Week 15 ended with the Baltimore Ravens blowing out the San Francisco 49ers Monday night.Lamar Jackson enhanced his MVP chances, while Brock Purdy (4 turnovers) took a blow torch to his hopes for the award, as it was no contest between two teams that are...
Jack Jones played a part in the Raiders’ Week 16 upset against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. The former New England Patriots cornerback had a pick-six in Las Vegas’ 20-14 win to help move his team to 7-8 on the season.The defense as...
It wasn’t long ago, when it looked like the Patriots wouldn’t win another game. That was after losing to the Giants Week 12.Of late, however, they’ve haven’t acted like one of the league’s tomato cans. They’ve managed to win two of their last three games...
From the migrant shelter crisis and the exploding cost and availability of housing to a renewed debate over a gun violence reduction bill and efforts to tackle prescription drug prices, the Massachusetts Legislature faced no shortage of challenges in 2023.Now, as the majority-Democrat body heads...
Legislation providing in vitro fertilization therapy to LGBTQ+ Massachusetts veterans faces a January hearing. The federal Veterans Administration does not allow such therapy to veterans in same-sex marriages.The Healey administration filed legislation called the Hero Act to provide a range of services to Massachusetts veterans,...
SPRINGFIELD — Chicopee Fire Chief Dan Stamborski had the pleasure of working alongside his father when they were both on the force. He then endured the heartache of watching his dad die because of his time on the force.Robert Stamborski served as an EMT and...
LOS ANGELES — The Celtics continue to pour it on offensively as they’ll come home to Boston after a 3-1 West Coast road trip. Jrue Holiday said they played pretty well, though he wishes they could’ve come away with four wins instead. Still, it was an...
WESTFIELD — In a 10-3 vote, the City Council last week rejected a proposal to use Community Preservation Act funds to build a playground at the new elementary school being built on Franklin Street.The Community Preservation Commission voted in favor of funding the project at...
Dear Annie: I wanted to make a comment on your recent response to the article, “My husband wants to limit how much we spend on sick pets.” Although I wholeheartedly agree with your response to consult with the writer’s partner prior to getting an animal,...
Dear Readers: As I offer my 20th annual year-end “charity roundup,” I’d like to remind readers that while charity truly does begin at home, it need not stay there.Those who can afford to share their material wealth should give abundantly, donating locally to the local...
