Local News A 16-day shutdown of the Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line shaved more than 10 minutes off of riders’ travel times, according to the MBTA. A Red Line train departs from Savin Hill Station in August. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe, File After months of slow trains and a shutdown that lasted more than two … [Read more…]
MLS reviewing allegation that Union’s Kai Wagner used a racial slur against Revolution’s Bobby Wood
New England Revolution The league said in a statement that “a review of the matter is underway.” Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner heads the ball away in front of Revolution forward Bobby Wood during the playoff game on Oct. 28. AP Photo/Joe Lamberti Major League Soccer is conducting a review into a complaint made by … [Read more…]
Southwest is offering one-way flights from Boston for as low as $79
Flights The sale, which includes holiday travel, ends Nov. 2. A Southwest Airlines jetliner approaches Denver International Airport on Friday, May 26, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski / AP, File Looking to travel by air over the holidays? Southwest just launched a Halloween sale that includes holiday travel. Snag one-way flights to Europe from … [Read more…]
Mass. has one of the best cideries in America, according to USA Today readers
Food Some of the country’s best cider can be found in Salem. Far From the Tree Cider in Salem. Photo courtesy of Far From the Tree Cider Historic Salem, famous for its monthlong Halloween celebration, is pouring some of the best cider in the country, according to USA Today readers. This Southern city beat out … [Read more…]
Matthew Slater explained what the Patriots will miss without Kendrick Bourne
Morning Sports Update “He brings a contagious energy that I think is unmatched in this building.” Kendrick Bourne makes his way off the field alongside the Patriots training staff. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky Matthew Slater spoke about Kendrick Bourne’s injury: The Patriots lost wide receiver Kendrick Bourne for the season on Sunday when the 28-year-old reportedly … [Read more…]
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…]