Local News The state’s emergency shelter system was about 100 families shy of its capacity Thursday, with dozens of new families enrolling each day. At the Massachusetts State House last month, Gov. Maura Healey said the state’s emergency shelter system was nearing capacity. Suzanne Kreiter/Boston Globe In mid-October, Gov. Maura Healey announced that the state’s … [Read more…]
Two men charged in fatal shooting of Quincy woman in Dorchester
Crime The arrests came nearly two months after Princess Charles, 29, was shot and killed on Greenock Street Sept. 9. Two men were arrested this week in connection with a September shooting in Dorchester that killed a Quincy woman and left another person injured. The arrests came nearly two months after 29-year-old Princess Charles was … [Read more…]
Third suspect surrenders over Massachusetts shooting blamed for newborn baby’s death
Crime Kermith Alvarez, 28, of Holyoke, was on the run since the Oct. 4 shooting and had been placed on the Massachusetts State Police’s 10 most wanted list. Law enforcement officials investigate the scene where multiple were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. AP Photo/Steven Senne, File By Associated Press November 3, 2023 … [Read more…]
Bill Belichick reflects on Bob Knight’s death: ‘Tough loss for coaching’
Patriots Belichick said he learned a lot from Knight, who was friends with his father. Bob Knight. AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File Nick Saban explained how he was ‘influenced dramatically’ working with Bill Belichick Frustrated Big Ten coaches reportedly push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealing Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he had a good … [Read more…]
Look inside a new luxury escape in the Green Mountains
New England Travel The hotel’s restaurant, The Left Bank, serves French cuisine. A room at The Weston in Weston, Vermont. The Weston A quaint, country home-style hotel just opened in the heart of the Green Mountains. 2 of the most charming boutique hotels in the U.S. are in Mass., according to Vogue The Weston on Main … [Read more…]
Troubling ‘treats’: On the Cape, needles, in Central Mass, alcoholic candy found after Halloween
Crime Police said a child in Sandwich found needles in his candy, while in West Boylston, children were given tequila-infused chocolates. Police in two Massachusetts towns reported children finding needles in their candy, as well as some trick-or-treaters receiving tequila-infused chocolates. Courtesy of Sandwich Police Department Both needles and alcoholic candies were reportedly found in … [Read more…]
CBS Boston offices splashed with paint and pro-Palestinian graffiti
Local News A number of buildings around Greater Boston have been vandalized and targeted with graffiti amid escalating tensions tied to the Israel-Hamas war. A view of the WBZ Studio, 1170 Soldiers Field Road. David L Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File Boston police are investigating after CBS Boston’s Brighton office was vandalized with red paint and … [Read more…]
A Mass. ski area was the first to open in the U.S. this season
Skiing Guests skied during a fall festival on October 22. A small Massachusetts ski area surprised the skiing world this season by opening first in the country, beating out ski resorts in Colorado. Black Mountain will open this winter after all Skiers were carving turns on a small strip of man-made snow serviced by a … [Read more…]
Victor Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he’s most-hyped prospect in years
NBA Some say the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is a taller version of Kevin Durant. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant fouls San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Rick Scuteri/AP Photo By DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press November 3, 2023 … [Read more…]
Craig Breslow’s big brain Red Sox’ new plan in sport building toward the middle
Red Sox We can’t be sure exactly what Breslow has planned, but we all know what he needs to do as the Red Sox’ new chief baseball officer. Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy made up the entirely of the dais at Thursday’s press conference at Fenway Park. Barry Chin/Globe Staff COMMENTARY Craig Breslow, as you’re … [Read more…]