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Tour Henry Knox’s ‘Noble Train of Artillery’ Route Beginning June 19th

Published Jun 10, 2024 05:30PM

Tour Henry Knox’s ‘Noble Train of Artillery’ Route Beginning June 19th

One of the most iconic operations of the Revolutionary War was the transport of artillery and military munitions from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point to Boston by Col. Henry Knox. In the dead of winter, the “Noble Train of Artillery” was floated south on Lake George. After a heavy snowfall, the guns were pulled by sled from Lake George to Albany after crossing the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, and then hauled over the Berkshires to Boston.

At Boston the guns were placed on Dorchester Heights by George Washington’s army in March ... Read more

These CA Cities Are Among America’s Hottest Housing Market

Five California cities have landed on realtor.com's latest list of the 10 fastest-growing real estate markets in America. For sellers in these locales, the payoff can be massive. Some of these towns have seen home prices more than double since 2016.< ... Read more

Superintendent turnover: 3 big districts make important chan

Superintendent turnover continued its rapid clip over the last week with major changes in three larger districts.

Keith Posley resigned as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools after having led the district since 2018. Posley steppe ... Read more

Brink, Howard, Burdick and Van Lith chosen for US 3x3 basket

Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick and Hailey Van Lith will represent the United States in 3x3 basketball at the Paris Olympics this summer. Brink, Burdick and Van Lith led the U.S. to a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Burdick was als ... Read more

Springfield schools superintendent departs early amid calls for resignation over recorded remarks

Published Jun 06, 2024 09:41PM

The Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools is retiring effective Friday, amid growing calls for his resignation. Daniel Warwick was slated to retire June 28th, but moved to depart earlier after audio of him disparaging a school committee member and her family caused uproar throughout the city.

Warwick, who led the school district of some 24,000 students for the past 12 years, announced Thursday that he served his last day as superintendent.

A statement from the school department quoted a letter he submitted to Ma ... Read more

Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening Merriam-Webster Over 'Femal

A man enraged over dictionary definitions of “female,” “girl” and “woman” has pleaded guilty to threatening anti-LGBTQ violence against Merriam-Webster editors.

Jeremy David Hanson, 34, of Rossmoor, California, faces up to fi ... Read more

Divided Springfield School Committee picks new superintenden

Shortly after interviewing three finalists for superintendent, the Springfield, Massachusetts, School Committee on Thursday night chose Sonia Dinnall as the district's next leader.

Dinnall is the first woman and first Black woman to be S ... Read more

Rhyne Howard Selected to 2024 USA Basketball 3x3 Women’s N

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Rhyne Howard has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team, which will compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, it was announced by USA Basketball on Wednesday.

The roster, which ... Read more

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