Dear Abby: I live in a very small town. My husband died a year ago and, since then, I have felt like some of these people are angry with me. Six months after he died, I had what my therapist called a “nervous breakdown.” I...
There’s a lot that Amelia Durbin loves about being a student in a rural school district.For one, her school partners with local farmers, ensuring a steady supply of fresh fruit and vegetables at the cafeteria lunch table. Durbin, a rising senior at Northampton High School,...
The Frederick Newman House at 37 George St. in Springfield is pictured in this archival photo provided by the Works Progress Administration.Works Progress AdministrationSPRINGFIELD — When fire tore through the second floor of the home at 37 George St. in Springfield last May, firefighters may...
Aaron Rodgers is mad. Not actually mad, of course. But acting superior to other people is just part of his brand. He likes dishing out admonishment.So, on Tuesday, having no appreciation for irony, he went on the Pat McAfee show and complained about being in...
The Celtics selected VCU guard Max Shulga with the No. 57 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, putting the finishing touches on what’s been a busy few days. The C’s originally started the night with the No. 32 pick, but traded down, netting them three...
Dear Eric: While our friends were away for a year, I responded to their request to mow and trim their lawn until their home was sold. It never sold and I mowed the lawn for a year.Then they returned and moved into it again. Then...
Dear Annie: I have two granddaughters six years apart in age, one a teenager, one a young adult. For a number of unfortunate reasons, the older sister is quite hostile and unkind toward the younger sister. She is extremely envious of any positive attention her...
Dear Eric: My husband and I just turned 80. We are in good health but began talking about estate planning. We each have two children from previous marriages, and at first, this was an easy fix. After considering donating to nonprofits, we thought the rest...
WESTFIELD – Continued strong pitching, solid defense and timely hitting up and down the lineup helped garner two more wins for the Westfield Little League Baseball 12-Year-Old All-Stars.Westfield 14, Easthampton 0 (June 23)Westfield scored early and often and combined forces to no-hit Easthampton....
After the Celtics acquired the No. 46 pick in a trade with the Orlando Magic that also included pick 57, they knew who they wanted to draft.Boston selected Amari Williams out of Kentucky in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night....
