*Not long ago, when the Red Sox seemed like guaranteed playoff participants, the thinking was their starting rotation would make them a very tough out in October.Start with ace Garrett Crochet, and add Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and well, there weren’t a lot of...
Dear Abby: My husband, “Andy,” and I have been together 25 years, married for 16. We have three kids, ages 14, 11 and 9. Our marriage has always been a happy one. Andy began a government job five years ago, and after two years, he...
FOXBOROUGH — From his seat on the stage behind them, Dante Scarnecchia felt a little satisfaction as he watched the two men he cared about laugh, joke, smile and hug.Their peace was cause for joy for the retired offensive line coach.The frostiness between Bill Parcells...
FOXBOROUGH - The NFL is a passing league. The run game, meanwhile, has largely become an afterthought.At least, in recent years, that’s been one of the primary storylines when talking about the evolution of modern offenses.If you’re the Patriots, though, it would be wise to...
Springfield -The Valley Press Club will honor former Republican Executive Editor Wayne E. Phaneuf with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a reception on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at Storrowton Tavern’s Carriage House in West Springfield.Phaneuf began his career at The Republican in 1969 and...
Dear Eric: I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an adult at 23 (I’m 27 now) and have been encountering an issue that is really bothering me. A few times, I have been told that I’m rude or antisocial, and sometimes even ungrateful....
Dear Annie: I am a 57-year-old woman who has had many problems with my sister over the years. When my mother was alive, I would call to talk with her, but my sister often answered the phone. If she did not like the way I...
TAMPA — The Red Sox’ struggles with runners in scoring position, well-documented throughout the season, finally reached epidemic proportions on the last homestand.Yet, somewhat quietly, the team is overcoming that issue. On Saturday night, their third win in the last four tries, the Red Sox...
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after two lucky winners in Texas and another from Missouri won $1.8 billion in the September 6 drawing. Is this your lucky night?Here...
TAMPA — When the Red Sox shipped Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in mid-June, the primary return piece was lefthanded starter Kyle Harrison.But as highly valued as Harrison was for the Red Sox, they weren’t about to rush him to the big leagues....
