While top lawmakers rejected the requested $35 raise for bar advocate attorneys across Massachusetts on Wednesday, a district court judge simultaneously approved that same raise for three of those lawyers.In Lowell District Court, Judge John Coffey ordered a rate of $100 an hour to be...
The Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants (MOAD) will hold its third annual Worcester African Festival on Saturday.The festival will be a celebration of many African cultures, featuring vendors serving cuisines and merchandise from different African countries, a fashion show, and live music from disc jockeys,...
FOXBOROUGH - Ja’Lynn Polk lives in an alternate universe where his rookie season doesn’t exist.It never happened. Or rather, he’s pretending it doesn’t matter.To recap, the season was marred by injury, dropped passes, killer penalties and simply not getting what it took to play in...
Dear Abby: My son is 20 and a senior in college. He’s a baseball player and is about to ask the girl he’s been dating for a year and a half to marry him. My wife and I don’t get along with her at all....
Dear Eric: My 30-year-old son is severely physically disabled due to a debilitating muscle disease. He requires 100 percent assistance with all life functions. He does not have any cognitive disabilities, is very intelligent and earned a bachelor’s degree. My husband retired a couple of...
Church eventsSunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main St., Serendipity Shop is open on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with items for sale at bargain prices.Weekly Sunday church service is offered at 11 a.m. in-person or on Zoom. Email scc1717@wordpress.com...
Dear Annie: My husband and I live in a three-bedroom house with our two grown children. Recently, our youngest daughter had a baby and moved back home — bringing her boyfriend with her. We told her beforehand that he couldn’t stay here, but they moved...
MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox have made their first addition ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.Boston has bolstered its pitching staff by agreeing to a deal to acquire veteran left-hander Steven Matz from the Cardinals, a source confirmed late Wednesday night. The Red Sox are sending...
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 one lucky winner in California won $207 million in the May 31 drawing. Is this your lucky night?Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery...
HOLYOKE - Although Valley will not return to the playoffs after appearing last season, the Blue Sox culminated their 2025 campaign on a high note. On a humid Wednesday evening in which they hosted the Upper Valley Nighthawks, the Blue Sox played one of their...
