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ESPN draft guru: Drake Maye needs to sit Year 1

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Brian Robb: Celtics bet on Payton Pritchard paying dividends for long haul

BOSTON — The Celtics made several big bets this summer with their personnel that have turned out quite nicely for the franchise. The acquisitions of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have helped to put Boston on track to be the top title contender in the...

By Larry Smith

Original Western Mass Home & Garden Show opens doors in West Springfield

There are many reasons to attend this weekend’s four-day Original Western Mass Home & Garden Show, which opens its doors today in the Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.“Our show is a one-stop shopping and information gathering...

By Larry Smith

Here’s how to safely view the total solar eclipse on April 8

On a day when you are recommended to look up, here’s how you shouldn’t during the April 8 total solar eclipse.On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible from North America as it makes its path from Texas all the way northeast to...

By Larry Smith

Rural WMass ambulance service that almost closed gets a little help from a friend

An ambulance program serving six rural towns in western Massachusetts almost closed its doors last year due to financial struggles.The Hilltown Community Ambulance Association was struggling to cover costs and adequately pay its staff. Rather than shut down, the nonprofit reached out to the Pioneer...

By Larry Smith

Former mayoral candidate seeks 11th Hampden District seat held by Rep. Bud Williams

SPRINGFIELD — Johnnie R. McKnight, who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Springfield in 2015, announced he is a candidate for the 11th Hampden District.In a statement announcing his candidacy, McKnight leaned on his past educational experience while drawing a distinction between him and incumbent lawmaker...

By Larry Smith

Patriots could target these prospects if they trade down

The Patriots and Eliot Wolf have a franchise-altering decision to make over the next month.Either the team will stay at No. 3 and likely select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, or they’ll trade down to collect more assets and try to fill more...

By Larry Smith

Jayson Tatum calls Jaylen Brown’s defensive pressure ‘powerful’

BOSTON — Right at the beginning of the season, it was clear one of Jaylen Brown’s goal was to up the intensity on the defensive end of the court. Sure, the Celtics added Jrue Holiday to the mix, but they traded away the 2021-22 Defensive...

By Larry Smith

Rob Gronkowski gives Tom Brady unsolicited broadcasting advice

Tom Brady has reached out to quite a few people in the sports broadcasting industry seeking advice on his next job - as lead football analyst for Fox.Former Patriots and Buccaneers teammate Rob Gronkowski, who is part of the Fox NFL Sunday crew, said he...

By Larry Smith