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Mekhala Costello earns Massachusetts Women’s Amateur medalist honors

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2 years ago

August 13, 2024

Mekhala Costello earns Massachusetts Women’s Amateur medalist honors

Blue Hill Country Club’s Mekhala Costello earned medalist honors at the 121st Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship.

Canton’s Costello finished the two rounds of stroke play at 4-under after consecutive rounds of 69. She birdied No. 5 and 16 and eagled the 18th at Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown on Tuesday.

The top 32 players advanced to match play, which will begin Wednesday. Costello topped the Smith sisters of Westford for medalist honors.

Morgan Smith was second after rounds of 71-73, while Molly Smith was third after shooting 74-71.

A third Smith, Maddie, also easily qualified for match play. Carys Fennessy of Youth on Course/Mass Golf (72-77) was fourth, and tying for fifth were Allison Paik of The Cape Club of Sharon (73-77-150) and Mackenzie Whitney of Oak Hill CC (75-75-150).

The two match play finalists will play in Friday’s 18-hole final. Taconic is hosting the tournament for the first time.

Originally Published: August 13, 2024 at 6:01 p.m.

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

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April 23, 2026

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The women said they were frightened, but they didn’t show it Wednesday in a Massachusetts courtroom as they watched the teacher who allegedly preyed on them when they were students at the posh Miss Hall’s School plead not guilty to rape.

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

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April 22, 2026

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

There is a heavy police presence in a section of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon due to what authorities are describing only as an “ongoing incident.”

“There is currently a heavy police presence on Salem Road due to an ongoing incident,” Tewksbury police said in a social media post just before 1 p.m. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Please allow emergency personnel the space they need to respond safely and efficiently”

No further details were released. Police said they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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1 day ago

April 22, 2026

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle on I-495 in Chelmsford Tuesday night, shutting down the soundbound lanes in that area, according to Massachusetts State Police and The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

State police said Troopers from the Concord Barracks responded to a two-car crash on I-495 at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. They said preliminary information indicates the crash happened as a result of a wrong-way driver striking a vehicle traveling in the correct direction.

Chelmsford Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital by MedFlight. State police said they suffered life-threatening injuries.

MassDOT said the highway southbound is currently closed at exit 88 due to the crash, and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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