San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63

MLB Seidler, a third-generation member of the O’Malley family that used to own the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, was a two-time cancer survivor. San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler speaks during induction ceremonies for the Padres Hall of Fame before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, July 28, 2023, in San Diego. AP Photo/Gregory … [Read more…]

Report: Red Sox in the mix for Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Red Sox The Red Sox will likely be in on the top two free agents in this year’s class, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Red Sox have been linked to Shohei Ohtani. Ashley Landis/AP Photo This upcoming MLB free agency class is filled with several players who can make key contributions to any team. According … [Read more…]

‘From the river to the sea’: Why a Palestinian rallying cry ignites dispute

World News Some people have interpreted the phrase as a call to eradicate Israel and critics, including some Jewish American organizations, who say that it constitutes antisemitic hate speech. People, including one holding up a sign that reads: “From the River to the Sea”, chant slogans under Palestinian flags during a “Freedom for Palestine” protest … [Read more…]

Bill Belichick won’t cite reasons for waiving Jack Jones: ‘Felt that we needed to move on’

Patriots “Jack is a talented player,” Belichick said. “He showed that when he played for us at times, just in the end I just felt that we needed to move on.” Jack Jones. AP Photo/Charles Krupa Jack Jones posted his reaction to being released by the Patriots Tom Brady addresses 2-8 Patriots, offers advice to … [Read more…]

‘A monster’: Super meth and other drugs push crisis beyond opioids

Health “It’s no longer an opioid epidemic,” said Dr. Cara Poland, an associate professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. “This is an addiction crisis.” A homeless encampment outside Kalamzoo, Mich., on Oct. 2, 2023. Hilary Swift/The New York Times By Jan Hoffman, New York Times Service November 14, 2023 | 10:37 … [Read more…]

Killings of two moose, shot and left to rot, under investigation in Maine

Local News One animal was found in Washington County, and the other in Aroostook County. Officials don’t believe the incidents are related. Authorities in Maine are investigating the illegal killings of two moose that were “left to waste” after being shot.  Authorities in Maine are investigating two moose that were shot and left to waste. … [Read more…]

Local obituary: Michael Devlin, 68, ‘grew up a proud Townie’

Local Obituaries “Mike grew up in a hard place, but he never let it make him a hard person.” Michael Devlin. – via Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home Michael P. Devlin, age 68, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 10, 2023. Mike grew up a proud Townie, in the Bunker Hill projects of Charlestown with his beloved … [Read more…]