Recap: East Providence Schools Fund Roof Plans, Energy Consultant Deal Fails

Design and bidding work for new roofs at Silver Spring and Orlo Avenue schools can move ahead, with speakers saying the state will reimburse half. A proposed $20,000 energy consultant contract failed. A finance official estimated a roughly $1 million deficit for fiscal 2026. East Providence, R.I. — The East...

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

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.

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.

3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

Hegseth announces overhaul of military education at Naval War College visit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the U.S. Naval War College on Monday to announce a sweeping overhaul of the military’s professional education system, telling about 700 students, faculty and staff that the schools exist to teach victory in war. “The primary task of our senior service colleges, like this one … must be teaching […] The post Hegseth announces overhaul of military education at Naval War College visit appeared first on What's Up Newp .

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.

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...

Photos: Middletown 12U wins Pop Warner Super Bowl, finishes 10-0

Middletown’s 12U football team won the Pop Warner Super Bowl on Sunday, beating New Bedford 20-14 at Seekonk High School to finish the season undefeated at 10-0. New Bedford struck first. Running back Jackson McFadden ran in a touchdown with 37 seconds left in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead. Averie Weeden answered for […] The post Photos: Middletown 12U wins Pop Warner Super Bowl, finishes 10-0 appeared first on What's Up Newp .

OPINION: The despairing task of choosing between housing or tuition

I am sure many college students in Boston have heard of the struggles of affording housing before leaving to attend university. And yes, it is hard to realistically balance the cost of tuition and housing. It has created a debate on whether students should prioritize their education or a roof over their heads.

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...

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 […]

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,...

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...

YOUR VIEW: Parking lot criticism ‘missed the mark’

Reasons offered in a recent letter in the Plymouth Independent questioning the addition of 90 new parking spaces at Nathaniel Morton Elementary School missed the mark. Limiting impervious surfaces and reducing the potential for contaminant runoff into the harbor is always beneficial. But adding shared parking spaces at this location won’t change society’s preference for large vehicles; it doesn’t argue for smaller (compact) parking spaces, and it won’t reduce harmful stormwater runoff.

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.

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.

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.

Honan-Allston Library Marks 25 Years With Continued Support From Harvard

Twenty-five years after the Honan-Allston Library opened on land donated by Harvard, the University continues to fund programs and improvements at the neighborhood branch, from sewing classes to technology upgrades. The library, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, opened after Allston residents spent nearly two decades without a neighborhood...