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4 days ago
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Ainsley Cuthbertson took her shot and put Lexington atop the Division 1 girls' track championship for the first time
Natick (65 points) and Westford (57 points) sit in second and third place with 18 of 19 girls' events accounted for — pole vault was pushed to Sunday due to the slippery conditions. Advertisement 'It's pretty new to me to be able to score points for the team at big meets like this,' said Cuthbertson, who had never previously won an event at states. 'Before my last throw, I heard [all my teammates] cheering, and I was like, 'I just have to do it for them.' So it feels amazing.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : Freshman standout Amelia Whorton placed second in the 800 meter (2:10.16) and third in the mile (4:58.64), and junior Aubrey Deardorf was second in both the 100-meter (12.84) and long jump (19-04.5) for the Minutemen. 'We sort of made a statement in indoor, but we wanted to come back in outdoor and show everybody that while we're a young team, and we're not necessarily everybody's target, we're still here,' said coach Rebecca Trachsel. 'And we're here for a while because we don't have any seniors.' Advertisement Weymouth's Ainsley Weber wins the javelin with a throw of 131 feet, 7 inches. Barry Chin/Globe Staff On the boys' side, Lowell captured the team title with 87 points, narrowly edging Lexington (76) and Brookline (73). The Red Raiders were paced by junior Ethan Thevenin, who surged to victories in the triple jump (46-07.00) and 400 (49.50) before sealing the team victory with a clutch fifth-place effort in the long jump (21-10.25), the meet's final event. 'Ethan just did so much for us today, can't say enough good things about what he did winning those two events and then closing it out for us,' said Lowell coach Nick McArdle. 'It was a grind, but everyone just stepped up. A full team effort.' Brookline's Altamo Aschkenasy led from start to finish to capture the 1-mile at the Division 1 meet. Barry Chin/Globe Staff The Raiders also got boosts from senior Khai Yin, who finished third in both the 110 hurdles (14.49) and 400 hurdles (55.10), and senior Emanuel Trinidad, who was second in discus (158-05) and third in shot put (52-07.50). After missing the bulk of the cross-country and indoor track season due to a lingering illness, Westford star junior Abigail Hennessy made a triumphant return to the Division 1 stage. In one of the meet's most dominant individual efforts, Hennessy claimed the girls' mile by 15 seconds (4:43.72) on Saturday, shattering the meet record by seven seconds. She also claimed the 800 (2:07.18) by three seconds. At the D1 state championship meet, Westford junior Abigail Hennessy destroys the competition in the girls' mile, winning in 4:43.72. She won the race by 15 seconds, and set a 7-second meet record. That's her second victory of the meet. — Matty Wasserman (@Matty_Wasserman) Though Hennessy began separating within the opening lap and never faced much competition, she used the meet record as fuel. 'During the third lap, I just had to keep repeating myself, 'I can do this. I can do this,' ' Hennessy said. 'Especially with the wind in your face that last final stretch, I had to think about the meet record to make sure I'd finish strong.' Advertisement Westford Academy's Abigail Hennessy outran her closest competitors to break the meet record in the girls' mile. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Natick's Emmanuella Edozien (right) gets a hug from a teammate after winning the 100-meter hurdles. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Shrewsbury's Darius Gibbons gives it his all to win the shot put with a throw of 55 feet, 10.25 inches. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Natick's Chloe Elder had plenty of breathing room as she crossed the finish line to win the 400. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Ryan Kyle of Westford Academy leaps for joy after seeing the results of his win in the 110-meter hurdles, which came two days after he set a state record in the 400 hurdles. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Matty Wasserman can be reached at
Boston Globe
19-05-2025
- Boston Globe
The Karen Read case has cast Canton as one long, bleary bar crawl. But is it?
But is the perception of Canton as a party town warranted? And fair or not, what happens when a town gets a global rep? Advertisement We'll get to the statistics in a moment. The drunken-driving arrest numbers. The liquor license count. The alcohol-induced ER visits. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up The numbers for the town as a whole tell one story: namely, that Vegas doesn't have anything to worry about. But the vibes being broadcast around the world from the Dedham courthouse tell another. Here's Advertisement And here's a tweet from a self-described homemaker from Washington, D.C., two weeks ago: 'I tried earnestly to care about the Karen Read trial but instead of forming a concrete opinion on anyone's guilt or innocence all I've concluded is Canton Massachusetts is full of pathetic alcoholics far too old to be carrying on as they were.' Canton is getting a global reputation for being a party town. But is that really fair? Barry Chin/Globe Staff Read has been charged with backing her Lexus SUV into her boyfriend, Boston police Officer John O'Keefe, and leaving him for dead in January 2022. Her lawyers allege she's been framed, and are working hard to throw suspicion on others — including McCabe and Higgins haven't been charged and they are not on trial. At least not technically. And neither is Canton itself — but it sure feels like it. I figured that if anyone is well-positioned to pick up on the town's image, it's the real estate agents — the canaries in the coal mine. I thought viral sordidness would be stigmatizing. The flip side of the story is in suburban Chicago, where the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV attracted so much interest that the seller changed strategies and decided to But maybe it's like they say. All press is good. Larry Lawfer, a Milton-based agent, says calls about Canton have increased tenfold. It's become the first town many prospective buyers who are moving here from out of state ask about, he said. 'Before, it didn't have a profile,' he said. 'Now, it's got a profile.' Advertisement Outside C.F. McCarthy's at 614 Washington St. in Canton. Barry Chin/Globe Staff But wait. Isn't that the potential problem? The profile ? Apparently not. Once people check out the town, he said, they are 'delighted' with it. 'It's affordable and nice, and not everyone is [allegedly] killing their boyfriends.' How is Canton not party central? Let us count the ways: Operating Under the Influence: In 2022 – when the events of the trial took place – police in Massachusetts issued 68 citations to Canton residents for drunken driving offenses, according to state Registry of Motor Vehicles data. The citations represent less than 1 percent of all drunken driving offenses issued by police statewide that year. Liquor licenses : Two town bars — the Waterfall Bar & Grille and C.F. McCarthy's — have figured so prominently in the night that O'Keefe's family has filed a wrongful death suit against them (and also Read). One real estate agent says calls about Canton have gone up tenfold. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Canton doesn't have an unusually high number of establishments that serve or sell alcohol. According to data from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, in early May, the town had 45 active liquor licenses — about 0.36 percent of all licenses in the state. Its population, 24,370 (based on the 2020 Census), makes up roughly 0.35 percent of the state's total. Alcohol-related ER visits : In 2024, there were 172 alcohol-related emergency room visits among Canton residents, according to the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Dashboard. On a recent afternoon, downtown Canton appeared to be the picture of small-town charm. Barry Chin/Globe Staff That puts it below average for the state. The rate of alcohol-related ER visits for Canton residents in 2024 was 728.2 per 100,000 residents, compared with a rate of 918.1 for Norfolk County and 1,272.8 for the state as a whole. Advertisement From July 2023 to June 2024, there were 158 alcohol-related emergency room visits, according to the Perhaps the best source about the town's essence would be the town itself, but alas, the trial has everyone so terrorized that even the 'no comments' are off the record. If you can even get one of those. No one from the Select Board returned a call seeking comment. And to walk around town and ask a local about Karen Read is to stroll through Southie during Whitey's heyday and casually inquire about what kind of guy he is. On a recent afternoon, downtown Canton appeared to be the picture of small-town charm. Warbling vireos sang The threat is invisible — unless you make the mistake of mentioning it. Asked if Canton deserved the party reputation that the Karen Read trial had bestowed, a woman at a local pizza shop turned stony. 'We don't talk about it,' she said. Laura Crimaldi of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Beth Teitell can be reached at
Boston Globe
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
By claiming at least a share of the Commonwealth crown, Greater Lawrence boys' volleyball is proving it's no underdog
'We were kind of known as underdogs,' said sophomore outside Jelisson Peguero . 'People thought it would be an easy win to go against us. We had the motivation, we had things to improve. We're going for the win.' Advertisement Anthony Rubim (left) has notched a lot of his 1,000-plus assists passing the ball to Janiel Vizcaino. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Though the season started with a four-set loss to defending conference champ Greater Lowell, the Reggies (12-4) made sure that would be their only Commonwealth setback when they won the fifth set, 15-13, in the rematch. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Karla Mahoney was the JV coach last time Greater Lawrence stood atop the conference, with her husband, 2017 MAVCA Hall of Fame inductee Robert Mahoney , coaching. Now, she has a title too. 'It was an incredible feeling,' she said. 'All their hard work paid off. They earned it and they deserved it.' Greater Lowell can still earn a share of the conference crown, but it helped play a part in Greater Lawrence's rise too. Commonwealth coaches teamed up to create a summer program, in which each coach worked with athletes on the other teams, offering different perspectives. Advertisement It offered more playing time together, which Greater Lawrence players also found when they started going to South Common Park in Lawrence, sometimes playing against high-level locals. 'Playing outside of school was probably the biggest reason we came into the season with so much chemistry and hunger,' Rubim said. 'We know how good we are at our peaks. Seeing us play at the park is cool, but let's do it in a game when a title is on the line.' Coach Karla Mahoney took over the program from her husband, Robert, who led the Reggies to their last conference title. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Summer competition added a layer to Commonwealth battles, with coaches and players more familiar with each others' styles. Peguero said 'every single match' opposing coaches took him out of his comfort zone, but he's glad they did because it made him adapt. 'Every coach knew how I hit, where I hit. They adjusted to it,' he said. 'With my team's passes and the sets I was given, I was able to find the way around the block and, midseason, improve my options.' The girls' team improved as well from summer play, going from 6-13 in 2023 to 12-10 in 2024, reaching the Division 4 Round of 16. With players from each team managing the other, they lift each other up. Janiel Vizcaino , a manager in the fall, found that he learned communication skills from the girls. 'We have the momentum and the team,' said the junior middle hitter. 'We all came together.' Jelisson Peguero is a sophomore outside hitter for Greater Lawrence. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Senior Eliana Villa improved her skills playing with the boys, and the team seized the opportunity to tighten up defensively. 'For my season, the change from last year to this year was a 180,' she said. 'I'm not going to give us all the credit, but the energy on our side reflected to [the boys'] season. Our vibe and how we pushed for every win, it brought them to that CAC title.' Advertisement Mahoney has made it a mission to meld the two teams into one growing program. 'It's a big family,' she said. 'It was a really special girls' season. They left it all on the court. Every game, the boys were there . . . During the boys' season the girls are there . . . I love the relationships they built with each other.' Added assistant Raymond Pimentel : 'Players are buying into what we're telling them, trusting our decisions and coaching styles, and allowing us to mold them into more skillful, intelligent players.' Though the Reggies are still low (34th) in 'The team's morale, we were down,' said senior outside Joel De La Rosa , who had 17 kills in the conference-clinching match and 16 in the win over Greater Lowell. 'Coming up to the season after losing so much, we wanted to be better. You gain more from losing. 'We built so much chemistry for two years. We used that chemistry to win.' Many of the Greater Lawrence players put in extra time training over the summer and they're seeing that pay off this spring. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Set points • Newton North coach Nile Fox has a knack for getting his teams to perform at their best in the postseason. He has won titles in three of the last four spring/fall volleyball seasons. This year, it's trickier. All-Scholastic hitter Simon Vardeh headlines a handful of players out due to injury. Vardeh projects to be back for the postseason, but it's unknown how much of Newton North's potential we'll get to see. Advertisement The Tigers project to stay in the top four in the power rankings after building up a stellar record. • With just a week left and the postseason coming into focus, all eyes will be on the power rankings as teams anticipate tournament matchups. One trio of teams to keep an eye on: the Catholic Conference leaders. It has been a tumultuous year for St. John's Prep, BC High, and St. John's (Shrewsbury), in The Pioneers should get a boost from a sweep of Newton North, but the biggest factor is Gus McGonagle (finger injury). The hope is he can re-join his brother Francis , an All-Scholastic hitter, in time for the tournament. Matches to watch Monday, Lowell at Methuen, 5 p.m. — Lowell could wrap up the Merrimack Valley Conference with a win, but if not, these two and Chelmsford will have split with each other atop the league standings. Monday, No. 2 Natick at Cambridge, 5:30 p.m. — A nonleague matchup of top teams, pitting a pair of creative setters in Natick's Luke Dratch and Cambridge's Eric Su. Monday, No. 1 Brookline at No. 5 Lexington, 5:30 p.m. — Each team has just one loss and features outstanding hitting depth. Tuesday, No. 3 Needham at No. 2 Natick, 5:15 p.m. — The Redhawks have been on a roll after losing their first two matches. They avenged their defeat to Brookline, and will have a chance to do the same on senior night against the Rockets. Thursday, City final: O'Bryant vs. Latin Academy, 4 p.m. — Last season, BLA defeated O'Bryant twice in the regular season, but the Tigers won in five sets for the City League final. The same regular season has played out between the two ahead of the championship at Emmanuel College. Advertisement AJ Traub can be reached at
Boston Globe
04-05-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Malden's Asian-American population celebrates site of first community center
After years of trying to secure a location, word that the Coalition had finally closed on what seems to be a former dental office on Pearl Street spread like wildfire. And on Saturday, a somewhat spontaneous celebration was quickly thrown together. Invited guests and members of the community bow and give thanks during the ceremony on Saturday in Malden. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Advertisement 'The goal is to have a place where the Asian-American residents of Malden can call home,' said Andrea So, the coalition's president, at the event on Saturday. 'This is the community coming together.' In Malden, around On Saturday, leaders of the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition called their soon-to-be Pearl Street neighbors and local politicians — who they said have been very supportive throughout the process — and organized a block party that served as an opening ceremony. It went off without a hitch before thunderstorms rolled in Saturday evening. Advertisement A spokesperson for Malden Mayor Gary Christenson read a statement on behalf of the mayor: 'We not only want to congratulate GMAACC on today's monumental milestone but also thank them for all they have done and I know will continue to do which is perfectly stated in their motto, 'Bringing Communities Together in Malden.'' In front of a crowd of several dozen, So and Mai Du, co-founder of the Coalition and head of the Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of martial arts, brought a red-wrapped whole roast pig, which lay on a table underneath oranges and greens at the crowd of several dozen cheerful faces. 'The whole community can eat it together!' Du said after a dozen people jointly holding a large carving knife sank it into the pig's crispy back. At far right, Mai Du, co-founder of the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition, leads the ceremonial cutting of a roast pig. Barry Chin/Globe Staff So and Du lit incense and spread rice and salt to ceremonially cleanse the structure's energy ahead of its upcoming renovation. Then, a vinyl sign was taped to the new building to make the transformation almost official, before the deed officially transfers on Monday. The physical work on the building will be overseen by Lawrence Cheng, a Cambridge resident involved with organizations in Chinatown. Standing outside the doorway of the Pearl Street building, he said he'll take direction from the Coalition, but the early vision is for classroom space, multi-purpose areas, perhaps a place for martial arts, and, of course, some space for ping pong. 'Any time I see this kind of community response, I'm glad,' Cheng said. Advertisement Rice and wine were sprinkled around the building's perimeter for good luck. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Elaine Shiang, who helped secure the loan for the building, said there weren't many Asian-American folks in the city when she was born in Malden 75 years ago. She's been glad to see the local Asian-American community thrive, she said, especially with the support of the city government. 'People need a place where they can feel welcome and create a sense of community,' she said. Sean Cotter can be reached at
Boston Globe
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From Cape Cod mini golf to family camp, here's how to have a classic New England summer
Waterfalls, wishing wells, lighthouses, and a horse replica give this Cataumet spot a classic feel. Its ice cream shop, Lazy Sundaes, serves up Richardson's ice cream. 1370 Route 28A, 508-326-8160 Advertisement Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf. Handout This Eastham spot is known for its lighthouses, waterfall, and soft-serve ice cream. Hit up the arcade's 15 classic pinball machines to feel like a kid again. 5270 Route 6A, 508-255-6321 Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up This Sandwich staple isn't fancy, but it doesn't need to be. Its 36 retro holes — including an undulating one named 'Lumpty Dumpty' — are a town tradition. Bible verses scattered throughout the course are a quaint touch. 159 Route 6A, 774-413-9782 A round of golf at Pirate's Cove. Barry Chin/Globe Staff/File The 36 holes at this South Yarmouth icon wind through pirate ships, caves, and waterfalls — and feature a 'yo-ho-ho' soundtrack. Don't forget to grab a photo with Captain Jack Sparrow on your way out. 728 Route 28, 508-394-6200 Advertisement Skull Island Sports World. Handout With waterfalls and an Indiana Jones-style giant skull, excitement is around every corner at this popular South Yarmouth spot. Also, check out the go-karts, arcade, and a driving range. 934 Route 28, 508-398-6070 Hands down, the prettiest mini-golf course on the Cape. The holes at this Dennis Port mainstay are lined by flower beds so gorgeous you'll need to remind yourself to putt. 197 Shad Hole Road, Dennis Port, 508-394-1411 –Susan Moeller Commercial Street in Provincetown. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Taking in Main Street vibes on the Cape The best way to enjoy a Cape Cod evening may be the simplest: Pick a town and amble down its main thoroughfare. You'll relax at the sight of sun-kissed arms and flip-flops and the sound of a busker's music. Hyannis's Main Street offers the usual souvenirs and fudge but also tacos, henna tattoos (or a real tattoo), busy bars, and free concerts on the Hyannis Village Green ( Then there's Provincetown's inimitable Commercial Street. Indulge in the best people-watching ever while noshing on malassadas (fried dough) from the –Susan Moeller Fans take in a game between the Chatham Anglers and the Bourne Braves in Bourne, in 2023. Michael Dwyer/Associated Press Game plan for the perfect Cape League Day 'It's a beautiful day for a ballgame ... Let's play two!' That iconic catchphrase from Ernie Banks, the Chicago Cubs legend, evokes a time when summer evenings were built around cool lemonade and the crack of the bat. While those days may be gone, you can step back in time and experience baseball in its purest form, thanks to the Advertisement Beginning in June, baseball becomes a fixture on the Cape, with games at least five nights a week until early August. At high schools and small-town fields, evenings are a slice of bygone Americana: Kids chase foul balls (which they can keep) and fans sit behind home plate in lawn chairs they bring from home. Not to mention that admission is free. And the league's slogan — 'Where the stars of tomorrow shine tonight' — is more than just marketing: More than 1,600 Cape League alumni have gone on to play in the majors. From Wareham to Orleans, only 50 miles separates the 10 teams, so in the spirit of Banks, it's possible to catch a triple-header of games in the same evening. Throw in a few classic non-baseball activities and you have yourself a perfect Cape League day. Here's one way to do it, but check the league's website for the most up-to-date schedule: Start in West Yarmouth with an afternoon swim at Advertisement It's no sin to leave early — sampling different parks is part of the league's charm — so after a few innings, head to Harwich's Whitehouse Field at Monomoy Regional High School (75 Oak Street), to see the Mariners, the defending champions. Make sure to stop at the This is the Cape League ... let's play ball! – Bill Higgins Medomak Family Camp. Jacklyn Grad Family camp: Summer's best kept secret There is a quiet stretch of Washington Pond in Maine, where the sun melts into the trees and loons call across the water. It's here the MacPhee family of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, settle into their summer rhythm. There's no packing for day trips or researching dinner options. At For the past nine summers (save for 2020), Celeste and Michael MacPhee and their now teenage sons, Nolan and Myles, have made the 3.5-hour drive north to Medomak. They're not alone in their devotion: Families from all over the country (and the world) converge here, lured by a shared yearning for simpler times and meaningful connections. The MacPhees even coordinate weeks with other families they've become close with over the years. 'Our first year, after the last campfire on Friday night, I went back to my cabin and cried because I didn't want to leave the next day,' Celeste MacPhee says. 'But then I remembered that I make the travel plans for my family and we could just keep coming back, so that's what we do.' Advertisement Family camps such as Medomak are summer's best-kept secret — a blend of nostalgia, play, and peace where kids can roam, grown-ups can breathe (or go on a field trip to a local gin distillery), and everyone feels just a little more themselves. Mornings might mean fishing with a counselor, afternoons bring kayaking or soapstone carving, and evenings end with campfires and barn dances. It's not all marshmallows and bug spray — though there's plenty of both. For Celeste, it's watching her quiet son become the kid others look up to. And according to owner Elianna Lutz, even adults break out of their comfort zone at the end-of-camp talent show, picking up instruments after years of not playing, leading singalongs and parodies. 'It is a testament to the amazing community we can build in just five short days,' Lutz says. 'Adults and children alike are often left in tears after the final 'good night.' It never gets old.' 301-854-9100; adults $1,550, children from $1,290 Two more to try Accessible only by boat, this YMCA-run camp offers a unique island retreat on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee. 'Sandy Island dances are a long-held and much-loved tradition,' director Angelo Firenze says. Families enjoy rustic lakefront cabins and a variety of activities including tubing, waterskiing, crafts, and evening campfires. 603-569-2725; weekly rate $1,175 per adult, with lower rates for children and those 65 and older. Ohana Family Camp. From Ohana Run by the Aloha Foundation, which operates several summer camps, Ohana offers a laid-back, eco-conscious getaway in Vermont's Green Mountains with a farm-to-table dining philosophy. Families look forward to activities such as woodworking, belly dancing, making pottery, and navigating a ropes course. 802-333-3460; weekly rate for one-bedroom cabins starts at $3,000, with additional fees for groups larger than two. Advertisement - Erinne Magee Making friendship bracelets has seen a resurgence in popularity. Adobe Stock Tips for an unplugged family vacation Ever booked a cabin in the woods, then cringed as your children (or others) ran to plug in their iPads and connect to Wi-Fi? You're not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to bring the family together that don't involve digital devices. Here are five of my favorites. Board games, revisited: Many classic games have gotten cheeky upgrades, such as Clue: The Golden Girls edition (you may need to explain who they are, but still) and UNO: Show 'Em No Mercy. And they're as fun as ever. Bonding with bracelets: The timeless art of friendship bracelets has enjoyed a resurgence thanks to Taylor Swift, but even non-Swifties can bedazzle. Snag some supplies at Chef it up: Cooking as a family teaches life skills and encourages bonding, hopefully with palatable results. Check out the America's Test Kitchen suite of kid-centric cookbooks for ideas, including The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs and the Young Chef cookbooks. Escape rooms in a box: No longer mere party destinations, these immersive riddles now come in box form. The 'Exit: The Game' series by Thames & Kosmos are among the best: Break free from sinister mansions and forgotten islands (hopefully your own kids won't want to escape, too). YA novels to the rescue: Many iconic books for younger audiences have inspired modern spinoffs: Anne of Green Gables has spawned Anne of Manhattan, Meg & Jo reimagines the Little Women sisters, and an updated Encyclopedia Brown detective mystery collection is due out next month. Find a cozy nook, unplug, and enjoy the simple pleasures of cabin life. – Kara Baskin Read more from the Summer Travel issue:
