The New England Patriots will be getting a new alternate jerseys this season as part of the NFL’s new program.Nike announced Tuesday that the NFL is kicking off “Rivalries,” a program in which teams will wear special uniforms for select home games against rivals.An important...
Police in Massachusetts are warning high school students about the dangers of a common prank. “We know it’s been happening for years and, so far, no serious incidents in Wrentham. But, in other communities across the country, students have been shot by unsuspecting homeowners,” Wrentham...
A 62-year-old man walking on the road in Pittsfield on Monday afternoon was hit and killed by a driver.Shawn Ouillette, of Pittsfield, was pronounced dead at the hospital on April 28, according to the Pittsfield Police Department. Ouillette was walking on the northbound side near...
Dear Eric: Although I’m six years older than my brother, I have always considered us close. After our parents passed many years ago, that all seemed to change. I’m thankful for holidays and our birthdays as they are now the only time I get a...
Three large lottery prizes were claimed in Massachusetts on Monday — and all three winning tickets were from the same new game. The top prize was worth $1 million, while the other two were each worth $100,000. The three winning tickets were sold at convenience...
SOUTHWICK — On Saturday, the Southwick Historical Society formally dedicated a granite marker it placed just off the rail trail near Congamond Lake to show residents and visitors the route of the former New Haven and Northampton Canal.The marker was placed there by the society...
WESTFIELD — Stanley Park will officially open for the season with its third annual Whimsical Fairy Walk on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Creativity and wonders of the natural world...
Since they first entered elementary school, Catherine and Jaclyn McPhee had played softball together. As seniors at Braintree High School, though, the twins went their separate ways in the spring season. Catherine opted to run spring track and Jaclyn stayed with softball, a captain and...
SOUTHWICK — One of the residents of Miller Road who raised questions in October about the town’s short-term rental bylaw, specifically about its enforcement, will ask Town Meeting in May to repeal the bylaw after filing a citizens’ petition last week.“The town needs to apply...
Dear Abby: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved...