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Toy for Joy 2023: ‘Toy for Joy has always been there’ says Springfield Congressman Richard Neal

The region’s voice in Congress knows a little something about staying power.That is one reason U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, donates annually to the Toy for Joy campaign, but it’s not the only reason.“In terms of its reputation, Toy for Joy has not only...

By Larry Smith

Video: Fla. men arrested after stealing sheriff office’s golf cart with tracker inside

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By Larry Smith

After 2022 fire, Northampton’s Smith Voc seeks help funding $6 million upgrade to horticulture building

NORTHAMPTON — The horticulture building at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, a barn that had been extended over the years, was inadequate even before a 2022 fire.Now, the public high school with nearly 600 students has a plan — and an estimated price tag...

By Larry Smith

How are former Bruins doing with their new teams?

Tyler Bertuzzi’s November was much better than his October, but in his first game in December, the brief former Bruin didn’t make his old team regret being unable to re-sign him.In Saturday’s 4-3 loss to the Bruins, Bertuzzi, now with the Maple Leafs, had three...

By Larry Smith

Who Patriots should root for in Week 13 for a better draft pick

Heading into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Patriots have six games left. At 2-9, they’re currently on track for the No. 3 pick in April’s NFL Draft which would be high enough to either get one of the top two quarterbacks —...

By Larry Smith

Inside a safe injection site that could be a model for Massachusetts

NEW YORK — On a recent Thursday afternoon, Antoine Balimr prepared to inject drugs. On a wall behind him, bold blue letters spelled out the mission of this unusual place. “This site saves lives.”Balimr sat at one of eight booths at OnPoint, a supervised injection...

By Larry Smith

3 Patriots vs. Chargers predictions

Justin Herbert’s Chargers are heading east for a rainy date with the Patriots in Foxborough.With a combined record of 6-16 — and Los Angeles wideout Keenan Allen listed as questionable — it could certainly be an ugly one at Gillette Stadium. But ultimately, somebody needs...

By Larry Smith

Backers say safe injection sites prevent fatal overdoses. Massachusetts’ path is legally fraught

BOSTON — Two days before Christmas in 2016, Dr. James Baker celebrated the holiday with his 23-year-old son, Max.That day, Baker, a physician, and Max, who was in recovery from heroin addiction, spoke about the need to increase treatment. Max then went to his mom’s...

By Larry Smith

Boston’s top 10 athletes: Jayson Tatum then who? | Vautour

The origin story for this list was simple: Who is No. 3? I was having a conversation about Boston sports and it was clear that Jayson Tatum and David Pastrnak were the best two athletes among the city’s teams right now. But who was No....

By Larry Smith