“James” didn’t speak any English when he arrived in the U.S. at 16 years old after fleeing gang threats in El Salvador. Within two years, he found himself in an intense sexual relationship with his school counselor at Boston International Newcomers Academy.That’s according to a...
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash.Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X”...
A cornucopia of local food trucks offering a plethora of food options such as barbecue, handmade pizza, baked goods and smoothies will populate a beloved musical on the South Shore this weekend.The 11th annual Levitate Music and Arts Festival will welcome about 60 vendors, including...
MONSON — Lawmakers will consider this month establishing a fund to help homeowners afflicted with pyrrhotite, a natural mineral that if included in concrete reacts over time destroying homes and homeowners’ finances from within.The state Senate included the Crumbling Concrete Assistance Fund in its version...
Since her return from her semifinalist run on “The Voice,” Westfield native Madison Curbelo has been no stranger to performing for Western Massachusetts audiences.The singer, whose Latin twist on “Stand By Me” won her a four-chair turn on the NBC show’s 25th season, has performed...
In an offseason where the Bruins have seemed intent on adding size, Matt Poitras has been focused on getting bigger himself.A year ago, Poitras was the surprise success story of camp and the early season when he made the team as a 19-year-old. But the...
Dear Abby: My son “Ethan” is a visually impaired adult with disabilities. He’s articulate, down to earth and joyful to be around. He’s a homeowner in a nice area of town. A woman we met through the Nextdoor app bought an expensive winter coat from...
Upcoming programs at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Music Mondays continue on July 8 with Wanda Houston and her blend of 1940s through 1960s R&B and jazz. Performances run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be...
Dear Eric: I am 54 and have to start looking for a job again due to outsourcing. My previous job was part-time. Now I have this fabulous full-time job opportunity. However, my friends and family think full-time will mentally break me. I feel I’m up...
Dear Annie: Ten years ago, I became a single parent when my ex-husband, who had worked in the World Trade Center on 9/11, became addicted to drugs and alcohol. The love of my life became abusive toward me, threatened our young children and pets, and...
