SPRINGFIELD – One longterm teacher worries children will be left behind if voters eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement in November’s election. A second educator says children are already left behind because of the test.Both agree that even if voters back Question 2 on Nov. 5,...
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Farmland across the world is increasingly contaminated by heavy metals often found in fertilizers, but new University of Massachusetts research is pointing to a way to reduce the problem.When a farmer or gardener walks into a supply store and buys fertilizer, the nutrients contained in...
While Western Massachusetts has seen the end of its major fairs for the season, October is ushering in a number of fall festivals from apple to pumpkin, and all kinds of harvest celebrations inbetween.Among the many events before winter sets in is the seventh annual...
FOXBOROUGH — In the early days of training camp, Jerod Mayo hyped Brenden Schooler as “an All-Pro type of special teams player.”Six games into the season, Schooler has lived up to that lofty billing, and he’s been rewarded with a new contract accordingly. The standout...
SPRINGFIELD – After a year of rebuilding, officials with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra are hoping to keep the beat going with a new artistic advisor and a more diverse selection of concert themes.The symphony kicks off its 81st year Saturday and will offer nine concerts...
MassLive traveled virtually everywhere with the Red Sox in 2024, bringing you coverage from 22 different ballparks, including Fenway Park, during the regular season. With three veteran baseball writers on staff — Chris Cotillo, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith — we thought it would be...
On Tuesday, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said he didn’t think Charlie Coyle was up to speed yet, but predicted he’d find his game shortly.In Wednesday’s 5-3 win over the Avalanche, the veteran center proved his coach right. With 2:51 left in the second period and...
FOXBOROUGH - Opposing defenses haven’t feared any Patriots quarterback playing long ball for quite some time.Defensive coordinators haven’t felt the need to pay much attention to the deeper reaches of the field defending the Patriots. They’ve been able to handle business with one safety back...
Dear Abby: My out-of-state sister is facing major, life-threatening surgery. Even though she isn’t well, I asked to visit her a few days prior to a family reunion, and she agreed. While I was there, I noticed she was irritable and sharp-tongued, more so than...
