Dear Eric: I would add something to your good response to Beleaguered Mom.Her daughter went through substance abuse and self-destructive behaviors as a teen. In her early 20s she was close with her adoptive mom. Things went “sideways” shortly after Mom and Dad left to...
For decades, common wisdom held that earning a bachelor’s degree would guarantee a high-paying career. Higher education does still seem to be an advantage: A college graduate’s average annual salary of $60,000 in 2024 is roughly $20,000 more than that of a high school graduate,...
About a decade after teens accused a Springfield police detective of excessive force during a controversial 2016 arrest, one of the teens at the center of the case has been sentenced to prison for a different crime.Now 25, Evdyele Oniel Pabon Flores, of Springfield, pleaded...
Worcester might be known for its mills, colleges and vibrant arts scene, but waterfalls? Not so much. Yet off Olean Street, tucked behind the trees at Cascades Park, about a half-mile from the Holden town border, lies a peaceful nature trail leading to a modest...
Remember Shane Vereen? The former New England Patriots running back was a Super Bowl hero (and tied for a record). He made a couple more NFL stops after leaving New England. Now, after some TV gigs, he’s back in the NFL on the coaching side....
For now, the Celtics’ next agenda of the offseason is the 2025 NBA Draft. They hold the No. 28 and No. 32 picks in the upcoming draft, set for June 25-26. So they’ll have some options at the end of the first round and the...
Brad Marchand will enter unfamiliar territory this summer when he hits free agency for the first time in his career.The former Bruins captain spent his entire 16-year career in Boston before he was traded to the Florida Panthers in March. While Marchand missed some time...
FOXBOROUGH – Before the NFL Draft, Patriots receivers coach Todd Downing spoke about meeting various prospects this offseason.While preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft, Downing played a big role in evaluating the position. Although he was asked by the media about certain top receiver prospects,...
FOXBOROUGH - During the three OTA practices that have been open to reporters thus far, the performance of the defense has stood out.While it’s not surprising this time of year, with the defensive usually ahead of the offense, members of the unit sure look like...
Dear Abby: My son is a loving husband, father, and son. He coaches his 12-year-old son, my grandson, in various sports and sometimes is just a spectator. I’m worried because he often berates his son’s playing ability. He has yelled at him during and after...
