Tight games were hard to come by for Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics for much of last season after putting together one of the more dominant regular seasons in franchise history. That trend continued prior to Saturday night where Jayson Tatum hadn’t even been forced...
By Jim SullivanThe Daily News of Newburyport, Mass.NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — Making good on his promise to strengthen the Police Department’s ties with residents, City Marshal Matthew Simons is putting out the call for local volunteers to help survivors of tragedies, trauma or crisis.With that in...
As college tuition mounts — with some Massachusetts colleges costing $90,000 or more annually — a Massachusetts college savings account, also known as U. Fund, has surged in popularity.In 2024, 36,485 signed up for new accounts, raising the total to more than 285,000. Compared to...
BOSTON — Brad Marchand didn’t extend either his contract or his goal-scoring drought on Saturday night.The Bruins captain disputed a report on Canadian television that he was close to a three-year extension with the team for whom he’s played his entire career. But that came...
When the Celtics went up by 23 points in the second quarter against the Pistons, it had all the makings for another blowout victory. After all, these were the Pistons, the worst team in the league last year, while the Celtics were dominant after a...
* Spending big doesn’t guarantee anything in baseball.In 2023, three of the four biggest payroll teams — the New York Yankees, New York Mets and San Diego Padres — watched the postseason from home. The other, the Los Angeles Dodgers, was knocked off in the...
The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner. Nine days away to be exact.The Patriots have already floated at least one name to would-be trade partners. According to a league source, linebacker Joshua Uche has been dangled by the Patriots with hopes of landing...
Dear Abby: My sister, whom I dearly love, is going through some difficult times. She confides in me about her troubles, and I gladly listen and give advice. Although I am willing to listen and help, I feel she would really benefit from seeing a...
Dear Eric: I have been in a wonderful relationship for a year now with a man who treats me like a queen, and we have plans to eventually get married. We happen to have a mutual friend, whom I have actually known for many more...
Dear Annie: I just read today’s letter from “Help,” and it deeply resonated with my own experiences. Like “Help,” I had a narcissistic mother and spent years struggling to reconcile my relationship with her while searching for my own happiness and balance.Living with someone who...