WooSox prinicpal owner Larry Lucchino says ‘it’s time to sell this team’

Red Sox Lucchino was integral in the decision to relocate the team to Worcester. Lucchino is looking to sell the WooSox to “a local buyer.” John Tlumacki/Globe Staff He was integral in the success of the Red Sox in the 2000s and is synonymous with bringing a winning culture back to Boston’s baseball team as … [Read more…]

Pickles, a pig on the run in Western Mass. since August, has died

Local News “We were all hoping for a better outcome.” Pickles the pig was killed Thursday. Granby Animal Control The journey of Pickles, a pig that has been on the run in Western Massachusetts since August, came to a tragic end this week.  Granby Animal Control announced Thursday evening that Pickles had been struck by … [Read more…]

A 5th grader dropped a message in a bottle off Cape Cod 26 years ago. A man in France just found it.

Local News “Please open message inside!!” A fifth grader dropped a message in a bottle in the ocean off Cape Cod 26 years ago, and now, decades later, the letter has been returned to Massachusetts after being found on a beach in France. The letter, written in 1997 by Ben Lyons while a student at … [Read more…]

5 teens arrested in connection with assault and robbery of postal worker in Medford

Local News The letter carrier for the United States Postal Service was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after the attack. Five teenagers are facing charges in connection with the assault and robbery of a mail carrier in Medford on Halloween.  Police responded to a 911 call reporting the assault near Arden Road at … [Read more…]

Patriots injury report: 9 players questionable for Sunday’s game in Germany

Patriots J.C. Jackson, Trent Brown, and DeVante Parker won’t play against the Colts. Myles Bryant is one of three cornerbacks questionable to play on Sunday. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ‘I went to bed just really early’: How Mac Jones, Patriots prepared for trip to Germany The Patriots simply don’t have enough firepower to keep up with … [Read more…]

‘A very adorable surprise’: 33 sugar gliders were surrendered to MSPCA and need new homes

Local News “If you’re considering bringing one home, we ask that you do your research!” If you’re looking to add a nocturnal marsupial to your family, MSPCA-Angell wants to hear from you. The nonprofit said that on Monday it received “a very adorable surprise” in the form of 33 sugar gliders that were surrendered to … [Read more…]

Report: Red Sox ‘look like possible contenders’ to sign Eduardo Rodriguez

Red Sox Rodriguez played for Boston between 2015-21, winning a World Series with the team in 2018. Eduardo Rodriguez rejected the Red Sox’ qualifying offer following the 2021 season and signed with the Detroit Tigers shortly after. AP Photo/Duane Burleson One MLB insider says the Red Sox and Eduardo Rodriguez could reunite this offseason. The … [Read more…]

Local election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters

Politics Election offices in at least five states were sent threatening mail, some containing the potentially deadly drug, authorities say. Julie Wise, King County’s elections director, poses for a photo alongside a ballot drop box, Oct. 9, 2018, at the King County Elections office in Renton, Wash. While her workers were counting ballots for primary … [Read more…]

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh banned from final 3 regular-season games over sign-stealing allegations

Politics The Big Ten said the school had violated its sportsmanship policy by conducting “an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years”. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, front left, watches against Rutgers as analytics assistant Connor Stalions, right, looks on. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Paul Sancya/AP Photo By RALPH D. RUSSO, Associated Press November 10, 2023 … [Read more…]

Meet the forwards on the training camp roster for PWHL Boston

Sports News Alina Müller was Boston’s first pick (third overall pick) in the PWHL draft. PWHL Boston selected Swiss center Alina Müller, who played for Northeastern, with its first-round draft pick. By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe November 10, 2023 | 4:48 PM Since PWHL Boston announced the marquee signing of free agent Hilary Knight … [Read more…]