Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Life Care has achieved a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in three areas. For home health services, Holyoke VNA achieved four stars in Quality of Patient Care and Patient Survey Rating. Hospice Life Care also...
A man who was sentenced to life without parole for a 1993 murder has been granted parole after a court ruling made him eligible for release.The Massachusetts Parole Board on Oct. 7 unanimously voted to grant parole to Mark Van Winkle, who has been incarcerated...
SOUTHWICK — While Planning Board chair Jessica Thornton was pleased the Dunkin’ drive-thru lane at 397 College Highway was being reconfigured, she professed to being “shocked” the work had started before the Planning Board had signed off the business’ request for a minor site plan...
A state-of-the-art racing arcade in Boston is helping guests take a victory lap with a new food deal.F1 Arcade in the city’s Seaport district is revving up afternoons with its “Appy Hour” offer from 3-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The special menu features $5 beer...
I got bamboozled by Burger King because I breezed past the fine print for its new Halloween-themed “Monster Meal.”The Jack-O’Lantern Whopper is just a normal Whopper with a bun that’s been dyed orange. The Vampire Nuggets are normal chicken nuggets in a different shape.But the...
BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stresses it frequently when it comes to the defensive side of the ball. A possession only ends in two ways: A defensive rebound or a turnover. So, it’s a non-negotiable and priority that the Celtics must rebound on every...
Much of the 2025 Patriots campaign was billed as being a referendum on Drake Maye.Do they have the guy? Or not?Is Maye the real deal? Can he adapt to Josh McDaniels’ complex offense?More important, can he elevate a team that might not be as talent-laden...
Dear Abby: This letter is embarrassing to write. When calling in a fast-food order, my husband wants me to ask the price of each item and becomes upset if they vary from the online menu price. I understand that in this economy, there are bound...
A nor’easter is expected to bring flooding, power outages and cold weather to Massachusetts as heavy rain and high winds hit the commonwealth. A nor’easter can have impacts similar to a hurricane and multiple warnings have been issued, including a coastal flood advisory and a...
A nor’easter is expected to bring flooding, power outages and cold weather to Massachusetts starting Sunday night. Multiple warnings have been issued, including a coastal flood advisory and a high wind warning, for areas in the eastern part of the commonwealth. Read more: Nor’easter in...
