‘What’s not to love?: American Flatbread brings candlepin bowling home to Worcester
“If you walked out of a room full of people you respect, and they began talking about you, what would you want them to say?” I asked my husband on a recent hike. “That I’m kind,” said my husband. “You?”. “That I’m a good mom,” I...
In prison, I embraced the SEL skills I should have learned in grade school
The classroom on this particular Friday night was quiet, the only exception being my quavering voice as I divulged my darkest secrets. I opened up about the downward spiral that had become my life: dropping out of college, getting fired from multiple jobs, and committing increasingly destructive acts that would lead...
Assumption student tied to ‘To Catch a Predator’ plot agrees to drop charge
A Worcester District Court judge will drop the last charge against Kelsy Brainard, one of the five Assumption University students accused of carrying out a TikTok-inspired plot, if she does not commit a crime in the next year, the Boston Globe reported. After a judge previously dropped the conspiracy and...
The Rising Cost of Ignoring Juvenile Justice Reform | Opinion
When encounters between police and youth go wrong, we all pay the price.
Leave young animals alone if you find them, MassWildLife advises
As the weather is getting warmer, more young wildlife are coming out to play, but what do you do if you come across one?
Maryland ranks No. 2 for most fatal urban car crashes, study
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s bustling urban streets are becoming increasingly dangerous, turning everyday commutes into growing safety concerns for drivers. According to the latest LendingTree study, 93% of fatal crashes were in urban areas of Maryland while 6% were in rural areas, the 2nd largest difference in the...
Just One SouthCoast Town Makes the Latest Massachusetts Safety List
Safety plays a huge part in someone's quality of life. Feeling safe at work, school and home can make a major difference in what someone can accomplish in life, so living in a safe community is pretty important. That's why SafeWise created its website providing people with safety and security...
Previously-Dormant Cicadas Predicted To Make Plenty Of Noise On Cape Cod
HYANNIS – Barnstable County officials say parts of Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts will experience a once-in-a-generation event this summer with the emergence of Brood XIV (14) periodical cicadas. Scientists group these insects as “broods” and use Roman numerals to track them. They are different from the...
After 41 years, Mass. man to leave prison for crime he committed when he...
In six months, a Massachusetts man will leave prison after 41 years for a crime he committed when he was a teenager. On Nov. 2, 1982, in Jamaica Plain, Milton Walker, 19, shot and killed Thomas O’Donnell. A married couple that lived near the scene of the shooting saw...
Massachusetts’s Most Dangerous Road Deemed Worst In America
Hazards such as potholes and confusing signs can lead to accidents, while outdated infrastructure may include faded road markings or missing guardrails. Additionally, heavy traffic increases the likelihood of collisions. I have traveled this road several times, going north to Hampton Beach and south to Cape Cod, and...
