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Pedal power: Pan-Mass Challenge makes first Worcester start
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (142+ words) WORCESTER — Thousands of bicyclists converged on the campus of The College of the Holy Cross for the first Worcester start of the annual Pan-Mass Challenge bike-a-thon. Before dawn on Saturday, Aug. 1... Pedal power: Pan-Mass Challenge makes first Worcester start WORCESTER…...
5 unique New Bedford places you should add to your summer bucket list
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (598+ words) NEW BEDFORD – Looking for a summer adventure beyond the usual tourist stops? The Whaling City is filled with hidden gems, historic landmarks, waterfront views and unexpected places that deserve a spot on your bucket list. Visitors know New Bedford for…...
Cambridge needs a Heat Action Plan – and we need to act quickly
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (223+ words) Opinion | Cheney Payne, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Cambridge July is coming to an end, Cambridge has hit temperatures above 30C for the second time this summer and we’ve had a red heat health alert. All levels of government in Cambridge…...
Springfield police, firefighters to face off in Battle of the Badges softball game - AOL
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (393+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police officers and firefighters will once again square off on the softball field next month as they compete for the Mayor’s Cup during the annual Battle of the Badges. Two weeks left to enter Massachusetts low…...
Downtown Springfield has a busy week with 3 venues opening at once
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (116+ words) This week in 417 foodie news, downtown Springfield is buzzing with energy as a restaurant and two event venues open their doors. Downtown Springfield has a busy week with 3 venues opening at once This week in 417 foodie news, downtown Springfield is…...
Governor Healey urged to push for ban of Native American sport mascots in Massachusetts schools
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (620+ words) A state committee is urging Governor Maura Healey to take executive action to ban Native American sport mascots in Massachusetts public schools, according to a letter sent earlier this month. The Steering Committee of the Massachusetts Mascot Coalition wrote to…...
Deadline approaching to enter Massachusetts low-number license plate lottery
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (152+ words) If you've ever wanted a Massachusetts low letter and number license plate, time is running out to enter the state's annual lottery. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Low Number Plate Lottery through…...
Springfield police, firefighters to face off in Battle of the Badges softball game
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (388+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police officers and firefighters will once again square off on the softball field next month as they compete for the Mayor's Cup during the annual Battle of the Badges. Two weeks left to enter Massachusetts low…...
DHS sends call-in letters to Haitian immigrants in Springfield
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (353+ words) SPRINGFIELD — With Temporary Protected Status (TPS) now expired, News Center 7 has learned what the Department of Homeland Security is doing next. Letters have been sent out to some Haitian immigrants in Springfield asking them to show up at some DHS…...
Cambridge/Salem won't field varsity football team in 2026, schools announce
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (321+ words) Cambridge and Salem superintendents release joint statement announcing team was unable 'safely field' a varsity team for fall 2026, but hopes to build for future One of the top small-school programs not just in Section 2, but in all of New York…...