Model-T Ford aficionados, and in Boston’s North End we catch up with the stars of a YouTube series exploring neighborhood history. Those stories and more, plus, Ted Reinstein reflects on the decision by Major League Baseball to merge historic records, ensuring the history of Negro League players will be “hidden” no more.
Autism is just 'a part of me,' but an obstacle to finding a cancer diagnosis
This is Disability Pride Month, marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 21-year-old Jonathan Gardner is a person who has autism. He lives in East Bridgewater, and he's a cancer survivor. In 2021, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but he said getting a...
Car Crashes Into Oak Bluffs Home
A person was taken into police custody early Friday morning after a car ran into a home on Samoset avenue in Oak Bluffs. Firefighters responded to the corner of Kennebec avenue and Samoset avenue at 12:44 a.m. for a report of a Dodge Charger hitting a house, Oak Bluffs deputy fire Chief Stephen Foster said. There was no one in the home at the time.
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