A sea of litigation over PFAS-laden firefighting foam blames the companies behind it — and seeks funding for cleanups.PFAS, short for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals that can be harmful to human health....
Chris Clark, who grew up in Westfield, studies the effects of per- and polyfluorinated substances, known as PFAS, on the heart.“I want hope,” said Clark, a research specialist associate at the University of Michigan. “Because day in and day out, this job is sad if...
When Sam Hauser was forced out of the Wizards game earlier in the week, he just missed out on a chance to potentially set a new Celtics franchise record. He was sitting at 10 3-pointers made, just one short of Marcus Smart’s 11 made 3s...
On multiple occasions, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery has said his team has been focused on preparing for the playoffs since March 1. For some players that means fighting for a roster spot. There’s been much discussion about who’ll be in goal for the postseason, but...
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Dear Amy: I have a dilemma which is common for my fellow baby boomers.My mother married young and had five children.Mom is now almost 90, the “kids” are senior citizens, and even the grandkids are mostly in their 30s.Nobody wants the “stuff,” like Grandma’s china,...
Dear Annie: My only brother is 70, two years younger than me. We’ve not been close or communicating for months. I still resent his failure to acknowledge my marriage years ago. He was not present at my wedding, nor did he even send a greeting...
Dear Amy: I moved to a semi-rural area for a public-facing job.One way I am trying to meet people is by hosting small dinner gatherings where I invite a group of people whom I think might make for interesting conversation. These people may or may...
SPRINGFIELD — Led by Will Bitten’s hat trick, the Springfield Thunderbirds (28-29-3-2) defeated the Syracuse Crunch (35-20-4-2) 6-4 on Saturday night before a sold-out crowd of 6,793 fans inside the MassMutual Center. The victory helped the T-Birds’ playoff aspirations stay afloat. The team’s message is...
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Michigan won $842 million in the January 1 drawing. Is this your lucky night?Here are Saturday’s winning lottery...
