I should have written this column in time for Flag Day, but I got busy. That’s on me. The summer has flown by with golf, baseball, beach excursions, barbecues, family visits, get-togethers with friends, and so on.Before you know it, it’s Labor Day, and you...
CHICAGO — As the Democratic National Convention entered its final hours on Thursday, delegates from one of the bluest states in the country said they’re taking encouragement and hope home with them.Over four days this week, 116 Democratic delegates from the Bay State formally nominated...
There were giant lines for the giant mozzarella sticks at The Big E after the cheesy treat went viral on TikTok last year. This year, fairgoers might get a slight break from the lines as there will be two options for the unique food. The...
A jump in rental costs at One Cottage Street in Easthampton has led over 20 artists to leave as the deadline to sign a new lease agreement creeps closer.Since the spring, artists in collaboration with a coalition called “Art Stays Here” have been fighting for...
Legendary rock duo Hall & Oates may no longer be together because of a legal dispute between its members, but one of the bandmates says this has given him the opportunity to fully devote himself to his solo career for the first time.“I was never...
While the largest fair in New England is still weeks away, a Connecticut bakery has been preparing since the start of August.“All of it is from scratch. Literally in our bakery they’re mixing the apple mixture by hand for the crisp. Everything is homemade,” said...
We don’t yet know the fate of the 2024 Red Sox. That will be determined over the next six weeks and whether the team can’t snap its DNP streak when it comes to participating in the postseason remains to be seen.That said, it’s not too...
We’re running a mailbag every Friday during training camp. If you have questions on the Patriots, NFL, or want to gripe about past answers, email cmason@masslive.com or tweet @bychrismason. Now let’s get to this week’s questions!Is the Tyquan Thornton hype this season for real? Or is he just a good practice...
By Morgan WomackPortland Press HeraldPORTLAND, Maine — Portland police say they are seeing results after spending $300,000 on new recruiting videos and a website that promote the department as a unique team.The department used federal funding to hire an outside company, Epic, that specializes in...
DEAR ABBY: My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on normal conversation, so I asked her if, in the future, she could please put...