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Key Patriots starter details ‘frustrating’ contract situation
FOXBOROUGH — Davon Godchaux’s hold-in during mandatory minicamp didn’t yield a new contract before training camp began. The 29-year-old Patriots nose tackle is set to earn $8.3 million in the final year of his deal, but none of that money is guaranteed. On the backfields of Gillette Stadium after Friday’s practice, Godchaux spoke openly about his disappointment with his current contract situation.
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy rates South Shore pizza around Zach Bryan concert
The reviews are in. Dave Portnoy’s “One Bite” impressions of cheese pizza on the South Shore made during a recent visit have been posted. The Barstool Sports founder made pit stops for pie around country singer Zach Bryan’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on July 17. Portnoy joined Bryan onstage to sing part...
Patriots Rookie Drake Maye's Effortless Pass Is Blowing Up Online
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots officially started their 2024 NFL training camp on Wednesday, July 24, in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This marked the training camp debut for Maye and the Patriots' new head coach, Jerod Mayo. New England is coming off a disappointing 2023 ...
2 injured in Franklin rollover crash
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that two people were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash Friday morning. Troopers responded to Route 495 South in Franklin around 8 a.m. for the crash which involved two vehicles. Both drivers were transported with “serious injuries.”. A...
Attleboro police seek help after finding 20 abandoned kittens
Attleboro police are asking the public for help after finding 20 abandoned kittens. Police said they received a report from a woman on Tuesday who found a box of kittens near the Woodlawn Cemetry. Animal control and MSPCA Police were notified. According to police, a dark colored minivan was seen...
Attleboro resident to compete in Olympics
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — An Attleboro resident will be competing in the Paris Summer Olympics. Zuri Ferguson, who will be representing Trinidad and Tobago, will swim the 100-meter back stroke. Ferguson will be attending the University of Florida (Gainesville) in August of 2025. She attended Attleboro High School, and...
Brockton Community Mourns as Young Man is Fatally Shot at Home, Authorities Investigate
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot at his home in Brockton, Massachusetts late Wednesday night, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances behind the killing. Romualdy Pierre-Charles was found with gunshot wounds at his Vesey Street residence after Brockton police received a call about the shooting at approximately 11:51 p.m., as reported by NBC Boston.
Clancy murder case: Trial date soon? Here's the latest on mom accused of killing 3 kids
BROCKTON − The case against Lindsay Clancy is moving closer to a trial date. Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children at the Duxbury home she shared with her husband, Patrick, on Jan. 24, 2023. A brief status update on the case was held in Brockton...
Save the Date: September 28th Franklin’s Harvest Festival
The 21st Annual Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 28, with a rain date of Sun. Sept. 29, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. It will take place on Main Street and the surrounding streets in downtown Franklin. Put it on your calendar!. Organized by the Franklin Downtown Partnership,...
Franklin Rod & Gun Club Turns 90!
The Franklin Rod & Gun Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary this month with a celebration on August 24th. Here’s an image from their 50th celebration, taken in 1984. Photos used courtesy of Franklin Rod & Gun Club. On Saturday, August 24th, the Franklin Rod & Gun Club will...
4H ALARM Robotics Builds Leaders as Well as Robots
Shown is the 4H ALARM FRC Robotics Team after winning the First “Engineering Inspiration Award” at the New England District Championship. The 23 young members of the 4H ALARM FRC Robotics Team 2079, who meet regularly at Franklin’s Red Brick Schoolhouse, had a momentous year building their 120 lb. robot, “Hydra,” and entering it into several First Robotics Competitions this year. This group certainly earns their name, an acronym for “A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers.” Participating in First Robotics Competitions (FRC) run by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the team of students from 8th to 12th grade from 11 local towns, first became second place finalist and winner of the Team Spirit Award at the New England District BSU Event 2024, and later won the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award at both the New England District Championship in West Springfield and WPI. The latter earned them a spot at the World Championship at Houston, Texas.
“Warrior Family” to Collect Books for Boston NICUs at Farmers Market
Adrianna and Joe Costanzo are happy to say that their “miracle baby” Anthony is now a healthy, happy 4-year-old. The family will be collecting new and used books (in good condition) for Boston-area NICU’s at the August 2nd Franklin Farmers Market. Four-year-old Anthony Francis Costanzo, of Franklin,...
Interim Brockton Superintendent Priya Tahiliani suing former district over racism, sexism
Brockton Public Schools’ new Interim Superintendent Priya Tahiliani is suing leaders of her former school district Everett Public Schools over allegations of racism and sexism while she served as superintendent. The Brockton School Committee voted to hire Tahiliani for the role of interim superintendent of BPS on July 9, replacing Acting Superintendent James Cobbs for the upcoming school year. The appointment comes as Tahiliani and her former Deputy Superintendent Kim Tsai are currently in a lawsuit against...
Only tower area of NA church condemned
NORTH ATTLEBORO - We have an update and clarification on last week’s story about the Grace Episcopal Church in downtown North Attleboro. Town officials told North TV this week that the entire building has not been condemned, only the portion near the tower in the front corner of the building which collapsed as a result of water damage over a long period of time.
Massachusetts high school senior going for gold at Paris Olympics
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — A Massachusetts high school senior is in France, preparing to compete in the Olympics for the first time. Zuri Ferguson is a 17-year-old senior at Attleboro High School who coaches say is exciting to watch. "It's amazing. It's really, really exciting to watch her," Darby Sawyer,...
Taunton residents sound alarm over rents at manufactured home park. The allegations
TAUNTON — Residents of Leisurewoods in Taunton say the manufactured home community is plagued by rent disparities and aging infrastructure — and they are calling on the city and state to do something about it. On June 13, about 50 residents of the 55-and-older manufactured home community attended a forum in the clubhouse hosted by their homeowners association to vent these frustrations. ...
Home ice for North, Feehan hockey partially closed
ATTLEBORO - The home for the North Attleboro and Bishop Feehan hockey teams was ordered closed this week because of mold. Our partners at The Sun Chronicle reported on Thursday and Friday that two of the smaller of the three ice rinks at the New England Sports Village had to be closed after black mold was spotted by some users of the rinks.
When is the first day of school for Taunton students?
Taunton students and teachers are enjoying all that summer has to offer, but the new school year is slowly approaching. In the coming weeks, teachers will begin organizing and decorating their classrooms, getting ready for student arrival at the end of August. Parents and students will begin back to school shopping, checking out...
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