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Mass. braces for -8 wind chills, 55 mph gusts and possible snow Tuesday

High winds and frigid temperatures are expected to sweep across Massachusetts on Tuesday, as forecasters monitor a few “nuisance snow showers” that will extend into the new year. A High Wind Warning was in effect until 1 a.m. on Wednesday for areas of Central and...

By Larry Smith

Asking Eric: Should I continue a costly family gift tradition?

Dear Eric: I’m an older gay man who has been estranged from my family during my earlier years. Things were mended before my mother’s death, but family members and I rarely interact.My mother had a tradition of giving all the children $50. After her death,...

By Larry Smith

20 Massachusetts things we’re looking forward to in 2026. What did we miss?

I can’t promise that 2026 will be the best year ever. But there are plenty of things to look forward to in Massachusetts.Here are some of the biggest highlights from the upcoming calendar year, including some of the most exciting events and some things that...

By Larry Smith

Slot machine jackpots: MGM Springfield’s biggest 2025 winners

The top five slot machine jackpots won at MGM Springfield in 2025 were all six-figure prizes. On July 16, a $250 bet on the game “All Star Poker 2″ ended in a jackpot prize of $136,000. It was the largest jackpot prize won on a...

By Larry Smith

Dear Abby: Should I end my friendship with a hurtful friend?

Dear Abby: I am a very overweight woman, but down 50 pounds from my top weight and continuing at a consistent, but slow, rate to lose. My A1C is now down to pre-diabetic, so I know my efforts are making a difference. I recently had...

By Larry Smith

From assistant to head coach: Mike Leflar’s journey shapes UMass women’s basketball program

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a series of profiles created by UMass’ Journalism 332 Sports Writing class.As a longtime assistant, Mike Leflar knows coaching. Now in his third year as head coach of UMass women’s basketball team, Leflar has his squad out to...

By Larry Smith

Fla. SRO dies from medical emergency after 15-hour shift

Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism...

By Larry Smith

BWC: Tenn. officers rescue woman in crisis from bridge ledge

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, you are not alone — and help is always available. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to connect with a trained counselor, or chat online at 988lifeline.org....

By Larry Smith

BWC: Gun-wielding man fires shots at Ariz. officers in Walmart parking lot before OIS

The Arizona Daily Star, TucsonTUCSON, Ariz. — A new video released by the multi-agency team that investigates police-involved shootings here shows new details from an October shooting outside a Tucson Walmart store.The shooting happened about 9:45 a.m. Oct. 25, when Tucson police officers went to...

By Larry Smith