The Boston Globe A measure that would enable a soccer stadium to go on the site of a shuttered power plant took a big step forward on Monday. A shuttered power plant in Everett could be the site of a new purpose-built soccer stadium for the New England Revolution. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff By Jon … [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…]
In Luke Kornet, the Celtics have a big man who excels at the little things
Celtics “I’m ready to play 30 minutes or zero minutes and everything in between,” Kornet said. Celtics center Luke Kornet will have a very important role on his team this season. Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo Luke Kornet first arrived in Boston a few years ago unsure of what role he would play on the Celtics. He … [Read more…]
Does rent control have a fighting chance in Brookline?
Local News Rent control is banned in Massachusetts, so Brookline would have to get state approval to cap rent increases. An article in Brookline proposes capping annual rent increases. Can it get past Town Meeting and the state Legislature? Matt Rourke / AP, File Rents can’t seem to stop climbing in metro Boston, up by … [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…]
Tom Brady addresses 2-8 Patriots, offers advice to Texans rookie C.J. Stroud
Patriots “There’s a lot of things that need to go right in order to win and succeed.” Tom Brady recently spoke about the 2-8 Patriots on his podcast. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff By Ethan Fuller, The Boston Globe November 14, 2023 | 9:41 AM As the Patriots continue to tumble down the NFL hierarchy, even … [Read more…]
Sharp drop in airfares cheers inflation-weary travelers
Flights Airlines lower their fares when they are trying to get more people to book tickets as demand is slowing or they are facing stiffer competition. Travelers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times By Niraj Chokshi, New York Times Service November 14, … [Read more…]