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Sitting Mass. state representative dies of cancer, remembered as ‘incredible advocate’
Representative Susan Williams Gifford died in her home on Tuesday after battling cancer, her team said. Longtime state representative Susan Williams Gifford died Tuesday after a cancer battle, a spokesperson for her office said. She was 64. Gifford had represented the 2nd Plymouth District, which includes Carver, Middleboro, and Wareham,...
What the Patriots are saying about Jerod Mayo calling them ‘soft’
“I think it’s got to challenge you,” tight-end Hunter Henry said. Three days have passed since Jerod Mayo said the Patriots have a soft football team across the board. He has since clarified those comments, saying he meant to point out that the team was playing soft in the moment instead of calling them soft overall.
‘Fascist,’ ‘Nazi’: Trump merch store in Connecticut vandalized
Store manager Ken Krajewski said "urine manure spray" was also used inside the building. A Connecticut store selling former President Donald Trump-themed memorabilia was vandalized early Monday morning with spray paint and “a urine manure spray,” the store’s manager said. The vandalism at New England for Trump,...
Pedro Martinez alleges the Yankees bugged Red Sox clubhouse during 2004 ALCS
“I remember before the game, just getting up to the ceiling of the clubhouse and pulling a microphone." Netflix’s new documentary, “The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox” offers a cathartic look back at the most stunning comeback in baseball history. But the three-part series is also unearthing...
Mayor Wu, business leaders compromise on property tax hike
"This is a wise compromise, albeit a short term one," one advocate said. The commercial tax property ceiling will be raised more than 6 percent higher than the current limit. Weeks into a dispute between lawmakers and business leaders, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a compromise to temporarily increase commercial property taxes to avoid a “dramatic spike” for residents in the coming years.
New Bedford listing is a groovy blast from the past. Price: $599,900.
The mid-century modern home comes with a three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a sunken living room, and a must-see family room ceiling. Step through the front door of 10 Harding St. in New Bedford and back in time. The three-bed, 2.5-bath home, listed for $599,900, has been impeccably maintained with its...
Vineyard Wind is given the OK to move forward after blade failure in July
After review, some blades will be removed, and others will be reinforced. After months of delay, Vineyard Wind has announced it was given the OK to remove a damaged blade and complete its wind turbine project 15 miles south of Nantucket. In July, a GE Genova-manufactured wind turbine blade broke...
New Brookline ‘I voted’ stickers will feature a familiar face: a turkey
Town Clerk Ben Kaufman said the new design featuring Brookline's bird "celebrity" is to encourage turnout. Brookline is adding its own personal flair to “I voted” stickers this election season. This election, voters will have the option to pick a sticker featuring a local feathered friend: a turkey.
Drake Maye offers support for Ja’Lynn Polk amid struggles, concussion
"I don’t think it’s a matter of if. I think it’s a matter of when.”. Ja’Lynn Polk’s already difficult rookie season in Foxborough has gone from bad to worse. After failing to reel in a single catch during New England’s 32-16 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Polk might be sidelined for the next few weeks.
K.J. Osborn addressed trade rumors after social media post sparks speculation
"That post was for motivation, maybe desperation. Yeah, it was personal but it was also the truth" Patriots receiver K.J. Osborn addressed a social media post on Wednesday that led coach Jerod Mayo to say Osborn is “probably frustrated” in his role. Osborn posted a screenshot of a...
Karen Read case: O’Keefe’s family fights requests to delay wrongful death suit
Read “seeks not only to poison the jury pool ... but also has one foot out of Massachusetts now that her house has sold,” the family's lawyer alleged. The family of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe is once again pushing back on efforts to delay their wrongful death lawsuit, arguing they have “compelling reasons” to “lock in” testimony from Karen Read, O’Keefe’s alleged killer.
Abandoned piglet found in Framingham needs a new home
Want to adopt a pig? Now's your chance. A young piglet is in search of a new home, the Framingham Police Department said on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the department said the pig was abandoned by their owner. A good Samaritan spotted the porker and contacted Animal Control, the department said.
‘The Stand’ is Stephen King’s best novel
More than 21,000 total votes were cast in our bracket of Stephen King's most iconic novel. "The Stand" clinched the title in a landslide vote against "'Salem's Lot." Earlier this month, Boston.com asked readers to help narrow down the best Stephen King novels to their top sixteen and launched a bracket to decide the definitive favorite from the list. Despite their cultural relevance and various adaptations, hits like “It”, “The Shining”, and “Carrie” failed to make it to the championship round.
First-in-U.S. 3-year bachelor’s programs coming to New England college
Johnson & Wales University will launch the programs next fall. Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island announced on Tuesday that it is launching three-year bachelor’s programs, becoming the first in the nation to do so. Computer science, criminal justice, graphic design, and hospitality management are among the 90-to-96-credit...
These are New England’s scariest attractions in 2024, according to FrightFind
Plan your terrifying excursion this month. The scare factor is off the charts at six New England attractions this Halloween season, according to FrightFind. The website, which finds and reviews the scariest attractions in the nation, released a 2024 list of the top haunted attractions in every U.S. state and included Barrett’s Haunted Mansion in Abington, Mass.; Legends of Fear in Shelton, Conn.; Haunted Grandview Manor in Lebanon, Maine; Haunted Overload in Lee, N.H.; 13th World in Cumberland, R.I.; and Nightmare Vermont in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Jerod Mayo responds to Bill Belichick’s criticism, social-media posts by players
FOXBOROUGH — Bill Belichick clearly has a bone to pick with Jerod Mayo and the Patriots are getting fired in January. And after Mayo opened himself up to criticism by initially labeling the Patriots as a “soft” team on Sunday, Belichick has taken several opportunities to call out New England’s new head coach and defend his former players.
David Andrews on Jerod Mayo’s ‘soft’ comments: ‘I don’t think he told a lie’
Andrews and "The Quick Snap" co-host Brian Hoyer also addressed former Patriots coach Bill Belichick's criticism of Mayo's words and the team's performance. Patriots captain David Andrews admitted it was tough to hear head coach Jerod Mayo call the team “soft” after Sunday’s lackluster loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars: “If you’re a player, that should piss you off. … It pissed me off, and I’m not even playing.”
Town, resident in ‘stalemate’ over Trump projection, as town employees receive threats
The town says there has been at least one voicemail threat toward a town official and several phone calls and emails to town employees. The town of Hanson says it is in an “unfortunate stalemate” over the projection of a political ad on local water tower that has led to threats against town officials and employees.
Mass. supt. admonishes ‘shameful and shocking’ behavior from parents who confronted, monitored preschool caregivers
A battle over routine toddler programming in a school district north of Boston has led to two tense incidents. A Massachusetts school superintendent is taking a stand against “fear mongering” following two “divisive” security incidents where parents confronted or monitored other caregivers as they brought their toddlers to preschool programming.
Greater Boston home prices tumble from summer highs
What a difference five years make: The cost of a condo has climbed 22.5%, while the price of the typical family home is up a whopping 44.5%. To quote singer Tom Jones, “It’s not unusual.” In the case of real estate, it’s not unusual to see prices cool off with the temperatures in September.
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