The arrest of a Trinitarios gang member in Massachusetts earlier this week highlighted the fact that, despite a sweeping crackdown by federal prosecutors earlier this year, the organization is still a force in New England.Luis Jose Nivar Cabral is charged with a single count of...
1/11Holy Trinity Fall Festival 2025WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Parish held its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 14. The day included plenty of food, dancing and activities for festival-goers of all ages.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
RUSSELL — Elizabeth Hanechak, 18, of Russell has been awarded a $100,000 scholarship for her project, “Solving the Plastic Problem: Developing a Microbial System for the Bioremediation of Plastic Waste into Drinkable Water and Fertilizer Material.” The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is one of the nation’s...
SOUTHWICK — It’s been 14 months since the town began paying serious attention to the overuse of the North Pond Conservation Area and it’s only now, as the summer season draws to a close, that many of the recommendations to protect the property have been...
Dear Eric: Growing up, my parents always had a favorite child. They gave their time, attention and money to my brother. They later had our youngest sister, who they were both thrilled about. There are five of us kids.My mom has now passed away, and...
The number of candidates running for Mayor of Worcester has grown to three.Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh, the founder and CEO of Sarkodieh Real Estate, announced on Facebook Sunday that he would run both for mayor and city council.Born in Ghana and a resident of Worcester since 2000,...
Nestled in the heart of Saquatucket Harbor, Cape Cod Harbor Cruise has quickly become a summer favorite, offering residents and visitors alike a relaxed, yet engaging, way to enjoy the Cape’s coastal charm.Aboard their flagship vessel, The White Shark, passengers can sip cold cocktails, enjoy...
FOXBOROUGH - Mike Vrabel has been a little testier than usual in recent days.The constant Christian Gonzalez questions - will he or won’t he play? - appear to have grown to the annoyance stage for the Patriots coach. Beyond that, the defense, his calling card...
There’s still a little more than week to go before the end of the regular season, but here’s a look at my choices for some individual awards for the 2025 season.(Note: Most of which follows is simply my opinion. But I’ve been chosen to vote...
Looking to find your next New England day trip? Check out Block Island — a small island located off the southern coast of Rhode Island. While summer may be winding down, good weather is still holding up on the island, making for a day full...
