Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Health The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health. A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File By Associated Press October 31, … [Read more…]

Massachusetts governor says state is working with feds to help migrants in shelters find work

Politics Healey warned two weeks ago that the state’s emergency family shelter system would reach its capacity of 7,500 families — or about 24,000 people — by the end of the month. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivers her inaugural address in the House Chamber at the Statehouse moments after being sworn into office during inauguration … [Read more…]

Rather than dwell on a painful past, the 8-0-1 Bruins look to the future after taking down Panthers

Bruins “We’re trying to build something totally different than last year.” Pavel Zacha’s OT goal lifted Boston to a 3-2 win over the Panthers on Monday. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images COMMENTARY Jim Montgomery called an audible on Monday morning at Warrior Ice Arena. Rather than dismiss Boston’s anticipated rematch against the Florida Panthers later that night … [Read more…]

Bruins-Panthers: What we learned from Boston’s gutsy comeback win

Bruins The Bruins came back from a 2-0 deficit but may have lost two defensemen in the process. Pavel Zacha smiles as he sees his game-winner go past Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. AP Despite a battered backend and an early 2-0 deficit, the Boston Bruins managed to pull off a “character win” to continue … [Read more…]

Charlie McAvoy ejected from Bruins’ win over Panthers for a high hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Bruins “The league reviews all those hits and they’ll let us know what their thoughts are.” Charlie McAvoy could face discipline from the NHL for his high hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Monday. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Just 2:28 after he scored the Bruins’ game-tying goal against the Panthers, Charlie McAvoy had to spend the rest … [Read more…]

How did Marylou’s Coffee become a South Shore staple?

Wickedpedia “I don’t know and don’t want to know how much sugar is in this drink, but sometimes you just have to treat yourself!” Beginning with a single shop in Hanover in 1986, Marylou’s Coffee has built itself a loyal following in a sea of Dunkin’ and Starbucks. Marylou’s Coffee/Instagram Some Bay Staters get their … [Read more…]

Bruins’ Matt Grzelcyk expected to miss ‘a couple of weeks’ with upper-body injury

Bruins The Bruins could be without two of their starting defensemen during Thursday’s game against Toronto. Matt Grzelcyk has scored one goal in nine games with the Bruins this season. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Bruins’ blue line is expected to take a hit. Speaking after Boston’s 3-2 comeback win over the Panthers on Monday night, … [Read more…]

NICU babies at Brigham and Women’s, Mass. General got all dressed up for Halloween

Local News Premature babies in the NICU got all dressed up in costumes donated by Tiny Treats to celebrate their first ever Halloweekend. Twin babies in the NCU at Mass General got dressed up to celebrate their first Halloween. Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Mass General for Children The tiniest tots in the NICUs at … [Read more…]

Jaylen Brown, Celtics demolish Wizards to remain undefeated: 9 takeaways

Celtics The Wizards are not going to have a fun season. Jaylen Brown and the Celtics demolished the Wizards on Monday and improved to 3-0. Greg Fiume/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Celtics blew out the Wizards 126-107 on Monday, resting their starters for the entire fourth quarter as they improved to 3-0. Here are the takeaways. … [Read more…]