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Bruins forward hoping his goal starts a trend

Oliver Wahlstrom’s first goal since joining the Bruins didn’t come as the result of the elite shooting ability he’s known for.In his 10th game as a Bruin, the Maine native, who grew up dreaming of playing for his current team, finally broke through by putting...

By Larry Smith

Some Things I Think I Think: Red Sox asking for trouble with arbitration call

* Salary arbitration, by definition, can be a nasty business. In holding the line contractually, teams present their case to an arbiter and aren’t afraid to be highly critical of the player and highlight his shortcomings as they make their case.Even more established players, with...

By Larry Smith

Patriots final report card: Closing the curtain on the Jerod Mayo era

Whether consulting NFL experts, weighing DVOA, reading tarot cards or using a psychic, the outlook for the Patriots heading into the 2024 season was the same on every scorecard.They weren’t expected to be good. They weren’t expected to win many games. In that regard, Jerod...

By Larry Smith

Dear Abby: Am I wrong to ask for changes to my husband’s birthday album?

Dear Abby: My stepdaughter “Annie” gave my husband a photo album of his life for his 80th birthday. The album included pictures of his parents and grandparents as well as photos from his first marriage—to Annie’s mother. She included one picture of their wedding and...

By Larry Smith

Asking Eric: How to respond to over-the-top Christmas wish lists from family

Dear Eric: I recently received a “Christmas wish list” from one of my husband’s adult children. This adult child is in their late 40’s, married and living in a two-income household, both of whom are well paid. They have three children, one of whom is...

By Larry Smith

Dear Annie: How persistence can lead to effective therapy

Dear Annie: “Numb and Lost” wrote to you regarding emotional detachment as a result of trauma and challenges in their life and struggles with finding proper therapy. As a 37-year-old male who has had difficulties and consequent challenges in therapy, I can relate.In many ways,...

By Larry Smith

Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, Jan. 5 to 11

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Worcester County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11.Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired...

By Larry Smith

Homes at or under $300,000 in Hampden County, Jan. 5 to 11

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Hampden County, all of which featured homes under $300,000.Here, we provide a...

By Larry Smith

What $500,000 can buy you on Cape Cod, Jan. 5 to 11

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Jan. 5 and Jan. 11. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Cape Cod, all of which featured homes under $500,000.Below, we provide an...

By Larry Smith