Dear Eric: My mother is 88 and recently entered a nursing home. She has not been diagnosed with any specific mental deterioration, but she has become very forgetful. The problem is that she is a voracious gossip. She has always had a proclivity toward spreading...
WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge 1481 on 5 Franklin St. is holding a comedy night fundraiser on Sat., Feb. 28, featuring Charlie Nadler, Paul Nardizzi and Kristy Kielbasinski. The host for the evening is comedian Jim Ruberti of Cape Cod.Tickets are $25 and...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s only mid-February and free agents remain on the market, many now steeply discounted. It’s quite possible, then, that the Red Sox could still add a reliever or two or another depth piece before Opening Day.But it’s safe to assume that...
The Celtics are the surprise story of the NBA as we enter the All-Star Break with the fourth-best record in the league despite playing without star Jayson Tatum for the entire year. The team now is poised to make some noise entering the East playoffs...
FORT MYERS — Something was different during Brayan Bello’s live batting practice Thursday.The Red Sox pitcher added a curveball to his arsenal. Bello was working on a curveball when he signed with Boston in 2017, and worked on a slower one in 2023 with former...
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s 14-month fight to force the Legislature to heed the will of the voters and throw open its books has turned into one of state politics’ longest-running reality shows.On one level, it’s a lot of fun watching the Methuen pol throw elbows...
Those who love hanging out at The Tall Ship in East Boston during the summer now have an excuse to check out the popular hangout spot this winter.After announcing it last month, The Rink at The Tall Ship in East Boston officially opened on Wednesday,...
MARLBOROUGH — Apex Entertainment doesn’t need to offer a fluffy, delicious pretzel the size of a large pizza. But they did it anyway.It’s one of the little touches (and massive accommodations) that make the Marlborough multiplex of fun stand out from other entertainment spots across...
Karen Guregian’s football analysis is sponsored by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, a Leading Boston Personal Injury Firm. Kyle Williams flashed at times during his rookie season. The Patriots wide receiver teased with his speed, and playmaking ability. He just didn’t do enough to validate his...
Nearly every fifth grader at Gerena Community School in Springfield is online — many with their own phones, all with access to computers and gaming systems. The room buzzes at the mention of popular games like Roblox and Fortnite.The students hang on every word from...
