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Real Estate News Buyers are zooming in on amenities such as white oak floors, soapstone countertops, or even a pot filler While the modern farmhouse is no longer a big draw to home buyers, white oak flooring, top left, and pot fillers, bottom right, are among appealing interior amenities. Adobe For generations, New England homeowners have argued over the region’s architectural canon: Colonial or Cape? Victorian or ranch? Paper or Styrofoam Dunkin’ cup? (OK, maybe less on the last one.) In the past decade, another style even barged in all the way from Waco, Texas, and HGTV: the modern farmhouse.…

SALEM, MA — Six individuals from Massachusetts’ 6th District communities will be honored at the 10th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award events that recognize the public service and community contributions from district constituents.U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, who created the award in 2016 to honor his late mentor, said the honorees demonstrate the “integrity, compassion, and commitment to community” that the late Memorial Church of Harvard University minister embodied. Moulton credits Gomes for helping convince him to join the U.S. Marines and later run for Congress.This year’s honorees are:Bill Cremmins – Billerica, MACremmins is a community and veteran organizer who…

The men’s freestyle events at the World Wrestling Championships recently concluded on September 16. The current edition of the UWW World Wrestling Championships are being held at Zagreb in Croatia. While United States is doing well overall, the men’s team lost the top spot this year to Iran, who outperformed them despite winning lesser medals than the Americans. Iran and the USA have been arch rivals in men’s wrestling for a long time, and have captured the top two positions in the men’s team rankings at the World Championships since the 2022 edition. However, despite wrestlers like Zahid Valencia, Trent…

David Ellison, the new CEO of Paramount, pinned a major new deal for the media company he just took over. Paramount Skydance on Monday announced a seven-year media rights agreement with TKO Group under which Paramount+ will become the exclusive home of all UFC events in the U.S. — pulling the mixed martial arts events from ESPN. Disney’s ESPN had secured a deal that, starting in 2019, featured the MMA promoter’s matchups on TV and pay-per-view in ESPN+. The seven-year term, which begins in 2026, has an average annual value of $1.1 billion, with an overall value of $7.7 billion…

T&G Staff  |  Worcester Telegram & GazettePolitical figures in Massachusetts and the city of Worcester, condemned the slaying of conservative activist and Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university.U.S. Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, said shortly after the shooting, in a posting on the social media platform X: “This horrific act of gun violence is disgusting and unacceptable.”We can disagree strongly, intensely, vehemently — but violence is never, ever, ever the answer.”More: Charlie Kirk fatally shot at campus event; ‘person of interest’ released: Live updatesWorcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty tweeted: “Today, what happened to Charlie…

By Cary Shuman Craig Walker, arguably the greatest boys basketball player in the history of Chelsea High School, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig Walker A 6-foot-4-inch guard/forward and member of the CHS Class of 1981, Walker became the program’s all-time leading scorer with more than 1,600 points during his phenomenal varsity career. He was named the Boston Globe Division 2 Player of the Year while leading Coach Jack Niven’s Red Devils to the North Sectional finals where they fell to Wayland, 54-52. Chelsea High School Athletic Director Amanda Alpert and boys basketball head coach Cesar…

AMHERST — The public is invited to observe sunrise and sunset associated with the day of the autumnal equinox among the standing stones of the UMass Amherst Sunwheel on Monday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. These events mark the astronomical change of seasons when days and nights are nearly equal in length in the Northern Hemisphere. From the Sunwheel, observers standing at its center will see the sun rise and set over particular stones placed to mark the equinoxes. UMass Amherst astronomers will discuss the celestial cause of the sun’s changing position during the hourlong gatherings. They will also…

The Global pro pickleball landscape is rounding into form for 2026, with dozens of events announced and new partnerships guiding the pathway forward for the sport.VariousThe major pro entities operating in the sport have made a slew of announcements over the past few weeks, publishing their upcoming schedules of events and giving fans a highlight into how the 2026 season will look. We’ve also seen two major shifts from the two leading US-based pro tours (APP and PPA), which will drive a new look for both tours in the new calendar year and which we’ll cover in a moment.Let’s take…

Massachusetts farmers’ markets have changed the way locals think about food. These community hubs connect farmers directly with hungry shoppers, making fresh produce available to everyone. Beyond just selling fruits and vegetables, these markets have become weekend destinations where families gather, chefs find inspiration, and small farms thrive. 1. Copley Square: Boston’s Crown Jewel © Boston University Sprawling across one of Boston’s most iconic locations, Copley Square Farmers Market stands as the city’s premier food destination. Tuesdays and Fridays transform the plaza into a bustling hub of agricultural activity. Vendors from across the state proudly display their harvests, creating a…

One of the Bulldogs top scoring returners, Araujo netted two goals for Rockland in a 6-1 win over Cardinal Spellman. Hennessey got off to a strong start in net for Rockland, earning a shutout in his …