Final Top 10 Massachusetts high school softball rankings (6/15/2025)

The high school softball season has come to an end in Massachusetts. Remaining at the top spot to end the season is the undefeated top-ranked Taunton after they defeated Wachusett Regional, 10-4, for the MIAA's Division 1 state championship. Besides …

A Colonel Nicholson moment for Massachusetts

By Peter Lemiska January 22, 2010 Most of us over the age of 50 remember the epic World War II film, "The Bridge on the River Kwai." It told a powerful story of the courage and determination of a group of British prisoners of war in Burma, forced …

'Because of them, we are here.' Pittsfield celebrates Juneteenth and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment on Sunday

PITTSFIELD — As Jerome Edgerton Jr. led the NAACP’s Juneteenth Freedom Walk from City Hall to Durant Park on Sunday, the mood was more than just celebratory. "It felt like marching into battle,” said Edgerton, whose drumming energized and announced …

The Festival of the St. Athanasius the Great Community in Arlington, Massachusetts

BOSTON. Metropolitan Methodios of Boston visited the Greek Festival of the Saint Athanasius parish in Arlington, Massachusetts, on Saturday, June 7. The four-day festival ran from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. He was welcomed by parish …

Several beaches are closed in Massachusetts on Sunday, June 15

Massachusetts state officials closed several beaches to the public on Sunday, June 15. There were 16 beaches closed in total, many due to an excess of bacteria levels. One of the closures is the main beach at Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, which …

Massachusetts father using song as touching tribute to daughter and to raise mental health awareness

A song is serving as a touching tribute from a Massachusetts father to his daughter after her suicide a decade ago and on Father’s Day he wants those struggling with mental health to know they’re not alone. Marcel Roston lost his daughter, Chloe, to …

Massachusetts OL Amahn Williams Commits to UCF Knights

Amahn Williams, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive lineman from Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, committed to UCF after a positive official visit. He informed head coach Scott Frost of his decision, expressing excitement about joining the team and feeling a …

Lehigh Valley frisbee tournament: Massachusetts team wins boys event

The Arlington High School boys ultimate frisbee team broke through in a bruising second half on Saturday, taking home the 2025 High School National Invite crown in Allentown after a 15-9 win over Edina High School. The Arlington Pumahs of Massachusetts, …

Massachusetts GOP chair weighs in on Trump administration's immigration actions

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP provided a local perspective on immigration activity under the Trump administration, as well as local issues impacting state Republicans.  Mass. Republican response to ICE actions Carnevale was asked if the …

Cats from Massachusetts shelter looking for forever homes