Local News Some Jewish Bostonians are calling for a ceasefire. But those beliefs come at a cost when it comes to family. IfNotNow Boston hosted an event that saw about 45 people seeking ways to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict with family. Courtesy of IfNotNow Boston After more than a month of reeling from the Oct. … [Read more…]
$3,000 in merchandise stolen from New Hampshire Macy’s, police say
Crime When a loss prevention employee confronted the three women, they assaulted and pepper sprayed the employee in the parking lot and tried to flee, police said. A Macy’s in Salem was robbed of $3,000 worth of merchandise on Saturday, police said. Bloomberg photo by Eric Thayer Three Manchester residents are facing felony charges after … [Read more…]
OSHA finds Newburyport plant explosion that killed 1 person could have been prevented
Local News The conditions found during the investigation led OSHA to cite both companies with 11 violations, including eight serious ones, and propose $298,254 in penalties. A Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection worker walks in front of the damaged Seqens plant after crews removed chemicals, May 5, 2023, in Newburyport, Mass. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file … [Read more…]
Rosalynn Carter’s advocacy for mental health was rooted in compassion and perseverance
Politics Former President Jimmy Carter has said that The Carter Center would have been a success had it accomplished nothing but his wife’s mental health work. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses the Institute of Medicine report, “Crossing the Quality Chasm: Adaptation to Mental Health and Addictive Disorders,” during the 21st annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on … [Read more…]
Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense find a spark under interim coordinator Joe Brady
NFL “I think more than anything, the intangibles of the offense started to show up in the second half — the effort, the unselfish play.” Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) celebrates after his touchdown with Trent Sherfield. Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP Photo ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen kept reminding everyone the Buffalo Bills’ … [Read more…]
Not guilty plea entered for Bruins player Milan Lucic in alleged domestic violence incident
Bruins The Bruins forward was released on personal recognizance and ordered to refrain from consuming alcohol and from abusing his wife. Bruins player Milan Lucic was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Tuesday. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff Accused of attacking his wife during a weekend argument, Bruins forward Milan Lucic appeared in Boston Municipal Court … [Read more…]
Tom Brady explained why he thinks ‘there’s a lot of mediocrity in today’s NFL’
Morning Sports Update “I don’t see the excellence that I saw in the past.” Tom Brady at the 25th Annual Best Buddies Gala in Miami, Nov. 2023. Romain Maurice/Getty Images Tom Brady on the state of the NFL: Though he largely avoided making controversial comments during his legendary career, a retired Tom Brady is already … [Read more…]
MBTA police seek person who allegedly hit, threatened to kill woman with baby
Local News The alleged assault happened on a Blue Line train between Airport and Maverick last month. MBTA Transit Police Police are looking to the public for help identifying a person who allegedly assaulted and threatened a woman with her baby last month on the Blue Line. On a train between the Airport and Maverick … [Read more…]
Celtics waste Jayson Tatum’s big night, snap winning streak: 8 takeaways vs. Hornets
Celtics The Celtics had a lot of reasons to lose, but failed to capitalize on opportunities to win. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shoots the ball under pressure from Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. AP Photo/Erik Verduzco The Celtics blew an 18-point lead and dropped a 121-118 overtime loss to a bad Hornets team on … [Read more…]
New Hampshire man had no car and no furniture, but died with a big secret, leaving his town millions
Local News Geoffrey Holt’s will had brief instructions: $3.8 million to the town of Hinsdale to benefit the community in the areas of education, health, recreation and culture. Geoffrey Holt is seen in a collection of family photos provided by his estate. Holt left the town of Hinsdale, N.H., nearly $4 million when he died … [Read more…]