BOSTON — A year ago, Connor Wong emerged as the Red Sox’ No. 1 catcher. He did so largely based on his defensive ability, including a strong throwing and athleticism that’s highly rare for the position.But Wong wasn’t satisfied with being a defense-first receiver and...
Before Wednesday night, Game 5s had been a house of horrors at TD Garden in recent years for the Celtics. The team dropped two of their three contests last postseason on the Garden parquet and went 0-2 at home in Game 5s during their NBA...
The state’s Department of Environmental Protection will dedicate new funding to nearly double the number of PurpleAir sensors being deployed in communities to detect fine particulate matter. The plan is to distribute 202 sensors in this round of investment, in addition to 248 given out...
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the state, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest.Profiles of these leaders will be published through...
MassDOT announced a five-year, $63 million plan to install EV charging stations no more than 50 miles apart in an effort to reduce “range anxiety” and encourage the transition from fossil-fueled vehicles to carbon-neutral vehicles.The project is supported by funding from the U.S. Department of...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D The prime directive for police officers is to protect the innocent, and there are none so innocent as children. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), there were 558,899 victims of child abuse and neglect across the...
PRESS RELEASERESTON, Va. — The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today its Emergency Management Resource Guide is now available in Spanish. The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services, and capabilities available...
By Todd RichmondAssociated PressMOUNT HOREB, Wis. — Witnesses described children fleeing amid the sound of gunshots near a Wisconsin middle school where authorities said an active shooter was “neutralized” outside the building Wednesday. There were no reported injuries to those inside the school.Authorities in Mount...
PRESS RELEASECARLSBAD, Calif. — GATORZ Eyewear, the premier American manufacturer of high-performance eyewear, and the Navy SEAL Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization supporting Naval Special Warfare (NSW) warriors and their families, are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative product: the Navy SEAL Foundation...
PRESS RELEASESTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (May 1, 2024)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that registration is open for its Swatting Masterclass, a free virtual event on May 22 designed to educate emergency-response organizations—primarily 911 centers and law-enforcement agencies but also fire/rescue and emergency medical agencies—regarding strategies to...
