WEST SPRINGFIELD — Deep in a well in Afghanistan, kept prisoner and tortured by the Taliban, Amran Fatih was paying the price for fighting for democracy.The 34-year-old West Springfield man said he was beaten and tortured for two weeks before negotiators from Qatar and the...
A former contractor yard on Brandt Lane in Worcester with stockpiles of scrap metal and car parts could soon become home to 491 luxury apartments.A Holden-based developer wants to build a five-building complex at 4 Brandt Lane that includes studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments...
Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old woman from Stoughton whose death was initially ruled a suicide by Mass. authorities, grew up admiring police.She joined her hometown’s Police Explorers program as a 12-year-old, and within a year, she met the man who federal authorities would come to charge...
FOXBOROUGH — There were too many penalties. The offense was sloppy in the red zone. The defense gave up a touchdown on a coverage bust. There were questionable coaching decisions down the stretch. Drake Maye was encouraging, but the Patriots lost.Sound familiar?The calendar hit December,...
BOSTON — As the final ceremony in a year full of ceremonies marking 100 years of Bruins hockey ended on Sunday afternoon, there was a collective warmth flowing through TD Garden before Sunday’s 6-3 win over the Canadiens.The event which featured a handful of Bruins...
FOXBOROUGH – “Yeah, it was heartbreaking.”Those were the first words out of Drake Maye’s mouth on Sunday evening. As the Patriots rookie stood at the post-game podium, he explained why he was upset following a heartbreaking loss to the Indianapolis Colts.His offense moved the ball....
The Celtics and Cavaliers were locked in a tight game Sunday in Cleveland, though that’s expected as the two best teams in the East met up for the second time this season. Down the stretch of the tight game, it essentially turned into a free...
BOSTON — When the Team USA roster is revealed for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman is hoping to hear his name called.The event, which will take place in Boston and Montreal in February, will pit NHL players from the...
FOXBOROUGH - The Patriots defense had a seven-point lead to protect. The Colts, a team with playoff aspirations, had the ball late in the fourth quarter desperately trying to tie it up.This was a pivotal moment for both teams. Jerod Mayo’s team had a chance...
Dear Abby: My husband and I have a beautiful soon-to-be 2-year-old daughter. Before her birth, my parents and his all were eagerly awaiting her arrival and discussing their plans for what life as new grandparents would be. We just “knew” they would be involved so...
