If you’ve ever wondered how much money gets spent on Beacon Hill’s legion of lobbyists during every two-year legislative session, it helps to think big. How big? Think “chasing the money-lenders from the Temple” big. The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the Massachusetts...
Even though Tuesday’s moon is expected to be full, it is also likely to look as though it has a bite taken out of it.This year’s Harvest Moon is expected to emerge on Sept. 17, peaking at around 10:34 p.m., according to the Farmer’s Almanac....
A sweet and fruity smoothie made up of three flavors is a refreshingly fun drink that can be found at The Big E. Cinnamon Saloon in Southwick is known for its cinnamon rolls and other baked goods, such as strawberry shortcake, apple crisp, eclairs and...
There is no shortage of alcohol at The Big E.Between pickle beer, margaritas topped with cotton candy and buckets of rum, vendors at the fair manage to up their drinking game every year. But, if you’re not interested in alcohol while taking on the ginormous...
The unexpected phone calls came on a Friday, the week before country superstar Kenny Chesney would be performing for three nights at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.Chesney and his charitable foundation were quietly making donations to several Massachusetts non-profit organizations. By the time Chesney took the...
Barring a last-minute change, the Bruins look likely to start a training camp, dominated by goalie questions without their No. 1 guy.Restricted free agent Jeremy Swayman’s status will be the biggest concern obviously, but who’ll begin the season as his backup will be almost as...
FOXBOROUGH - One play away.That’s where Drake Maye sits. One Jacoby Brissett injury away from taking over as the Patriots starting quarterback.When Brissett was by driven to the turf by Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams late in the third quarter of Sunday’s overtime loss, and...
Early in 2021, ex-Alabama quarterbacks were the toast of the NFL. Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, who once shared a QB room in Tuscaloosa were all NFL starters and future No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young seemed likely to join them.Legendary coach Nick...
After a less-than-stellar NFL debut, Marvin Harrison Jr. had a bounce-back game in the Arizona Cardinals’ 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The wide receiver had four receptions for 130 yards with two touchdowns — a — in Week 2. “Once Kyler...
Dear Abby: I’m a mature male who had a weight problem years ago. When I turned 50, I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. I took my doctor’s advice about diet and 150 minutes of exercise a week. Fast-forward to today, and I...
