Celtics “Just got hit just like a contusion. Nothing too serious but it’s a bit stiff.” Kristaps Porzingis suffered a knee contusion on Monday against the Knicks. Matthew J Lee / The Boston Globe Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Wednesday’s road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. But even with the … [Read more…]
4 things to know about Andrew Bailey, reportedly close to becoming the new Red Sox pitching coach
Red Sox New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey (right) worked with former Giants manager Gabe Kapler (left) to transform the Giants’ pitching department. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo The search may nearly be over for the Red Sox’ new pitching coach. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the … [Read more…]
Devin and Jason McCourty have differing opinions about Bill Belichick, Patriots’ future
Patriots “I do think in New England, they blow this thing up at the end of the season.” Devin and Jason McCourty have offered differing opinions about the future of the Patriots. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe With the Patriots floundering at the bottom of the AFC with a 2-8 record, former New England … [Read more…]
Police: card skimmers found at Market Baskets in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Local News Skimmers designed to steal credit card information were on payment terminals in Reading, Somerville, and Haverhill, as well as in Nashua and Concord, New Hampshire. Police are asking shoppers at area Market Baskets to stay vigilant after card skimmers were found at multiple stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Skimmers, devices surreptitiously affixed … [Read more…]
So thieves nabbed your catalytic converter. Here’s where it ended up.
National News The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way. A chunk of the innards of a catalytic converter, whose rare metals make them a hot commodity for thieves, at a salvage yard in Belgrade, Mont. on Oct. 31, 2023. … [Read more…]
Boston Police to be required to compile annual report on gun trafficking
Local News Boston Police officials have said they are concerned about the flow of illegal weapons into the city and the rise of 3D-printed ghost guns. A build kit for a 9-millimeter pistol on display at the White House, in April 2022. Kenny Holston/The New York Times The Boston City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday … [Read more…]
New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ calendar revamp with Jan. 23, 2024, presidential primaries
Politics Like his predecessor did for decades, Secretary of State David Scanlan, a Republican, waited for the dust to settle in other states before announcing his decision. A historical marker displayed outside the Statehouse in Concord, New Hampshire, on Nov. 15, 2023, describes the history of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary. AP Photo/Holly Ramer By … [Read more…]
Faced with a state deadline, Brookline approves major rezoning plan to allow more multifamily housing
Local News Brookline had to come into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act by approving a new rezoning plan. What passed was major for the town. Pro-housing advocates hold a rally outside of the Brookline High School auditorium Tuesday ahead of the Brookline Town Meeting where members would vote on a rezoning proposal to allow … [Read more…]
With PWHL training camp starting Wednesday, there’s plenty — from team names to home arenas — still to be decided
Sports News It remains to be seen where teams will play their home games. PWHL vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford said Tuesday that the league’s goal is to create a professional environment for the players despite not having all details worked out yet. By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe November 15, 2023 | … [Read more…]