As of Monday, 1.7 million people in Massachusetts had voted early or cast absentee ballots for today’s election of a new president of the United States. If trends hold, turnout statewide could set another record.That’s important. Democracies are strongest when eligible residents register and vote....
My sister recently lost her husband, who passed away after a brief fight with cancer. Her daughter, my niece, was scheduled to be married later this year. They struggle with finances, and my brother-in-law’s death exacerbated the situation. In order to help out, my wife...
Dear Eric: I had a good friend who died last year. We knew each other for more than 50 years. We socialized as much as we could, and I talked to him frequently.He became sick and I visited him as much as I could. After...
The long campaigns for president, legislative offices and several referendums come to an end today.Voters in Greater Westfield will help decide the results of the Massachusetts state election, including local races for state representative in Westfield and state senator in Southwick, with polls open 7...
Dear Annie: We used to have an excellent relationship with our son, and he has a daughter who is now 19 years old. Seven years ago, he met a divorced woman whom we initially liked, but over time, things changed drastically. Since this new relationship...
Dear Eric: I’ve struggled with a mild autoimmune condition for the last three decades that would flare from time to time. Normal life is difficult during the flares, especially while raising a family and running a business with my husband. I did the best I...
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NORTHAMPTON ― The Wildcats fell behind briefly on Monday, but not for long, thanks to Kenny Heraldo.Immediately off the restart, the Wildcats charged forward and delivered a long ball into the box. Heraldo beat his defender and the rushing goalkeeper to the ball, tapping it...
Boston College men’s basketball team opened the season at home on Monday night with a coalition of castoffs from the transfer portal, untested holdovers from a 20-win season, and high-end freshmen from faraway places. The group found unity and purpose in training camp, a combination...
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