A Massachusetts man has spent more of his life behind bars than outside of it.During Henry “Hank” Houghton’s 40 years in prison, his entire family died, including his 12-year-old daughter, who was killed by a drunken driver.But on Wednesday, Houghton focused on moving forward, dedicating...
Fall foliage in northern New England has passed its peak, but there’s still time to catch vibrant colors north of Massachusetts.That being said, fall colors are still at their peak in parts of southern New England, including Massachusetts, according to Yankee Magazine. Much of the...
When we think of haunted locations, we often think of historic homes, old cemeteries and other places that serve as monuments to a bygone age. But in a state as old as Massachusetts, many buildings still in use today have storied histories dating back hundreds...
Cornelius Shea, an independent candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2nd Massachusetts District, calls himself a J.F.K. Democrat and says he’s focusing on three issues: immigration, inflation and a call for term limits.“I didn’t leave the Democratic Party; the Democratic Party left...
FOXBOROUGH – The cracks are showing in the foundation. We’ll soon find out if the Patriots are going to break.Jerod Mayo’s team enters this weekend’s divisional matchup with the Patriots in turmoil. After their disaster in London, people outside of Gillette Stadium were upset after...
WESTFIELD — Throughout her nearly four decades as a registered nurse at Baystate Noble Hospital, Pamela Fournier has continuously gone above and beyond expectations. During the COVID-19 pandemic she worked tirelessly, always taking additional shifts.Her dedication to her patients is why Fournier will receive the...
Dear Abby: I have been married to “Ellis,” a wonderful man, for a year and a half. This is a second marriage for each of us. My older children are on their own. Ellis has three boys (ages 15, 21 and 23) who live with...
CHESTNUT HILL — Boston College has repeatedly shown the capacity of turning a commanding early lead into a heartbreaking loss.Louisville rallied from a 13-point first half deficit to defeat BC 31-27 before a crowd of 42,887 in an ACC match on Friday night at Alumni...
Dear Eric: My parents divorced when I was 5 and my brother was 3. He went with our father and I with our mother. We saw each other on holidays and summers. Both parents remarried and had two more children. There is a seven- to...
I hope everyone had good week. The leaves seemed to have hit their peak, and the Pioneer Valley has been absolutely gorgeous this week. While it has been unseasonably warm this week, I would like to remind everyone that my office is readily available to...