Live Updates | Lewiston schools to close as police search for mass shooting suspect

Politics The death toll in the shooting at a Maine bowling alley and a restaurant has risen to 18 people killed, according to Gov. Janet Mills. Another 13 were injured. A police officer stands at a road closure near a bowling alley, seen in background, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. The site is … [Read more…]

Rob Gronkowski blasts the Patriots for ‘ridiculous’ victory celebration against Buffalo

Patriots “I’m like wow, they won a game and they went that crazy. They’re acting like they’ve never been there before.” Rób Gronkowski was not a fan of the Patriots’ postgame celebration against Buffalo. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Jakobi Meyers recalls conversation with Cam Newton at Patriots practice that ‘saved’ his career Patriots reportedly … [Read more…]

Real-life horror story: Doctors find spider in woman’s ear

Health According to a New England Journal of Medicine case study, the woman could feel and hear the spider crawling in her ear. Just in time for Halloween, the New England Journal of Medicine recently published a case study that is sure to keep all arachnophobes up at night. The study tells the frightening tale … [Read more…]

What we learned from Duxbury mom Lindsay Clancy’s superior court arraignment

Crime “It’s readily apparent … that this woman was a troubled soul.”  The backyard playground swing set with children’s toys at the home where 33-year-old nurse Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled her three children. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File The Duxbury woman accused of strangling her three children last January pleaded not guilty to murder … [Read more…]

Jayson Tatum says he’ll come off the bench at some point this season

Celtics “Told them 1 game this season I’m coming off the bench,” Jayson Tatum. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Kristaps Porzingis said it’s ‘still cool’ playing in MSG despite boos, is excited about Celtics’ future No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points in NBA debut Some of the Celtics’ top players had a meeting about … [Read more…]

After Lewiston mass shooting, reactions pour in: ‘My heart is crushed’

Local News Politicians, athletes, business owners, and those impacted by the shootings shared condolences after the Lewiston shooting that killed 18. Jess Paquette expresses her support for her city in the wake of Wednesday’s mass shootings at a restaurant and bowling alley, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Reactions from New … [Read more…]

Cambridge police investigate sexual assault on Lesley University campus

Crime The September assault was reported to police this past weekend, police said. A sexual assault is reported to have happened on Lesley University’s campus in Cambridge in September. Steve Annear/The Boston Globe Cambridge police are investigating a sexual assault reported to have happened on Lesley University’s campus in September. According to the university, the … [Read more…]

Bruins injuries: Milan Lucic to miss a ‘couple weeks,’ Jakub Lauko dealing with ‘fracture’

Bruins Milan Lucic has already missed two games after taking a puck off his skate on Saturday against the Kings. Milan Lucic suffered an injury on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The Bruins’ fourth line is going to look a little different over the next few weeks. Speaking on Thursday … [Read more…]

Jakobi Meyers recalls conversation with Cam Newton at Patriots practice that ‘saved’ his career

Patriots “I remember that situation you’re talking about bro. That low-key saved my career bro. I don’t even think you know how serious that was for me.” Cam Newton. AP Photo/Adrian Kraus Patriots reportedly sign Jalen Reagor to 53-man roster The breakout season that established Jakobi Meyers as one of New England’s top receivers came … [Read more…]

Here’s what Red Sox analysts think about the hiring of Craig Breslow

Red Sox “This is a best-of-all-worlds move.” Craig Breslow will be the new chief baseball officer for the Boston Red Sox. Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff Torey Lovullo and Mike Hazen navigated difficult years — on field and off — en route to World Series Report: Craig Breslow accepts offer to become Red Sox’ head of … [Read more…]