The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing and this year’s lineup features some of the organization’s most popular flavors.But while 2025 marks the return of fan favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, it also marks the end of other cookies.That...
The hoary bat, golden borer moth and wild lupine are now listed under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act.They’re among 22 animals and plants that were newly named to the list following an update in 2024, joining a total of 453 species.Each species on the list...
DENVER — After struggling throughout December, the Celtics were hit with perhaps their toughest test of the season in the form of their four-game road trip. They bounced around different Western Conference cities, facing formidable foes all vying for playoff positioning.The end result: a 3-1...
BOSTON — At the micro level, the Bruins are in the midst of a five-game winless streak. At the macro level, they’re set up to have a real battle in the second half to make the playoffs. They returned home on Tuesday night to face...
So far, the Patriots have only addressed half the problem.Firing Jerod Mayo made sense. He didn’t do a good job and it was too clear too often that he wasn’t ready to be a head coach leading New England’s massive rebuild. But he was coaching...
DENVER — Celtics fans again winced when they saw Kristaps Porzingis on his knees in clear pain. On a play midway through the first quarter, Payton Pritchard missed the short jumper, but Porzingis was in great position for the tip-in layup. The only problem was...
Dear Abby: My husband and I were together for 11 years, married for six of them. I had an alcohol addiction for the last few years, which led to my being unfaithful. He never drank, so he had a hard time understanding my addiction problem....
Upcoming program at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program: Tuesdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., “Sustainable Garden Care and Maintenance.” Learn about the maintenance considerations that should be integrated into the garden design process from...
Dear Eric: I hired Stacey a couple of years ago. She’s got lots of great skills but struggles with being on time and staying focused. Despite this, I gave her an opportunity to take on more responsibility through a promotion.She was very excited about it,...
Dear Annie: I have mobility issues and use a walker, so I’m mostly confined to my home. My son helps by taking me to the beauty salon and occasionally to the bank or pharmacy, but I spend most of my time at home.Today, two ladies...
