Dear Eric: My wife and I are a white couple in our mid-70s. We have numerous Black friends and acquaintances we see frequently at our church and workplace. Everybody is very cordial, and our conversations share insights into each other’s goings-on (family, friends, et cetera).What...
SOUTHWICK — The Board of Assessment recently released its annual division of the town’s $15.57 tax rate for fiscal 2024 and 2025, and as it has been for years, the regional school assessment uses the lion’s share of the rate at $6.25 or 40.12%, according...
For Madeleine Elizabeth Jackman, the only thing scarier than choking as members of her family looked on was realizing that “no one sitting around me knew what to do.”“In a whole restaurant full of people, only one customer, a registered nurse, had the proper training...
On Monday at 5 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 11 a.m. until Wednesday 8 p.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties.The weather service says to expect, "Heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees.""Hot temperatures and high humidity...
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5 a.m. valid from 11 a.m. until Wednesday 8 p.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties.The weather service...
A waterfront property in Gloucester is a “total loss” after a fire on Saturday. At about 2:20 p.m., the Gloucester Fire Department was called to a two-story home at 62 Woodward Ave., where there was already heavy fire and smoke. Firefighters took a defensive approach...
The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship will be decided on Sunday, July 27 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland where the reigning champion England will face off with Spain in the final.This soccer match is scheduled to start at noon. EDT and will be broadcast...
From thunderstorms to scorching heat, weather forecasters are suggesting people stay indoors this week. On Sunday, Western and northern Massachusetts are most likely to have to deal with rain showers and thunderstorms. Rain is expected to last until 11 a.m. in these areas, while there...
BOSTON — Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran has been mentioned in trade rumors for months now.He put on a show Saturday, five days before the July 31 trade deadline. The 28-year-old speedster went 3-for-4 with two triples, one double and two RBIs, helping lead...
SPRINGFIELD — Each agency that gets money to provide nutrition education to people receiving food assistance goes about it differently, said Kristin Foley, director of youth and family services at Ascentria Care Alliance. For Ascentria, that focus includes community gardens. If you purchase a product...
