Tears started rolling down Allen Alston‘s face at the mention of his mother, who died in July 2024. But Alston couldn’t reach up to wipe them away — his hands remained tightly shackled to his waist. On Wednesday, Alston, 47, appeared in front of the...
Sean Kelly of Plainville who won $1 million playing the lottery.(Massachusetts State Lottery)A man from Massachusetts won $1 million after he bought a winning “Monopoly” lottery ticket. Sean Kelly, of Plainville, won $1 million in the “$1,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” scratch ticket game.He chose the cash...
The Harwich Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership with The Grateful Mug, a collaboration that represents the best of what community has to offer — connection, opportunity and inclusion. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to nurturing local talent and preparing future employees for...
Dear Abby: I’m a 23-year-old college graduate who was lucky enough to land a job in my field of study. The job is located in my hometown. Because I couldn’t afford my own apartment, I moved back in with my parents. The situation was supposed...
The NBA salary cap stinks.This will sound provincial because it’s the Celtics who are victimized by the league’s complicated system of taxes, aprons, exceptions and repeaters.But it stinks. A lot.The Celtics are being penalized for smart drafts and crafty trades and the fact that their...
Dear Eric: Can you offer any advice about a good friend who lets her dog jump in my pool? I have an inground vinyl liner pool, so one concern is the dog could damage the liner with its nails or teeth. And my friend does...
Dear Annie: I’ve been dating my boyfriend, “Dylan,” for almost two years. He’s perfect except for the fact that he avoids conflict like the plague. If I bring up anything even slightly uncomfortable — like that something he said hurt my feelings — he either...
The action at The All England Lawn and Tennis Club continues on Friday, July 4 as the third round of the Wimbledon Championships begins.The third round is scheduled to start at 6 a.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch can...
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your trail running gear, this is your sign to shop. HOKA’s top-rated trail shoes, the Challenger 7, Speedgoat 6, and Mafate Speed 4, are all on sale now, and select styles are marked down under $100.Women's Challenger 7$145 $99.99Grab...
A popular Northampton beach will be closed on July 4 and throughout the holiday weekend due to an ongoing “lifeguard shortage,” the city’s aquatics supervisor announced Thursday. Musante Beach, which is located in Leeds village, was also closed last weekend amid the city’s struggle to...
