URI applications hit another record, even as undergraduate enrollment declines

Rhode Island’s flagship public university is seeing more applications than ever as well as an increase in graduate student enrollment, even as overall undergraduate enrollment declines. The University of Rhode Island received a record 29,267 undergraduate applications this year, according to a Friday presentation given by Dean Libutti, the school’s vice president of enrollment management […]

Biannual R.I. survey shows decrease in consideration of suicide, drinking, vaping among middle, high schoolers

Drinking, vaping and serious consideration of suicide decreased across Rhode Island middle and high school students this year, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the 2026 Rhode Island Student Survey. Released Oct. 28, the biennial survey is conducted by the R.I. Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities...

Sec. Hegseth Rips into Naval War College During Newport Visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Naval Station Newport on Nov. 9, announcing an overhaul of the United States senior military education system just hours before Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him. Speaking to Naval War College students and faculty, Hegseth singled out the college to...

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

New School Building Update: Variety of Plans Released

In the conference room in the central office, a new building is being presented, and it’s the biggest thing for Triton yet. The building project has been in the planning phase since 2019, when the school committee started researching how to fix the building, which was originally built in 1971. Then, in 2022, the Triton School Building Committee (SBC) began applying to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for a new building with an expression of interest. Now, in 2026, the Triton Committee is saying the building project will start close to the year 2030.

Greater Taunton area fall 2026 high school postseason scores, results

Another fall high school sports tournament season is upon us in the Greater Taunton area. This fall, 11 Greater Taunton area football, soccer, field hockey and girls volleyball teams qualified for their respective MIAA tournaments . All four area golf teams were represents in their respective MIAA South Sectionals while Bristol-Plymouth boys and girls soccer, as well as Bristol Aggie girls soccer, qualified for their respective MVADA State Vocational tournaments. Keep up with all of the local action from the MIAA and MVADA tournaments here. Monday, Nov. 9 Boys Soccer Dario Conceição scored the lone goal for No. 17 Dighton-Rehoboth (11-4-3, 9-4-1 SCC) from the penalty spot as the Falcons fell 2-1 in golden goal overtime to No. 16 Foxboro on the road in the MIAA Division 3 Round of 32 to wrap up the season. Girls Soccer No. 19 Bridgewater-Raynham (12-3-4, 4-0 PAC-3) fell 2-0 to No. 14 Shrewsbury on the road in the MIAA Division 1 Round of 32 to wrap up the season. No. 28 Bristol Aggie (10-8-1, 4-4 MAC) fell 4-1 to No. 5 Monson on the road in the MIAA Division 5 Round of 32 to wrap up the season. No. 37 Dighton-Rehoboth (10-9-2, 6-6-2

Financial investigation at Nahant elementary school puts town employee on leave

A Nahant town employee has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into financial irregularities, according to the town administrator and police chief.

Dozens of NH school districts adopted tax caps. Now, a balancing act begins.

This story was changed on Nov. 10 at 8:58 a.m. to correct Bob Loiacono’s school district.  New Hampshire voters took out their affordability frustrations on more than just lawmakers last Tuesday.  As they elected Democrats into eye-popping legislative majorities in Concord Nov. 3, Granite Staters also voted in large numbers for a tax cap over […]

Roundup: Eagles are moving on

The top-ranked St. John’s Prep football team (9-0) defeated No. 16 Weymouth (5-4), 35-6, at Glatz Field last Thursday, Nov. 5. The Eagles advanced to Div. 1 Round of 8, where they’ll face No. 9 Andover (6-3). It started with a bang. Quarterback Chris Vargas connected with Will...

St. John’s Prep cruises, while Fenwick falls

In its quest for a Div. 1 state championship, the St. John’s Prep football team began the tournament in style on Thursday, Nov. 5. Meanwhile, in Div. 6 action, Bishop Fenwick’s high-powered offense couldn’t get going in enemy territory. The top-ranked Eagles (9-0) defeated No. 16 Weymouth...

Dad Accused Of Defecating In Hallway At Grosse Pointe South High School

A Bedford dad is accused of using a Grosse Pointe South hallway as a bathroom after the football loss. The video reportedly shows him passing several real restrooms.

Belmont resident receives scholarship for commitment to nursing

NORTON, Mass. — Adeline Takantjas, member of the Wheaton Class of 2029 and an aspiring nurse practitioner, has earned the 2026 Sturdy Health Nursing Scholarship Award. She is a resident of Belmont. Given annually to a high-achieving sophomore, this award includes a renewable $5,000 scholarship, an opportunity for paid...

Diman grad, Westport resident, earns bachelor’s degree at 19-years-old with 4.0 GPA

FALL RIVER/WESTPORT/SOMERSET/SWANSEA – Some people claim the younger generation lacks work ethic. They probably haven’t met Westport’s Corey Gaspar. Gaspar is a Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School graduate of the Programming and Web Development program, former historian for Diman’s chapter of Business Professionals of America, and an information technology intern at RYCOMM LLC. Most impressively, he has already earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Southern New Hampshire University with a perfect 4.0 GPA at just 19 years old.

MA Mother Questions Emergency Response at Son’s Football Game

SAUGUS — On Sept. 25, Saugus Middle High School junior and starting quarterback Eli Fialho suffered a life-threatening injury; now, his mother, Christina Stanley, is questioning how the situation was handled. Eli was injured during a game, and according to his mother, medical personnel did not assess him immediately,...

See all the Eastern Mass Girls Soccer Coaches Association awards

The Eastern Massachusetts High School Girls Soccer awards were announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Hingham High's Taylor Bello , who is committed to play at the University of Connecticut, was one of just three players to be named an All-American, All-New England, All-State and first team Eastern Mass. All-Star. Three of the five players of the year also hailed from the South Shore with Bello taking the title in Division 2. Cohasset's Georgia Royston (Div. 4) and Hull's Brianna Ramos (Div. 5). The Eastern Mass All-Star Game featuring all First Team Eastern Mass All-Stars will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Braintree High School this year. Games will be played at 10 a.m. and noon. There will be a ceremony between games to honor All-Americans, All-New England players, All-State players, and Divisional MVPs. Coaches of the Year, Assistant Coaches of the Year, and Outstanding Service Award recipients will also be announced during the ceremony. See the full list of honorees below. All-American, All-New England, All-State, 1st Team Eastern Mass Taylor Bello, Hingham Sidney Heavey, Medfield Emmy O'Donnell, Concord-Carlisle All-New England, All-State, 1st Team Eastern Mass Haley Ament, Brookline Lily Blosser, Masconomet Regional Maggie Blosser, Masconomet Regional Regan Donovan, Duxbury

Middleboro Town Meeting bans data centers, Flock cameras, approves new school roof

Middleboro Town Moderator David Cavanaugh speaks at the podium. Photos by Christian Uva. A Middleboro High School student counts the "yeas" for the data center ban vote. State Rep. Norman Orrall, right, and state Sen. Kelly Dooner, center, presented the town with a new copy of the Declaration of Independence for the nation's 250th anniversary.

Worcester State, UMass Dartmouth to Launch Paid Student Co-ops With Massachusetts Grants

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester State University and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will develop new paid cooperative education programs aimed at connecting students with employers in health care, biotechnology, early childhood education and other fields under a $60,000 state grant initiative announced Friday. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced the...

Massachusetts residents can get community college tuition and fees covered, plus help with books

The age restriction ended in 2024, when Healey and the Legislature expanded the statewide program.

New Bedford Teacher Chases Grammy Dreams Outside of the Classroom

A New Bedford teacher and producer earns recognition during Grammy Week for his song focused on unity and social change.

Plymouth North custodian offers inspiration to students

Hundreds of students at Plymouth North High School got to know a different side of a familiar face when a school custodian shared his story of serving in the Navy at the school’s annual Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday. Marcus Williams, a maintenance worker at the school since 2022,...