Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, will begin this year on March 10 at sunset and last until sunset on April 9. During this time, Muslims across the world will fast and focus on improving their relationship with God.For Monther Alshaibani, a practicing Muslim from Weymouth,...
It feels like yesterday that Ellen DeGeneres’ celebrity-packed Oscar selfie broke the internet — but in reality it was 10 years ago.The group photo was taken at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014 and became the most retweeted photo within an hour in X (formerly...
After eight years and three homes, “Old Man Houston,” an 8-year-old lab-boxer mix, has finally found his “forever home” with a retired Worcester man.Houston, a Florida native, found his way to Massachusetts in 2017 at just 2 years old, in the midst of a relocation...
CHESTER — Three local task forces addressing domestic violence in Western and Central Massachusetts are exploring joining forces in an effort to better help rural residents facing domestic violence get support.The Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force, based in nine rural towns, is working on...
AgawamDavid B. Dussault and Patricia J. Dussault to Latina A. Devaughn and Stacy R. Devaughn, 164 Tobacco Farm Road, $525,000.David E. Kozel, Kristen A. Kozel and Kristen A. Ryan to Andrew Armstrong and Bridget C. Ambers, 19 Lancaster Drive, $500,000....
On Saturday at 12:37 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory valid for Sunday between 3 a.m. and noon for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Plymouth counties.According to the weather service, "If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be...
A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 12:35 a.m. valid from 9 p.m. until Sunday 7 a.m. for Barnstable and Nantucket counties.The weather service comments, "Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.""Gusty winds...
WESTFIELD — A new downtown Westfield business offers fruit and vegetable juices and ginger shots, with the aim of encouraging the local community to eat healthier.“We live in a world where food is kind of more on the GMO side,” said En3rgy Up owner Rebecca...
I hope you’ve all been able to stay dry this week — April showers seemed to have come early this year.Yesterday marked International Women’s Day, a day meant to recognize and encourage that barriers continue to be broken down for women and girls, not just...
Dear Annie: I have a longtime friend who has serious trouble with gifts. It is very difficult to give her anything because she insists on “evening the score” by responding with a gift back to the giver. For instance, we comfortably exchanged token holiday gifts...
