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Springfield’s Forest Park Pool closed due to rogue group of vandals

SPRINGFIELD — Since the Forest Park pool opened last week, a group of vandals have jumped the locked fence, threatened lifeguards, pulled a gun on staff and defied police daily.The last straw came Wednesday when they climbed the fence, wrenched lockers and a life jacket...

By Larry Smith

Atlanta Hawks draft Zaccharie Risacher as No. 1 NBA Draft pick, pre-order jersey now

The Atlanta Hawks drafted 19-year-old Zaccharie Risacher from France as the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 26. The first round of the draft has kicked off with the Hawks taking the first pick. Zaccharie Risacher is a...

By Larry Smith

Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds to hit 3 Massachusetts counties Wednesday

An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:47 p.m. in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk counties.Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph."At 8:47 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...

By Larry Smith

After Red Sox ‘didn’t get better’ at last 2 deadlines, Alex Cora wants to ‘get greedy’ and buy

BOSTON — After two consecutive trade deadlines he found to be disappointing, Red Sox manager Alex Cora is hoping history doesn’t repeat itself for a third time.With the Red Sox six games above .500 and in possession of the third and final American League wild...

By Larry Smith

‘Murder at the Motel’ new episode: Watch free on A&E tonight

The new episode of “Murder at the Motel” will feature a case from July 9, 2018 and will air on Wednesday, June 26 on A&E. The new A&E seriesexplores tragic murder cases set in motels and the pursuit to bring justice to the victims. A...

By Larry Smith

Update: Flash flood warning previously issued will expire at 9:45 p.m.

The warning was for Worcester County.Deciphering advisories, watches, and warnings: Understanding weather alertsFlash flood warning: Take action!A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash...

By Larry Smith

Red Sox rain delay: Game vs. Blue Jays halted in 2nd inning Wednesday

BOSTON — The Red Sox have largely avoided weather-related issues at Fenway Park this season. Wednesday night was another story.Wednesday’s Red Sox-Blue Jays game is in a rain delay after umpires put a temporary stop to play with one out in the top of the...

By Larry Smith

Planning board rejects Dollar General store as not in Southwick’s ‘character’

SOUTHWICK – After a spirited debate on whether the proposed Dollar General store fits the “character” of the surrounding neighborhood on College Highway, a majority of the Planning Board members voted in favor of the proposal, but didn’t reach the necessary supermajority.The vote at Tuesday’s...

By Larry Smith

Former Celtics guard traded to Wizards in draft-day deal (report)

Former Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon is onto his next stop in his NBA career, which will be his fourth team in the last four seasons. The veteran guard has been dealt from the Trail Blazers to the Wizards, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, as part of...

By Larry Smith