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4 men charged in dozens of break-ins across 25 Mass. towns
The men allegedly targeted homes owned by residents of Indian or South Asian heritage. Four Rhode Island men were arrested Friday in connection with 43 burglaries and break-ins across 25 Massachusetts towns dating back to 2018. The men — Jovan Lemon, 29, of Providence; Paul Lemon, 30, of Warwick; Steven...
Kristaps Porzingis looks to put offensive woes to rest in Game 3 versus Heat
Porzingis scored just six points Wednesday night, going 1-for-9. After a disappointing performance in Wednesday’s 111-101 loss against the Heat, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is looking to find his offensive groove in Game 3 of Boston’s first round matchup with Miami. The 7-foot-2 big man struggled mightily during...
For $2.3m: This Roxbury home embraces ‘slow living’
The home is somewhat reflective of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs, with compressed and released spaces. In this $2,300,000 Roxbury home designed using Japanese principles, there’s oak just about everywhere. Reclaimed oak makes up the floors of the three-story home at 12 Thwing St. in Fort Hill. The walls...
Review & setlist: Judas Priest was silly at MGM Music Hall Thursday, but gloriously so
Oh, and its latest Boston stop proved the legendary heavy metal band can still roar, even 50-plus years in. Judas Priest, with Sabaton, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Thursday, April 25. A cynic might argue that Judas Priest has proved its point by now. The foundational heavy metal band,...
Why the Bruins should halt goalie rotation, roll with Jeremy Swayman in Game 4
"It makes me think that maybe he's in their head a little bit." The stats speak for themselves when it comes to Jeremy Swayman and his dominance against the Maple Leafs this season. Following Boston’s 4-2 win in Game 3 on Wednesday, Swayman is now 5-0-0 against Toronto in 2023-24...
Walk through a 1667 Plymouth home where Mayflower pilgrims lived
About 2 million people in the U.S., including three presidents, can trace their ancestry to the pilgrim family who lived there. Plymouth native Peter Arenstam worked on a replica of the Mayflower ship in Plymouth Harbor for years before learning he was a descendant of a pilgrim who arrived on the real ship more than 400 years ago.
Korey Cunningham, former Patriots offensive lineman, found dead at 28
Cunningham played 12 games for New England from 2019-2021. Former Patriots offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead at his New Jersey home Thursday, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. The 28-year-old Alabama native was selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. As a...
Masataka Yoshida’s absence is a rare consistency in recent Red Sox lineups
Alex Cora — no matter what he says — keeps finding reasons to choose someone else besides Yoshida amid a litany of choices. It was quite the succinct little wrapper from Alex Cora on Wednesday afternoon, after his Red Sox dropped their finale in Cleveland. “It sucks,” the...
Watch: Playoff fever grips Boston
Columnist Chris Gasper calls out a Celtics disappearing act, plus how Brad Marchand sparked a Bruins win. Boston Globe Today: Watch now at Globe.com or weekdays at 5 p.m. ET on NESN. Take a deeper look at the stories impacting our community from the award-winning Boston Globe Media newsrooms. Hear...
Bill Belichick recalled the ‘most interesting’ draft-day trade he made with the Patriots
"We'd been trying to trade for Randy Moss for probably two months," Belichick explained, sharing an entertaining anecdote as part of Thursday's draft coverage. Bill Belichick looked back on trading for Randy Moss in 2007: Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick joined “The Pat McAfee Show” for their live coverage of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, predictably showcasing his vast football knowledge.
Local obituary: Dan Tesler, 39, Coast Guard veteran and father of two
Tesler graduated from Lexington High School in 2002 and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy four years later. Daniel Akira Tesler died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 20th at age 39. Dan was born in Kobe, Japan, on September 12, 1984, moved to Honolulu, Hawaii for part of his...
‘The government is wrong’: How a 2011 Waltham triple homicide will forever be tied to the Boston Marathon bombing
Boston journalist Susan Zalkind's new book takes the Middlesex DA's office to task for a stalled investigation into a 2011 Waltham triple murder, writing: "The government is wrong. Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Ibragim Todashev did it." On Sept. 11, 2011 — the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks — the city...
‘A shame to let an Allston landmark go’: What Grasshopper means to readers
After Boston.com wrote about Grasshopper's imminent closure, readers shared with us their memories and favorite dishes from the Allston vegan restaurant. In a little more than a month, a longtime favorite vegan restaurant in Allston will close. Grasshopper’s owner told Boston.com the news of its closure — they said over...
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Consternation on campus, a Wahlberg-Beckham battle, and “Hadestown” history all figure into this week’s news quiz. Did you stay in the loop with this week’s local news? Take our Boston.com news quiz to test your knowledge and stay informed on the latest trending stories in Greater Boston.
Patriots have reportedly inquired 49ers about a possible Brandon Aiyuk trade
Rumors that Aiyuk could be traded were further fueled by the 49ers' decision to draft a wide receiver in Thursday's first round. The Patriots are set to pick early on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, holding the No. 34 overall pick. But it’s possible they opt to use their high second-round selection to make a different kind of addition.
Watch: Kofi Kingston gives Drake Maye custom Patriots-themed WWE title belt
"We wanted to welcome you to Pats Nation," Kingston said. "We're going to do it with like a WWE-type twist, if you know what I'm saying." Drake Maye received a shiny gift from a WWE star shortly after he was drafted by the Patriots No. 3 overall Thursday night. Kofi...
‘This guy’s upside is through the roof’: Draft pundits largely praise Patriots’ selection of Drake Maye
"I love what New England is doing here." Bill Belichick offered an honest critique of Drake Maye after the Patriots selected him with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing on his negatives just as much as he did his positives. But other draft pundits seemed to...
What Jerod Mayo, Eliot Wolf said about Drake Maye’s ceiling, starting role & more
"He's a player that elevates those around him and that's really all you can ask for at the quarterback position." Just minutes after the Patriots selected UNC QB Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Jerod Mayo and de-facto GM Eliot Wolf discussed their new quarterback’s potential and what the next steps are for a roster in need of more weapons.
5 takeaways from Drake Maye’s introductory Patriots presser
"I think I'm competing to win. That's what Patriots Nation is about, that's what they know how to do. I'm ready to come in and do that." Drake Maye smiled as he recalled the moment the Patriots selected him with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He...
Before drafting Drake Maye, Patriots reportedly asked Chargers about Justin Herbert
The Chargers reportedly quickly rebuffed the Patriots' attempt to trade for their star quarterback. The Patriots ultimately stood pat and selected a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick. However, before it drafted Drake Maye, New England reportedly assessed all its options, including a surprise inquiry. New England was one...
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