Here’s a tentative schedule of all the planned MBTA shutdowns

Local News The T’s plan includes 188 days of track work and periodic shutdowns on all four subway lines, starting this fall. The Orange Line. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe, File The MBTA rolled out a plan Thursday to expedite track repairs and lift nearly 200 speed restrictions throughout its subway system by the … [Read more…]

Pumpkin lives to see another day, but officials urge public to learn to live among bears

Local News After an outcry to save Pumpkin the bear from euthanasia, authorities are asking the public to educate themselves on living with the animals. Pumpkin, a black bear spotted in and near Hanson, Massachusetts, killed two goats. Now police say they have to euthanize the bear. Courtesy of the Hanson Police Department A bear … [Read more…]

What the Patriots are saying about going to Germany for the Colts game

Patriots “This is my first time out of the country,” Demario Douglas said. “So, it’s going to be different, a different atmosphere.” Mac Jones and Patriots teammates. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Rob Gronkowski specified what he thinks the Patriots’ ‘main problem’ has been in the 2023 season Report: Jack Jones and J.C. Jackson missed curfew … [Read more…]

Rob Gronkowski specified what he thinks the Patriots’ ‘main problem’ has been in the 2023 season

Morning Sports Update Gronkowski was also asked what he thought about the viral video of Robert and Jonathan Kraft talking in the team press box. Rob Gronkowski at an event in 2022. Bryan Steffy/Getty Images Rob Gronkowski on the Patriots‘ future, Jonathan Kraft: Count ex-Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski among the many people surprised at … [Read more…]

What should the Bruins do with Mason Lohrei once their defense is healthy?

Bruins The Bruins called up Lohrei primarily for his playmaking skillset, but will he defend well enough to stick around? Mason Lohrei celebrates his first NHL goal on Nov. 6 against Dallas. Sam Hodde/Getty Images In roughly a few weeks, the Boston Bruins will have another tough decision on their hands, specifically on their back … [Read more…]

Haley calls Ramaswamy ‘scum’ after he brings up her daughter in GOP debate

Politics “Leave my daughter out of your voice.” By Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post updated on November 9, 2023 | 9:35 AM Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley told entrepreneur and fellow Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to keep her daughter “out of your voice” during a contentious moment on the debate stage in Miami on Wednesday … [Read more…]

Takeaways: What we learned from the Revolution’s season-ending loss to the Union

Sports News With the home loss, a season that once appeared promising ends with a thud. Revolution midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye tried to get control of the ball against Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag. By Hayden Bird, The Boston Globe November 9, 2023 | 7:17 AM The Revolution were eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs on Wednesday … [Read more…]

Why the Bruins shouldn’t mess with their goalie rotation of Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark

Bruins Following a 10-1-1 start, the Bruins should not subtract from their greatest strength in net. Both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark are playing at an elite level once again in 2023-24. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) The Bruins have a good problem on their hands … again.  Boston’s record-setting run in 2022-23 was anchored by the … [Read more…]

Donald Trump’s rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate

Politics Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis participated in the Republican presidential primary debate in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Joe Raedle/Getty Images By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press November 8, 2023 MIAMI (AP) — In their first debate since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the Republican presidential candidates … [Read more…]