SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Seuss’ books delight children with their whimsical rhymes, fantastic creatures — and simple short words.Now, young readers are being invited inside Ted Geisel’s boyhood home at 78 Fairfield St. to help researchers from Mount Holyoke College unlock what’s going on in their...
FOXBOROUGH — For years, the opening coin toss was Matthew Slater’s domain.With the long-time special teams captain now retired, the Patriots sent a pair of players out for the toss in Thursday’s preseason opener. The first wasn’t a surprise: David Andrews. The seven-time captain is...
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of a daughter, “Rebecca,” I placed for adoption when I was a teenager. Long story short, we have reunited. We not only have a wonderful relationship, but I have a great relationship with Rebecca’s adoptive mom, and my husband...
Dear Eric: My husband of 40 years died July 21, 2023, and I’m having a hard time letting go. He was declining due to dementia, and he treated me very badly in the last couple of months of his life.The pneumonia that he died of...
Germany will look to earn a spot at the podium in Paris on Saturday as they face off against Serbia in the bronze medal game for men’s basketball. Fans interested in catching every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympics live should sign up for Peacock, which...
Dear Annie: I’ve been in a committed relationship with my girlfriend, “Sarah,” for three years. We live together and have been discussing marriage. However, I recently discovered something that’s left me feeling confused and betrayed.While cleaning out our closet, I stumbled upon a hidden stash...
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 12:29 a.m. for flooding until 2 a.m. for Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties."At 12:25 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a line of heavy downpours extending from Westerly RI to Brockton MA. These heavy...
Kristian Campbell and Roman Anthony both blasted home runs Friday for Double-A Portland to extend their lengthy on-base streaks. Portland lost 12-9 to Altoona.Campbell’s solo homer to left field in the bottom of the first inning made it 1-0 Sea Dogs and extended his on-base...
Dear Eric: I am 75; my brother is three years older. I’m dying of Stage 4 renal cancer that has metastasized. Before that, I tried many ways and many times to explain why I didn’t like spending time with him.I don’t like the person he...
BOSTON — Considering how well his bullpen has pitched since getting reinforced with the additions of Lucas Sims and Luis García at the trade deadline and Chris Martin in his return from the injured list earlier this week, Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn’t hesitate...
