BROCKTON — Brockton City Councilor-at-large Rita Mendes won the Democratic nomination for the all-Brockton majority-minority 11th Plymouth seat in the State House, soundly defeating veteran Ward 7 Councilor Shirley Asack.
We’ve got you covered on all things high school football in the South Shore and Brockton area. Here’s where you can find all our coverage from the games we’ve got circled, season previews and the area’s best players, teams and biggest storylines.
As a new school year has begun in Brockton, tensions continue to rise between district officials and its paraprofessionals, as the support staff enter the new school year without a new contract. On Sept. 1, a day before the school year started, over 100 people, including some from the teacher’s union, rallied outside Brockton High School to show their support for the paraprofessionals.
In case you missed it, here are five stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area that resonated with our readers.
Mendes soundly defeats Asack for Democratic nod in new Brockton seat
Brockton City Councilor-atlarge Rita Mendes won the Democratic nomination for the all-Brockton majority-minority 11th Plymouth seat in the State House, soundly defeating veteran Ward 7 Councilor Shirley Asack. “We registered a lot of people who voted for the first time,” said Mendes, “people who never voted before, but they were excited, because they believe in Brockton and that we can change things when we work together.”
‘A new dawn’: ‘A new dawn’: Mendes soundly defeats Asack for Democratic nod in new Brockton seat
Photos with supporters: Rita Mendes, Shirley Asack gather with supporters after 11th Plymouth primary election
Video interview: Mendes: ‘We registered a lot of people that voted for the first time’
West Bridgewater youth football president speaks out on school choice controversy
Late last month, The Enterprise wrote about two moms who are fighting for their kids to play on the West Bridgewater Youth Football Association’s (WBYFA) teams after they were told “no.” Now the president of the WBYFA Glenn Turner, has reached out to clarify his point of view of the situation. Amy Forster and Erica Kilcoyne are the moms of two kids from Easton and East Bridgewater. They are school choice, meaning, they go to school in West Bridgewater, despite not living there. “It’s a terrible situation,” “but this year, we have almost doubled our numbers than in previous years,” said Turner.
‘A terrible situation’: WB youth football prez speaks out on school choice controversy
Kids can’t play: Moms cry foul when sons are denied chance to play W. Bridgewater football — Here’s why
Veteran Plymouth County prosecutor suspended without pay after drunken driving arrest
The veteran Plymouth County assistant district attorney tasked with reviewing wrongful convictions has been placed on unpaid leave after Falmouth police arrested and charged him with drunken driving. Richard F. Linehan, 64, pleaded not guilty in Falmouth District Court to charges of drunken driving, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and possession of an open container of alcohol, according to court records. He lives in Hingham.
Plymouth County prosecutor suspended: Veteran Plymouth County prosecutor suspended without pay after drunken driving arrest
High School football roundup
High school football practices began on Aug. 19. We’ve got you covered on all things high school football in the South Shore and Brockton area. Here’s where you can find all our coverage from the games we’ve got circled, season previews and the area’s best players, teams and biggest storylines.
What teams will win: Predicting what South Shore high school football teams will win in Week 1
H.S. Football: Find all of our preseason coverage to get you ready for the year here
E.B. defeats W.B.: Go-ahead TD from East Bridgewater’s McLoud stamps a statement win over West Bridgewater
A New Wave: Abington High football team clings onto winning DNA after Super Bowl loss
‘Motivated to the max’: East Bridgewater High football hopes improvement follows in 2022
Breaking down Oliver Ames: Trio of standout linemen enforce a veteran presence for the Oliver Ames High football team
Holbrook/Avon football: Holbrook/Avon’s new head football coach is embracing his unexpected opportunity
Breaking down Middleboro: Tullish, Fuller and Briggs lead cast set to run it back for Middleboro High football team
Breaking down Randolph: Two-way star Greg Izedonmwen leads charge to defend Randolph High’s Super Bowl title
Breaking down Stoughton: Once a smash-hit sophomore, QB Jarred Daughtry back to lead the Stoughton offense in 2022
Whitman-Hanson football: Newfound confidence has Evan Casey and Will Frazier ready to roll for Whitman-Hanson
Brockton photographer built a name for himself without resources — now has a studio
Photographers have the ability to make simple moments last forever. Kevin Augustin, 35, a selftaught photographer, found this passion by picking up a camera and believing in himself. Augustin’s photography journey started in 2012 when he purchased a simple DSLR camera and began manipulating images. Now the budding artist has a studio in Stoughton to take on projects from his wildest imagination.
Self-taught artist opens studio: Brockton photographer built a name for himself without resources — now has a studio
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