Senate seat flip in central Mass. a win for GOP under new leadership

Local News State Rep. Peter Durant is set to join the Massachusetts Senate in a notable win for the Massachusetts GOP. GOP state Rep. Peter Durant defeated Democratic state Rep. Jon Zlotnik Tuesday night to flip a seat in the Massachusetts Senate, a notable win for Republicans and potential boon for the party under new … [Read more…]

Report: Mac Jones’s decision making has ‘infuriated’ people inside Patriots organization

Patriots “They’ve been sold this smart, efficient, game-managing quarterback and they’re not getting it.” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Mac Jones hasn’t lived up to his billing as a strong decision-maker at the quarterback position, and it’s left people inside the Patriots organization angry, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. “One thing that’s really … [Read more…]

Report: J.C. Jackson will not travel with Patriots to Germany for Colts game

Patriots “With questions about his reliability, the decision was made to have him stay home, get through the bye and return in a better place” J.C. Jackson. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky Bill Belichick said that Patriots offensive line coach Adrian Klemm will be ‘out for a little while’ Chris Long criticized Josh McDaniels, questioned ‘The Patriot … [Read more…]

UMass Boston reports active case of tuberculosis

Health The university has reportedly informed dozens of “close contacts” after the active case of tuberculosis was confirmed. UMass Boston reports an active case of tuberculosis on Nov. 7, 2023. Blake Nissen/ Boston Globe A person in the UMass Boston community was reportedly diagnosed with tuberculosis, and dozens of people are considered close contacts, according … [Read more…]

Bill Belichick said that Patriots offensive line coach Adrian Klemm will be ‘out for a little while’

Patriots Belichick confirmed that it’s a health-related matter. Patriots offensive line coach Adrian Klemm earlier in the 2023 season. AP Photo/Doug Murray The Patriots will be without offensive line coach Adrian Klemm for a period of time, according to Bill Belichick. Asked if Klemm was at work on Wednesday, Belichick confirmed that he was absent. … [Read more…]

Chris Long criticized Josh McDaniels, questioned ‘The Patriot Way’

Morning Sports Update Long weighed in on a recent report about how McDaniels took issue with Antonio Pierce’s reference to the Patriots. Chris Long during his time playing for the Patriots in 2016. AP Photo/Winslow Townson Chris Long, Josh McDaniels, and “The Patriot Way”: Given the Patriots’ recent struggles, and former New England offensive coordinator … [Read more…]

2 of the country’s most popular ski resorts are in Vermont, new ranking says

Skiing One has the coldest chairlift in the Northeast, according to Boston.com readers. A skier goes down a slope at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont on March. 20, 2011. Caleb Kenna / The New York Times Skiers and riders are hungry for information about two Vermont ski resorts, according to a recent study. A Mass. … [Read more…]

Two rescued in Revere fire that officials are investigating as arson

Local News Authorities urge anyone with information about the fire to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program at 1-800-682-9229. Authorities urge anyone with information about the fire to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program at 1-800-682-9229. Department of Fire Services Authorities believe a two-alarm fire Sunday at a multi-unit apartment building in Revere was intentionally … [Read more…]

How abortion lifted Democrats, and more takeaways from Tuesday’s elections nationwide

Politics President Joe Biden is unpopular, but the winning streak for his party and its policies has been extended through another election night. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear focused on local issues in Kentucky, and avoided mentioning President Joe Biden by name. Jon Cherry / The New York Times By Jonathan Weisman and Reid J. Epstein, … [Read more…]