Dear Eric: One of my closest lifelong friends passed away recently. I’ve been friends with her husband also, since their marriage, where I was a bridesmaid. Their 50th anniversary is coming up next month. I’m heartbroken that “Lou” won’t have his wife, my friend, there...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D In the mountains, in the forest, or in the water people get lost, injured, or trapped. They need to be found and rescued no matter what their peril. The key to successful search and rescue (SAR) operations is the right...
Dear Annie: I want to know why people think it’s OK to harass and abuse other people. My ex brought his girlfriend home, and they spent the night in the garage. That was when we were still married.Then he took my 5-year-old daughter out on...
HOUSTON — Houston, the Red Sox have a bullpen problem.What could have been considered a momentary blip on the radar in the days after the All-Star break has turned into a full-fledged five-alarm fire for the Red Sox, who are seeing a concerning late-game script...
Dear Eric: My adult nephew and his girlfriend recently had a child. They are both in their mid-30s and neither has gainful employment. My nephew has also struggled with mental health issues. His mother passed away several years ago, so his remaining family system consists...
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! Someone in California had a winning ticket for Monday’s drawing. The Powerball lottery jackpot had reset after one lucky winner in Pennsylvania won $212 million in the August 12 drawing....
HOUSTON — The Astros were in quite the giving mood Monday night. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, so was their bullpen.Boston coughed up yet another late-game lead as Yainer Diaz walked it off against Kenley Jansen with a solo blast to deep left to give...
Contestants interact in real life and from behind a digital wall in the new reality TV series, “The Anonymous” airing on Monday, August 19. The new series will premiere three new episodes at 11 p.m. ET on the USA Network. Those without cable can watch...
WORCESTER – The Worcester Railers, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders along with the Worcester Railers Booster Club, dropped off over 200 backpacks on Monday morning to the Friendly House of Worcester ahead of the coming school year.The bags, purchased and assembled by...
EASTHAMPTON — An Easthampton man is alleging that a trucking company did not include a collision warning and automatic emergency braking system for a recently-built tractor trailer, which could have prevented the death of his wife.Joseph Bock, the plaintiff, is alleging that a trucking company...