FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox righty Josh Winckowski pitched the third most innings (83 ⅓ innings) among major league relievers in 2023.But the 2024 season didn’t go as well. His ERA jumped from 2.88 ERA to 4.14. He got optioned to Triple-A Worcester twice,...
Dear Eric: The question from “Confused Son” about his 80-something dad and stepmom’s new hesitation to accepting invitations touched my heart.When I was in my 40s and 50s, my husband and I were in full-time careers, raising three kids, visiting colleges, attending school and social...
Over the past couple of weeks, MassLive asked girls basketball coaches and athletic directors to reflect on their team — and specifically the unsung heroes that make their program run successfully.For some coaches, it’s the player who showed up every day despite injury. For others,...
Over the past couple weeks, MassLive asked boys basketball coaches and athletic directors to reflect on their team — and specifically the unsung heroes that make their program run successfully.For some coaches, it’s the player who showed up every day despite injury. For others, it’s...
A Lynn man died after his SUV crashed into a dump truck on the Spaulding Turnpike in Dover, New Hampshire on Thursday, New Hampshire State Police said. At around 8:02 a.m., state troopers learned of a crash from an automatic crash-detection notification from a cell...
A driver was seriously hurt and hospitalized following a crash in Walpole Thursday afternoon, the Walpole Police Department said. Walpole police and firefighters closed down Summer Street to the town line with Norfolk after a report of a serious crash, the police department said in...
“The Wiz,” currently at The Bushnell, sizzles on every level. Hannah Beachler’s psychedelic sets and Daniel Brodie’s incredible video and projections are mind-blowing. Ryan J. O’Gara’s lighting bedazzles, and Sharen Davis’ costumes are bright, bold and sassy. This high tech opulence makes this half-century musical...
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board continued its discussions on a draft bylaw to regulate town-owned property during its meeting Monday, but it became clear there are minor differences of opinion between the board members on how to comprehensive the bylaw should be.“This bylaw is trying...
SOUTHWICK — The Planning Board’s decision to approve the site plan and special permit for the Pioneer Valley Trading Co. Tuesday was the culmination of a nearly two-year process to allow two recreational marijuana retailers to open in town.“Thank you very much,” said Jason Fiore,...
In a thrilling rematch from last year’s state quarterfinals, No. 2 Norwell defeated No. 6 Taconic, 65-46, in this year’s Division 3 state semifinals—avenging last season’s overtime loss—to earn a spot in the program’s first-ever state title game.The Clippers (24-0) are one of just two...