The Celtics’ regular season opener is on the horizon after an eventful preseason for new faces across the roster. Who will make an impact when the games count? Let’s discuss it all and more in this week’s mailbag. Hi Brian,The new players have already been...
WESTFIELD — Using a unique version of the No Shave November annual fundraiser, the officers of the Westfield Police Department have chosen to help the family of Darren McNutt purchase a specialized van he needs to get around while wheelchair bound.“Getting a van for him...
WESTFIELD — Christopher Rogers, director of operations and safety for the Westfield Public Schools, has announced that lockdown drills in all the schools will be conducted the week of Oct. 21-24 in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire departments.“A team of Westfield administrators and...
WESTFIELD — For the 32nd year, the Mayor’s office and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield are collaborating on the annual downtown trick-or-treating. An invitation is extended to all downtown merchants to participate in this annual event to host trick-or-treaters at your business...
CHESTNUT HILL – UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano is better equipped to engage the Boston College football defense than he was during his first visit to The Heights. Fagnano has UConn (4-2) building towards bowl eligibility, and the Huskies will look to extend their winning streak...
At 4-2, the Patriots are in first place in the AFC East with a very manageable schedule in front of them beginning with Sunday’s game at Tennessee. Could they be a playoff contender?Both the computers and the bookmakers like their chances.Below is a look at...
FOXBOROUGH — Much has been written about Mike Vrabel‘s return to Tennessee this weekend. The Patriots coach will square off with his former franchise and owner Amy Adams Strunk, who fired him almost two years ago.Asked how Vrabel’s energy has been this week, special teams...
I’ve been at plenty of restaurants and bars where viewers react in real time to a player making a crucial play or pulling out a big win.I’d never been at a bar where people groaned at a 52-year-old airport ramp agent stumbling off a balance...
Students wait for Hispanic food on Commonwealth Green at the Western New England University. A Peruvian and Brazilian flag hang on either side. Oct. 16, 2025. (Douglas Hook / The Republican)Douglas HookSPRINGFIELD — Most of the colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley report seeing...
FOXBOROUGH - Mike Vrabel didn’t use the P-word. But Drake Maye did.The Patriots quarterback let it slip when talking about Vrabel’s messaging to the team heading into its Week 7 game. Maye talked Vrabel’s return to Tennessee. He talked about the “hype train” surrounding a...
