In a state consistently viewed as a national leader in education, Massachusetts is still trying to rebound from the pandemic, especially in literacy. While students of all backgrounds are struggling, low-income and students of color are being left behind, said Jennie Williamson, state director of...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer completed a recent rookie assignment flawlessly, buying 45-50 coffees for players and staff.“They (called in) the order the night before,” manager Alex Cora said at JetBlue Park on Wednesday. “They called the place and they set...
BOSTON — Every time the Thunder looked like they were going to pull away from the Celtics, the reigning champs responded right back. But by the end of the game, the C’s didn’t have enough makes as they fell 118-112 to the Thunder on Wednesday...
A total lunar eclipse is about to be visible in the night sky Thursday night into Friday morning, when the moon should transition from appearing bright white to orange-red.Most of the Western Hemisphere should see the moon change color as it passes through the darkest...
Threats to move the St. Patrick’s Day Parade — a 124-year-old South Boston tradition — to downtown Boston have ruffled feathers among residents and business owners. “I hope that doesn’t happen,” said Ronak Patel, a South Boston resident, told MassLive on Wednesday. “A lot of...
Editor’s Note: Sebastian Restrepo is a multimedia specialist at MassLive. The “Forgotten Mass.” photo series represents some of the work he captures from his travels across Massachusetts and beyond. It focuses on abandoned places, hidden gems, historical relics and forgotten lands. If you’d like to...
Remember Malcolm Butler? He was the hero of Super Bowl XLIX and was famously benched in Super Bowl LII. What’s he up to these days? Let’s check in with the former Pro Bowl cornerback.Where are former Patriots now? CB Malcolm Butler (2014-2017, 2022)Butler last appeared...
Familiarity has been a theme with many of the Patriots free agent signings.So it should come as no surprise that the Patriots are kicking the tires on another linebacker who played for Mike Vrabel.According to a source, the Patriots have shown some interest in Jack...
BOSTON — As a lifelong Panthers fan, Blake Freedland spent years rooting against the Bruins and Brad Marchand, but admitted the forward was always a player he’d gladly welcome.“I always said to Bruins fans, ‘I hate him more than any player. But if we had...
BOSTON — While the Thunder have the league’s best defense, the Celtics were still getting through with production via the 3-pointer. Through the first half, the C’s even made history as their 36 3-point attempts were the most in any half in an NBA game.However,...