Larry Smith, Author at Stirm Group

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Bruins players react to David Pastrnak’s benching

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Red Sox RF wins Gold Glove, is team’s first rookie winner since Fred Lynn in ‘75

The eye test suggested that Red Sox rookie Wilyer Abreu was one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball in 2024. Now, he has the hardware to back it up.Abreu was awarded the Gold Glove award among American League right fielders Sunday night, beating out...

By Larry Smith

Thanks to all who brought Westfield together for PumpkinFest (Letter)

WOW’s PumpkinFest 2024 is now a memory. Its overwhelming success will not be forgotten. When folks have a collective goal that emphasizes community, much can be accomplished that benefits all.During the divisive times in which we live, it is essential that we celebrate our differences...

By Larry Smith

Bruins forward fights to defend Matt Poitras after late hit

BOSTON — Trent Frederic badly wanted to fight late in the Bruins’ Saturday win over Philadelphia.He and Flyer forward Travis Konecny tried to slip the intervening linesmen to stage a proper bout. But to no avail as they had to settle for matching roughing calls.BETTING:...

By Larry Smith

4 Takeaways as Bruins hold off Kraken late

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Chicopee business owner proposes 61-unit affordable housing complex

CHICOPEE — The owner of an assisted living complex is planning a second project on a brownfield — this time to create affordable housing.David Spada, who developed River Mills Assisted Living on the former Facemate Factory site off West Main Street, is now planning a...

By Larry Smith

FanDuel promo code for NFL Week 9 SNF Colts vs Vikings: $150 in bonus and NBA League Pass

Sunday Night Football between the Vikings and Colts should be exciting. And with this FanDuel promo code (no code needed), new users can take advantage of a great two-for-one deal ahead of kickoff.Those who sign up today and bet $5 or more will win a...

By Larry Smith

Drake Maye: ‘Don’t know if anybody could have passed’ NFL’s concussion test

NASHVILLE — After getting pulled from last weekend’s win over the Jets by a concussion spotter, Drake Maye didn’t seem thrilled with the test he had to take on the sideline.Maye was diagnosed with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood,...

By Larry Smith

Springfield pastor visits Ghana to trace origins of her ancestors.

SPRINGFIELD — The Rev. Terrlyn Curry Avery stood in the darkness of a dungeon beneath a castle in Ghana, the emptiness revealing how her ancestors must have suffered in that place.“Enslaved people would be kept in a dungeon where they had to stay in their...

By Larry Smith

7 Patriots takeaways from OT thriller vs. Titans

NASHVILLE — A slog for most of the afternoon, the Patriots and Titans delivered a thrilling ending at Nissan Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Trailing 17-10 with 1:45 remaining, Drake Maye engineered game-tying drive that culminated in a touchdown with no time left off the clock....

By Larry Smith

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