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Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools as well as Granby Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and Ware Public Schools are also starting on Monday.
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Maye, the rookie from North Carolina battling Jacoby Brissett for the starting job, made a good case, while the offensive line made it clear why first-year coach Jerod Mayo might not want to throw him in right away.
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Dance for the Dogs now in its 15th year happens September 14 at the Dirty Dog Bar & Grille starting at 7 p.m.
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In 2022, Kroger, the parent company of Fry’s, and Albertsons announced plans to merge. The deal is now headed to court. Here’s what you need to know about the case.
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Can Dyson Daniels be the game-changer for the Atlanta Hawks? Will Onyeka Okongwu take over Clint Capela’s starting role?
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The fountain will be closed starting Monday and construction is expected to last into December.
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New Jersey Transit will offer free rides on all modes of transportation operated by the transit agency starting Monday, August 26.
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Trash Pandas starting pitcher Samuel Aldegheri tossed four innings of shutout one-hit ball to begin the game.
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It was the first pole for A.J. Foyt Racing since Takuma Sato won the top starting spot at Detroit a decade ago.
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Starting on Sunday, some lanes will be closed overnight on the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge between East Vancouver and the North Shore for five nights so crews can perform routine inspections.
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Senior safety Quinn Schulte has been a rock for the Iowa defense since he entered the starting lineup.
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Saturday will be cool and breezy, with a chance of light rain. Light snow is possible above 8,000′ in the Sierra. Temperatures will quickly bounce back starting on Sunday, with August numbers back in the forecast next week. -Jeff