Desperate to escape abuse as a teenager, Shawn Shea fled to Springfield with a friend, hoping for safety and a fresh start.But instead of refuge, he found himself surrounded by fear and violence — living on what he called the “most dangerous street in Springfield.”...
Massachusetts is brimming with young people who are doing good, making change and forging their own paths.MassLive is spotlighting these eight young people ages 30 and under — who hail from cities and towns across the state — as ones to watch in 2025 and...
Oxford Police Chief Michael Daniels says that a lack of staffing is making it difficult for the police department to address worries regarding traffic safety.In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the chief wrote that over the past few weeks, he has been fielding concerns from...
SPRINGFIELD — In an attempt to collect more than $1 million in unpaid fines and to lessen quality-of-life violations, councilors are moving ahead with a proposed ordinance to push residents to be better neighbors.City councilors Victor Davila and Brian Santaniello said their plan, first reported...
FOXBOROUGH – Real football is almost here, but before we get to the NFL regular season, the Patriots need to get through three preseason games.The first, on Friday night against the Washington Commanders, marks the only Patriots preseason game inside Gillette Stadium this summer. The...
Roman Anthony looked the part as he sat there showing off a sharp blue suit and maturity beyond his years.The 21-year-old Red Sox rookie outfielder met with the Boston media on Wednesday for a press conference that officially announced his 8-year, $130 million contract extension...
Dear Abby: My husband and I are blessed with a 6-month-old son, “Tyler.” I’m now back at work three days a week. My mother and my mother-in-law offered to watch him one day a week, which we were grateful for. (I found a babysitter for...
The Celtics tweaked their roster to not only save money but add some depth to the front court earlier this week. But in doing so, they did create a bit of a question mark when it comes to the bottom of the roster. To recap...
Benches emptied as Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris is led away as he yells at Boston Red Sox players for stealing signs during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on August 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)Getty ImagesLast Saturday, with the...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married nearly 15 years and have three young children. Until about five years ago, I would have described our marriage as good. Then he suffered an injury that left him with chronic pain and depression and caused...
