Members of the public can finally get a look at the $29,000 oil-on-canvas memorialization of Gov. Charlie Baker’s eight years in the corner office.Baker’s official portrait, unveiled at a private soiree Dec. 21 in the State House library, was up on the wall this week...
I voted for 10 players — Adrián Beltré, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Billy Wagner, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer, Gary Sheffield, Andruw Jones and Bobby Abreu — on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot.There are 26 candidates on the ballot. A voter can vote for up...
If you are among the lucky ones still in fantasy mode this weekend, congratulations.If you’re still beating yourself up for starting Kenneth Walker over Jayden Reed three weeks ago, thus ruining an otherwise enjoyable fantasy football season, it’s time to move on.But before we close...
New Year’s Eve is this weekend. What happens if you forget a bottle of bubbly or need last-minute party snacks Sunday?If you’re out celebrating in Massachusetts on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, you’re probably in luck and can stop at a store ...
SPRINGFIELD — Just before City Council President Jesse Lederman adjourned his last meeting as a city legislator, he told his fellow councilors and the audience he had no regrets over his six years in office.“The work we do on the City Council really does matter,”...
BOSTON — When the Celtics were down 19 points going into halftime, there was some grumbling coming from the TD Garden faithful. The C’s played arguably their worst half of the season, so the complaints weren’t exactly surprising.But as the Celtics put together their comeback...
We’re running a mailbag on Fridays during the season. If you have questions on the Patriots, NFL, or want gripe about past answers, email cmason@masslive.com or tweet @bychrismason. Now let’s get to this week’s questions!How many wins would the Patriots have if Bailey Zappe started...
Hundreds of UMass Amherst students enter Whitmore administrative building to protest the university's ties with war profiteers and call for a ceasefire and end of the blockade on Gaza Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2023. (Hoang ‘Leon’ Nguyen / The Republican)Leon Nguyen...
BOSTON — When the Celtics played perhaps their worst half of the season Thursday, all C’s coach Joe Mazzulla saw was an opportunity. Sure, they were down 19 points to the Pistons, who were on a 27-game losing streak coming into the game.But bad halves...
FOXBOROUGH – As soon as the ball was snapped, the Denver Broncos blitzed. The defense sent six players rushing toward five Patriots offensive linemen. As the pocket collapsed in under 2.3 seconds, Bailey Zappe never lost sight of his target.Amid the chaos, the Patriots quarterback...