New England Travel From colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. A family walks through a pumpkin patch with a wagon. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Those looking for weekend fun this fall season have plenty of options on the South Shore, from colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. Ahead, get ideas … [Read more…]
The Patriots have struggled in recent years against the Bills, and there’s no reason to believe that will change on Sunday
Patriots With 20 players on the injury report as of Thursday, the Patriots are neither healthy nor good as they try to end a three-game losing streak in which they’ve been outscored, 93-20. Stefon Diggs is one of the many reasons why the Bills have dominated the Patriots over the last few seasons. Barry Chin/Globe … [Read more…]
Mattapan woman charged with striking, killing UMass Dartmouth student with car
Local News Danasia Sampson allegedly hit a fellow student, Frank Petillo Jr., on campus in April. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Blake Nissen/The Boston Globe A 22-year-old Mattapan woman was charged in connection with the death of UMass Dartmouth student Frank Petillo Jr., who was struck and killed by a car on campus in April. … [Read more…]
Ex-Red Sox OF Gabe Kapler reportedly interviewed to be team’s next head of baseball ops
Red Sox Kapler, who has managed the Phillies and Giants, is reportedly the second former Red Sox player to interview for the role. Gabe Kapler managed the Giants for the last four seasons. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Another former Red Sox player has entered the mix to possibly become the team’s baseball operations chief. Former Red … [Read more…]
Eng: MBTA knew years ago that Green Line Extension was too narrow
Local News Half of the Union Square GLX branch and 80% of the Medford branch needs to be fixed, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng said Thursday. MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng spoke to reporters during a press conference where he offered an explanation of what went wrong with the Green Line Extension. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe … [Read more…]
Black Mountain will open this winter after all
Skiing In a reversal, the New Hampshire ski mountain will announce an opening date soon. Black Mountain in Jackson, N.H. Black Mountain A longtime New Hampshire ski mountain will open this winter after all, reversing its decision to close, which was announced last week on social media. Black Mountain, in operation since 1935 and owned … [Read more…]
Celtics, 98.5 The Sports Hub agree to multi-year radio broadcast extension
Celtics The length of the extension is unknown, but the previous extension was agreed upon in September 2018, five years ago. “Toucher and Rich”, the morning program for 98.5 The Sports Hub, had a 25.6 share in the most recent ratings book. The Celtics are staying in a familiar spot on the radio, with familiar … [Read more…]
CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
Business The drug store chain said it will remove a small number of oral decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. Customers walk to a CVS Pharmacy, Friday, Nov 4, 2022, in Boston. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, FIle By TOM MURPHY, Associated Press October 20, 2023 | 11:02 AM CVS Health is pulling from … [Read more…]
Celtics ranked No. 1 in NBA analysts’ future power rankings
Morning Sports Update The rankings were calculated based on five categories: Players, management, money, market, and draft. Derrick White during the Celtics’ preseason matchup against the Hornets. AP Photo/Erik Verduzco Celtics projected to have a strong three years ahead: The Celtics are currently one of the favorites to win the NBA championship, and it could … [Read more…]
Watch your fences: ‘Kool-Aid Man Challenge’ hits Raynham
Local News The “challenge,” shared on social media, involves running through walls and fences. The fences of several Raynham residents were reportedly damaged by people doing the so-called “Kool-Aid Man Challenge.” The challenge, which spread on social media, apparently involves running through walls and fences. The idea is to imitate the iconic Kool-Aid ad campaign, … [Read more…]