Steward Health Care’s mismanagement of its hospitals in Massachusetts and elsewhere meant patients spent hours longer in the emergency room than the national average.Yet some patients still left Steward’s ERs without receiving care at a rate that also exceeded the national average. The bankrupt, Dallas-based...
Dear Abby: A close male friend, “Will,” ended our friendship without warning. I didn’t know he had such strong feelings about my current arrangement. I have been dating a married man, “Bart,” whose wife suggested he get himself a girlfriend if he wanted sex/intimacy/companionship. She...
Upcoming programs at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Friday, Sept. 20, 6 to 8 p.m., ‘The Art of Saving Birds.” Join Jennifer Tafe, director of Mass Audubon’s Museum of American Bird Art (MABA), for a conversation and images...
WESTFIELD — Student-athletes at Westfield Technical Academy will be among the first to compete in what may end up as Massachusetts’ next high school varsity sport.Kyle Dulude, athletic coordinator at Westfield Tech, told the city Parks and Recreation Committee on Monday that the Tigers are...
Dear Eric: I’m responding to the letter from “Conflicted Ex.” Please encourage the ex to request ongoing welfare checks on the little girl when she is with her father. If he is willing to abuse his ex during a pickup, you can only imagine what...
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been talking about moving in together for a very long time. I became pregnant and had our baby, but he didn’t move in with me because he was upset that I was talking to other people about our...
BOSTON — The Red Sox (73-72) lost a game in the AL Wild Card standings after a 5-3 loss to the Orioles here at Fenway Park on Tuesday.They are four games behind the Twins for the final Wild Card spot with just 17 games remaining....
Dear Eric: My husband and I have an active sex life. But, after sex, he says “Thank You.” I know he appreciates it, but I feel a bit cheap after hearing him say that. I would prefer something like “I love you.” I’ve told him...
BOSTON — Manager Alex Cora is surprised the Red Sox’ offense has continued to slump for this long.“I think everyone is,” Cora said after Boston’s 5-3 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday at Fenway Park. “We’re an offensive club. And at one point, we were...
Note: Stats Leaders is based on results sent to MassLive. If a player is missing, coaches should email sports@masslive.com.MassLive is highlighting the top stats leaders for each boys soccer category throughout the season. Take a look at the day’s top performers below:...