Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced its final round of fire equipment and fire safety education grants, totaling more than $3 million...
Dr. Gregory Rosenthal will begin as the new administrator of special services and student support services for the Westfield Public Schools on July 1. (SUBMITTED)The Westfield NewsWESTFIELD — At the School Committee meeting on April 7, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Human Services Director Michael Morris...
MassLive will release updated Bay State Conference boys lacrosse rankings every week during the regular season.Walpole (6-0, No. 2) Needham (4-3, No. 1)Wellesley (4-1, No. 4) Newton North (3-2, No. 5) Natick (5-1, No. 3) Milton (3-3, No. 6) Framingham (1-3, No. 7) Braintree (2-4,...
Dear Abby: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the right thing. She and my son have two young children together and full custody of his son from...
BOSTON — While there are injury concerns as the Celtics head into the playoffs, that doesn’t include Kristaps Porzingis. The talented big man dealt with some frustrating setbacks throughout the regular season, but now, he enters the postseason healthy and ready to go.For the Celtics...
The brilliant Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”When it comes to the climate crisis, this sentiment feels both reassuring and urgent. The problem is massive,...
BOSTON — Are the Bruins looking to fill their many open spots on their 2025-26 roster with players whose strengths will fit their coach?Or will they hire a coach whose strengths fit the plan for how they hope to construct the roster?That’s the chicken vs....
Remember Dominique Easley? As the New England Patriots’ first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the defensive tackle’s football career didn’t meet expectations. But since leaving football, he’s found success in real estate and construction. Here’s what Easley is up to these days:Where are former...
The Patriots need to hit on their draft picks. That’s the only way out of this rebuild. A team can only accomplish so much in free agency - and that’s been seen over the last two offseasons. If Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf want to...
BOSTON — The NHL Draft isn’t until late June. Free agency doesn’t start until July 1.Even if the Bruins wanted to get into the trade market, many of their potential partners are in the playoffs.As bad as the Bruins would like to start fixing things...
