SPRINGFIELD — A visit to Puerto Rico means a visit to one of the many chinchorros, food stalls often found in neighborhoods or near the beach. They are inspirations for what Eric Maldonado wants to do with a new restaurant opening on State Street.“When you...
In terms of pure flavor, the soup dumplings from Yume Dumplings might be my favorite thing to eat in Worcester. Every time I’ve gotten them, I’ve done a little dance like I’d just won a prize.In a way, I had. There aren’t many places outside...
During the team’s annual NFL draft party, Patriots personnel head Eliot Wolf was asked about Stefon Diggs recent visit to Foxborough to meet with the team’s brass.Wolf characterized the two-day visit as a chance for the team to get a handle on where the star...
Jeremy Swayman said he didn’t like Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper grabbing Marat Khusnutdinov and ripping the Bruins' forward’s helmet off.So the Bruins goalie went to center ice to challenge his counterpart to fight and was ready to go when Kuemper skated out to engage.But the...
Dear Eric: I’m a grown woman in a healthy relationship with two children of my own, and I can’t stand being around my dad. I’m resentful of him for a childhood full of emotional abuse that I feel has stunted my personal development. I’m working...
FOXBOROUGH - During the NFL’s scouting combine last month, Eliot Wolf insisted the Patriots were going to take the “best player available” in the upcoming draft.Wolf, who was on hand for the team’s annual draft party for season ticket holders on Sunday, basically doubled-down on...
Dear Annie: First, I just want to say how much I appreciate your columns! I always enjoy your insights.Recently, my newspaper ran the column with a letter from “Feeling Undervalued,” the woman who was frustrated that her husband didn’t buy her small gifts for occasions...
Springfield - The Forest Park Civic Association is hosting a free community forum and informational meeting on the major reconstruction of the “X” intersection at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. The event, open to all, will be held at 52Sumner (the former Faith Church)...
Dear Eric: I have been divorced for nearly 10 years. My ex-husband had an affair when I was a new mother and abandoned me after 16 years of marriage.At this point we share an 11-year-old daughter. He married the other woman last summer, and they...
Music instructor Desmond Roberts is already accustomed to making the 120 mile commute from his home in Corona, California to his teaching job in Los Angeles. And after nailing his “American Idol” audition, Roberts will be driving back to L.A. soon — this time with...
