Dear Eric: We’ve had some improvements done on our home lately, and for each job I would get quotes from two different contractors for comparison. There would be the typical friendly back-and-forth between us and the contractors as we work out the details of their...
People traveling to see New England’s fall foliage often have to plan their vacations early. One expert is offering his advice. Photographer and leaf peeping expert Jeff Folger, nicknamed Jeff Foliage, believes this year could have a “spectacular fall foliage season.” But, he warns, this...
The push to bring back rent control in Massachusetts could be put directly to the voters next year in the form of a ballot question. Housing advocates said Wednesday that they plan to collect signatures this fall to put the measure on the ballot. Language...
While the Celtics have already had a busy offseason, the front office continued tweaking the roster Tuesday while shedding salary in the process. The first move was trading Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Jazz, acquiring undrafted wing RJ Luis in return. Then...
FOXBOROUGH - Joint practices act as a reality check for NFL teams.If there’s an area of weakness, or an area suspected of weakness, it’ll be exposed.For the Patriots, they have a few spots that qualify under that heading, but one is more glaring than the...
Dear Abby: I’ve been happily married for 31 years. I love my wife, but we are now more like roommates or friends than the lovers we were initially. We are also not soulmates. We both agree that few couples are. But I met my soulmate...
Dear Eric: I was diagnosed some years ago with Alzheimer’s. My husband of 45 or so years is wonderful but even he and many of my friends do not understand that I no longer have choices. I know they all mean well, but I have...
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Dear Annie: I’m a mother of four, and a few years ago, during a difficult time, my former in-laws generously fostered my two youngest children, now 13 and 9. They’ve remained involved and caring, and I’m truly grateful.The problem is my 13-year-old son often feels...
Upcoming program at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Monday, Aug. 11, “Music Mondays,” featuring Mike Cobb & The Crevulators, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from Hand Crafted Catering + Events, and beer...
