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More youth going through Mass. juvenile justice system, report shows

The number of juvenile justice cases in Massachusetts jumped in 2023 to its highest level since before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that more needs to be done to keep youthful offenders out of the system in the first place.The system also was...

By Larry Smith

Former Patriots QB: Mike Vrabel a ‘good fit’ if Bill Belichick moves on

Former Patriots great Mike Vrabel is a free agent coach-for-hire, after being let go by Tennessee on Tuesday.Counting the Titans, there’s six openings for head coaches, with more likely to come. During the latest “Eye on Foxborough” podcast, former Patriots quarterback and current 98.5 The...

By Larry Smith

Why Bruins’ OT loss will haunt David Pastrnak

After the Bruins’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday, David Pastrnak was taking the defeat particularly hard.Pastrnak scored the first goal of the game and his 25th of the season. He cracked the Bruins’ top 10 career points list (tied with Ken Hodge...

By Larry Smith

Here’s where you can get a personalized, 50-minute facial in the Boston area

A New York City-based skincare services company whose products have graced the faces of celebrities has expanded its footprint in the Boston area.Heyday, which is known for its 50-minute personalized facials and is a celeb favorite brand with fans such as Scarlett Johansson, has opened...

By Larry Smith

Singer Mary Lambert treads the national and local stage

Twelve years after her rapid rise to fame, “Same Love” singer Mary Lambert finally got her opportunity to share her love and talents with the Western Massachusetts community at Northampton’s First Night.Lambert, who has lived in Western Massachusetts for a decade, attended First Night as...

By Larry Smith

Jim Montgomery waiting for updates on injured Bruins

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery didn’t have much in the way of diagnoses for his injured players after Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes at Mullett Arena in Temple, Arizona.Goalie Linus Ullmark left the game after lunging to play a shot in overtime. The reigning...

By Larry Smith

Garden Notes: Jan. 10, 2024

Upcoming programs at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE - Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program. Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m., “Sun-Loving Perennials,” online. Many gardeners know that a lot of native perennials grow well in shady sites. However, there are quite a few...

By Larry Smith

Author from Westfield brings out book of poems, stories looking at darker truths

WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Jan. 20, author and Westfield resident Robert Stephen Herrick will sign copies of his first book, “When, Then, Will the Devil Care? Poems and Short Stories,” at the Lang Auditorium of the Westfield Athenaeum at 2 p.m.The book explores the darker...

By Larry Smith

5 Pope Francis boys hockey players to watch as Cardinals look to defend state crown

MassLive announced the top five Pope Francis boys hockey players to watch on Tuesday as the Cardinals look to defend their first-ever Division I state championship title.Olympia Arena 2/22/22. Pope Francis No.10 Zach Buffone, skates the puck in for a shot on goal as Catholic...

By Larry Smith