MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Black leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest.Profiles of these leaders will be published leading up to the Juneteenth holiday on June 19. These...
BOSTON — All the way back in training camp, when Jordan Walsh first met his new Celtics teammates, it was natural to be a little starstruck. Just months before, the then-teenage Walsh was busy watching the C’s on his television in the playoffs.But as Walsh’s...
Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, “Faces of the Housing Crisis.” Are you experiencing housing issues or have a housing-related problem you want us to investigate? Email suggestions to nsampath@repub.com and gjochem@repub.com.SPRINGFIELD — Michael Wright was not surprised when his landlords...
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BOSTON — With less than a minute left in the first quarter, the Celtics made a 3-pointer that didn’t mean much in their Game 1 win, but it may be significant in the series.Jrue Holiday threw a jump pass on the break to Sam Hauser...
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker liked his odds. The first time he met Joe Milton III, they were at a Knoxville gym. That’s where Volunteers football players typically gathered to play hoops during the offseason.Hooker figured he had a better chance to take down his new...
BOSTON — The Celtics don’t need much motivation now that they have a 1-0 lead on the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They’re just three wins away from hanging Banner No. 18, so it’s clear the team knows the stakes.Still, C’s coach Joe Mazzulla has...
Dear Abby: I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my in-laws. We live half a continent apart, so although we video chat often, we get to see them in person only two or three times a year. They are recent retirees, and we...
Dear Readers: As I announced previously, my final “Ask Amy” column in this space will run on June 30. (Readers will be able to find me through my newsletter and at amydickinson.com.)Until then, I’ll occasionally open my files and rerun some previously published Q&As. The...
Dear Annie: For years, I have tried to have a relationship with my two daughters-in-law, and at some point, I finally gave up. Now, when we get together, the family gatherings are not horrible. But at best, they are superficial.It is very difficult to have...