During this time of year, street vendors line their stands with marigolds. The flowers will adorn multi-tier ofrendas—altars full of food, calaveras (or sugar skulls), and pictures of dead loved ones. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition rooted...
As Massachusetts grapples with record warmth and an extended dry spell, forecasters at the National Weather Service have set down a red flag warning for the entire state for “critical fire conditions.”The warning comes as the state deals with growing drought conditions, particularly in Eastern...
A 1,022-square-foot house built in 1923 has changed hands. The historic property located at 38 Henderson Street in Needham was sold on Oct. 11, 2024, for $2,970,000, or $2,906 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes two bedrooms and one bath. The...
A woman who worked at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Massachusetts' largest biotech company, was sentenced to prison on Thursday for defrauding the company of at least $2.5 million, acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua S. Levy’s office announced. Priya Bhambi, 40, of Brookline, will serve 46 months...
When Dakin Humane Society’s Pet Health Center opened in the summer of 2022, it was the fulfillment of a long-held goal to offer nonemergency veterinary services for cats and dogs already in homes in our community. There were several reasons why we considered it important.When...
The new Starbucks drinks inspired by “Wicked” are exactly what they look like. Elphaba‘s Cold Brew is a frigid jolt of caffeine with a brain-bamboozling combo of mint and matcha. Glinda‘s Pink Potion is a delicious Refresher-style drink that lacks the dark magic of coffee.They‘re...
Three teenagers were arrested in connection with a triple shooting in Methuen in October that left a 17-year-old in critical condition, police said.Jayden Moreno, 18, of Methuen, Reggie Wells, 18, of Salem, New Hampshire and a 16-year-old boy, whose name was not released, all face...
The Celtics winning streak to begin the season came to a halt Wednesday night in Indiana but there are plenty of things to be excited about with the defending champions to begin the year. With turmoil hitting other key teams in the East let’s talk trades...
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Nine teams across two divisions from the Bay State Conference will be participating in the MIAA state volleyball tournaments beginning Thursday.In Div. I, the conference will be represented by No. 1 Newton North (19-1), No. 2 Brookline (15-3), No. 5 Needham (14-5), No. 14 Natick...
