Patriots are reportedly releasing cornerback Jack Jones

Patriots Jones was a fourth-round pick by New England in 2022. Jack Jones playing for the Patriots against the Commanders in Nov. 2023. AP Photo/Charles Krupa The Patriots are reportedly waiving cornerback Jack Jones, according to a Monday report following the team’s 10-6 loss against the Colts in Week 10. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, … [Read more…]

Judy Gibson, acclaimed South Portland restaurant that opened days before COVID shutdown, to close

Food News Owner Chris Wilcox said the restaurant never fully recovered from the shutdown, and they weren’t busy enough. Judy Gibson, an acclaimed restaurant in South Portland that opened just days before the COVID-19 shutdown of restaurants, will close Nov. 19. Courtesy of Judy Gibson Judy Gibson faced a difficult start when the acclaimed restaurant … [Read more…]

Andover Public Schools remains closed for a fourth day as teachers strike

Schools Classes have been canceled for the district’s roughly 5,500 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade since a Thursday night vote by the Andover Education Association to go on strike. By Associated Press November 13, 2023 | 1:12 PM ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Andover Public Schools were closed Monday as hundreds of teachers remained on strike for … [Read more…]

Peter King: Mac Jones’s latest interception ‘might have been a career-wrecking’ one

Patriots Mac Jones is tied for the league lead in interceptions. His latest one might alter his career, King wrote. Mac Jones. AP Photo/Steve Luciano Mac Jones’s performance was the worst in Patriots history Jabrill Peppers plans to check in with Jack Jones to ‘see where his head’s at’ after benchings Mac Jones is tied … [Read more…]

Celtics players wore ‘Raise the Age’ shirts before Friday’s game. Here’s what they mean.

Celtics “The name of this bill is called the Raise the Age bill. If you want to learn more, please visit Celtics.com/raisetheage to learn more.” Jayson Tatum before Friday’s game. Maddie Meyer/Getty Celtics sweep back-to-back by blowing out Raptors: 10 takeaways ‘I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else’: Payton Pritchard explained what he enjoys about … [Read more…]

Mass. launches work clinic for migrants

Local News The clinic is part of a larger effort to free up space in the state’s emergency shelter system, which reached capacity last week. Mass. Gov. Maura Healey declares a state of emergency regarding the state’s emergency shelter system in August. Steve LeBlanc/AP Massachusetts officials launched a work authorization clinic for migrants staying in … [Read more…]

Take a look inside Central Perk Coffeehouse on Newbury Street

Restaurants The cafe aims to bring friends together over cold brews and conversation. Step inside Central Perk Coffeehouse on Newbury Street. Photo courtesy of Brian Nevins If you ever wished you could step into a scene from the TV series “Friends,” you’ll finally have your chance. Central Perk Coffeehouse will debut on Boston’s Newbury Street … [Read more…]

2 New England ski areas are among the 10 most affordable in North America, new report says

Skiing They are in Vermont and Maine. Jay Peak, Vermont. Caleb Kenna for The New York Times, File Skiers and riders can save money this season at two New England ski areas, according to HomeToGo. 2 of the country’s most popular ski resorts are in Vermont, new ranking says The vacation rental search engine released … [Read more…]

‘It hurts to watch’: Tedy Bruschi’s blunt commentary about Bill Belichick, Mac Jones, and the struggling Patriots

Morning Sports Update Bruschi pinpointed one moment in particular that might offer insight into Belichick’s thoughts on Jones’s future. Mac Jones during the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Frankfurt, Germany. AP Photo/Martin Meissner Tedy Bruschi on Bill Belichick and the Patriots’ current situation: With the Patriots continuing to struggle — now 2-8 heading into … [Read more…]

Jabrill Peppers plans to check in with Jack Jones to ‘see where his head’s at’ after benchings

Patriots Jones played a season-low 10 snaps on Sunday. Mac Jones’s performance was the worst in Patriots history Matthew Slater on Patriots’ struggles: ‘It’s got nothing to do with Coach Belichick’ Jack Jones’s playing time was limited again on Sunday. He sat out the first quarter for the second-straight week and only played 10 snaps, … [Read more…]