Foxboro News

Sen. Richard R. Tisei is minority leader of the Massachusetts State Senate. November 29, 2009 12:00 AM With the state's unemployment rate hovering dangerously close to 10 percent and more than 300,000 residents without a job, Massachusetts could use a plan for jump-starting the economy and getting people back to work.

Oct. 20, 2002: Taylor Twellman, middle, of the New England Revolution tries to dribble past Danny Califf, right, of the L.A. Galaxy during the MLS Cup final at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.

In an economic climate marked by failure and low sales, fast-casual stores have proven a veritable gold mine.

A school bus driver in Foxboro has been suspended with pay, pending an investigation into a complaint she dropped off a 10-year-old middle school student on busy street a quarter-mile from her home.

Mary Sheehan was traveling in the car driven by her husband Dominick, 75, of Hamden, Conn., when the accident occurred.

Sony Pictures Releasing's alternative content division the Hot Ticket is making its first foray in 3D with a Kenny Chesney concert pic.

More than 175 guests from Walpole and surrounding towns attended the annual Fall Supper on Oct.

With gold prices at an all time high - it's never been a better time to sell your unwanted gold, according to Richard Forman, owner of Crown Jewelers in Foxboro.

After being headquartered for almost 60 years at 34 Water St., the Fire District is looking to build a new fire station.

Breathalyzers are coming to the halls of a local high school. The school committee unanimously passed the measure Monday night for events where students are suspected to be under the influence.

From soaked roads to rough surf, the second Nor'easter in three days hit the state hard Sunday.

Students attending Foxborough High School could soon be subject to alcohol breath tests given by school administrators during school hours, pending school board approval later this month.

A&E 's "Intervention" specialist Jeff Van Vonderen says he doesn't like to go all Sopranos when he confronts addicts in need of rehab - but ultimately the goal is to make them an offer they can't refuse! "The stereotype is the 'Sopranos' intervention where everybody gets together with the addict and kicks the crap out of him," he said.

From the Massachusetts State Police Office of Public Affairs: On Wednesday, October 7, at approximately 7:58 a.m., Massachusetts State Police Troopers from the Foxboro Barracks responded to calls of a single-car motor vehicle crash in Norton on Route 495 northbound, north of Exit 10, which has resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to ...

H undreds of motorcyclists are set to roar into the South Shore tomorrow to raise cash for abused kids in memory of Rachel and Lillian Entwistle - the mom and baby girl murdered by depraved dad Neil.

Death By Fame no longer wants to be in the business of selling beer; they want to be the ones selling tickets.

Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV, whose federal courtroom was awash in competing human tragedies, yesterday sentenced a former teacher of the year to 70 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA, today announced that former New England Patriots' Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Grogan will receive a special award for his achievements both on and off the field at the Hockomock Area YMCA's fourth annual Legends Ball.

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry 's solo band, dubbed THE JOE PERRY PROJECT , will perform an intimate gig on Saturday, September 26 at the 400-seat Fusion 5 club out on Route 1 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Jed Gottlieb writes about music, film and pop culture for local, regional and national publications.