WESTFIELD — Pearl Degray, Westfield’s oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 12 and told the Westfield News her secret to the long life she’s living.“Hard work,” Degray said bluntly. “I never sat around. If you see my apartment or my room right now,...
SPRINGFIELD — Carmen Oyola, a retired case manager for the New North Citizens' Council, is worried that recent changes to the Social Security Administration soon will affect her quality of life. “How will us elderly people pay our bills?” she told a reporter while eating...
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had raised his game during the Celtics homestand when opposing contenders had come to town prior to Wednesday’s matchup against the Thunder. That trend came to a dramatic halt in a 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City at TD Garden Wednesday night....
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my husband, “David,” for 12 years. We have two kids, “Ella” (9) and “Lucas” (6). Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m doing everything alone. David works long hours as an accountant, and I understand that his job is demanding,...
Guest conductor Cailin Marcel Manson will lead the Springfield Symphony Orchestra during Saturday’s concert, “Eternal Echoes,” featuring works by Ennio Morricone, James Rutter and Tchaikovsky with vocal accompaniment by the Springfield Symphony Chorus and guest soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine.Showtime at Springfield Symphony Hall is 3 p.m.“Gabriel’s...
In a state consistently viewed as a national leader in education, Massachusetts is still trying to rebound from the pandemic, especially in literacy. While students of all backgrounds are struggling, low-income and students of color are being left behind, said Jennie Williamson, state director of...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer completed a recent rookie assignment flawlessly, buying 45-50 coffees for players and staff.“They (called in) the order the night before,” manager Alex Cora said at JetBlue Park on Wednesday. “They called the place and they set...
BOSTON — Every time the Thunder looked like they were going to pull away from the Celtics, the reigning champs responded right back. But by the end of the game, the C’s didn’t have enough makes as they fell 118-112 to the Thunder on Wednesday...
A total lunar eclipse is about to be visible in the night sky Thursday night into Friday morning, when the moon should transition from appearing bright white to orange-red.Most of the Western Hemisphere should see the moon change color as it passes through the darkest...
Threats to move the St. Patrick’s Day Parade — a 124-year-old South Boston tradition — to downtown Boston have ruffled feathers among residents and business owners. “I hope that doesn’t happen,” said Ronak Patel, a South Boston resident, told MassLive on Wednesday. “A lot of...