Jake Lemelman

Who from West Massachusetts area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Dec. 13?

On Saturday, Dec. 13, this former West Massachusetts area high school standout will be in action.

Fran O%27Leary, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutemen Men%27s Soccer - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass senior Matt Cence named to United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Second Team

Senior forward Matt Cence of the University of Massachusetts men’s soccer team has been named to the 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Second Team, according to an announcement made by the organization on Tuesday.

Frank Martin, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutemen Men%27s Basketball - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass men’s basketball prepares for Hall of Fame Classic matchup against Boston College

The University of Massachusetts men’s basketball team is set to face Boston College in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Nirav D. Shah, CDC Principal Deputy Director - cdc.gov

Cost of attending Williams College increases for all students in 2022-23 school year

Williams College reported a 3.5% increase in tuition for the 2022-23 academic year, according to its latest disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Richard Neal U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts - Official U.S. House Headshot

Richard Neal criticizes GOP health policy and marks Pearl Harbor anniversary

Rep. Richard Neal posted several messages between December 5-7 addressing Republican health care initiatives and honoring those lost at Pearl Harbor, including local hero Harry Chandler.

Greg Carvel, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutemen Men%27s Hockey - https://umassathletics.com/

Massachusetts hockey shuts out Northeastern 2-0 heading into semester break

Massachusetts hockey secured a 2-0 victory over #12/11 Northeastern on Sunday at Matthews Arena in Boston.

Edward Wingenbach, Ph.D., President - Hampshire College

Hampshire College sport coaches had an average salary of $7,420 in 2024

In 2024, the average salary for coaches at Hampshire College was $7,420, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Michael A. Elliott President - Amherst College

Cost of attending Amherst College increases for all students in 2022-23 school year

Amherst College reported a 4.8% increase in tuition for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the latest data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Frank Martin, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutemen Men%27s Basketball - https://umassathletics.com/

Minutemen secure home victory over UMass Lowell with balanced offensive effort

Massachusetts defeated UMass Lowell 80-60 in a men’s basketball game at the Mullins Center on Saturday.

Christine Engel, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutewomen Women%27s Track & Field - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass women’s track posts strong results to open indoor season at Harvard Classic

The University of Massachusetts women’s track and field team began their indoor season at the Harvard Classic in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Saturday.

David Jackson, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutemen Men%27s Track & Field - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass men’s track opens indoor season with six top-three finishes at Harvard Classic

The University of Massachusetts men’s track and field team began its indoor season at the Harvard Classic in Cambridge, achieving six top-three finishes on Saturday.

Mike Leflar, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutewomen Women%27s Basketball - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass women’s basketball falls short against Army in regional matchup

The University of Massachusetts women’s basketball team lost a close game to Army, 64-61, on Saturday at Cristl Arena in West Point, New York.

Greg Carvel, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutemen Men%27s Hockey - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass hockey falls to Northeastern in overtime after late rally

The University of Massachusetts men’s hockey team lost to Northeastern University 3-2 in overtime at Matthews Arena on Saturday night.

Maiya Otsuka, Head Coach at Mass. Amherst Minutewomen Women%27s Swimming & Diving - https://umassathletics.com/

UMass women’s swim team wins tri-meet against La Salle and Rhode Island

The University of Massachusetts women’s swimming team achieved victories over La Salle and Rhode Island in a tri-meet held Saturday at Kirk Pool in Philadelphia.

James F. Birge, Ph.D., President - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Average salary for sport coaches at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reached $25,490 in 2024

In 2024, the average salary for coaches at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts was $25,490, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ellen Kennedy President - Berkshire Community College

Cost of education at Berkshire Community College stays the same for all students in 2022-23 school year

Tuition rates for in-state students at Berkshire Community College remained steady for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the latest report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

James Bergeron, Chief Operating Officer - FSA, U.S. Department of Education - https://www.nasfaa.org/

Williams College coach earnings in 2024: How much did staff make?

In 2024, the average coaching salary at Williams College was $65,136, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sam Lafferty and Jake Lemelman -

Who from West Massachusetts area’s former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Dec. 8?

The upcoming week starting Monday, Dec. 8 will feature these former West Massachusetts area high school athletes.

Leon Botstein President - Bard College at Simon%27s Rock

Cost increased for all Bard College at Simon’s Rock students during 2022-23 school year

Tuition increased by 2.2% for the 2022-23 academic year at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, according to the latest data disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Patrick Tutwiler Massachusetts Secretary of Education - https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/bcnews/nation-world-society/education/lynch-school-graduate-named-mass-education-secretary.html

Test expectations: How many Williamsburg School District students failed to meet the Science MCAS expectations in 2023-24 school year?

Williamsburg School District: 5% of students failed the Science portion of the MCAS test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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