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…]
Craig Breslow believes the Red Sox have a need for a ‘bonafide starter or two’
Red Sox The Red Sox ranked 25th in quality starts in 2023 as their pitching staff fell off down the stretch of the season. Craig Breslow identified a clear need for the Red Sox at the GM meetings. (AP Photo/Matt York) Craig Breslow officially embarked on his first offseason as the Red Sox’ chief baseball … [Read more…]
A first-time NWSL champion will be crowned when OL Reign faces Gotham FC in title game
Sports News Gotham FC’s Megan Rapinoe will play her final professional match Saturday. By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe November 10, 2023 | 4:34 PM Neither team in the NWSL title game has won the league title, meaning a first-time NWSL champion will be crowned Saturday at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium. No. 4 OL Reign … [Read more…]
Charting out Mason Lohrei’s next steps is a looming lineup decision for Bruins
Bruins “We don’t want to take anything away from his God-given ability to make plays.” Mason Lohrei has made his presence felt on Boston’s blue line so far this season. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Now a month into the 2023-24 season, Jim Montgomery and the 11-1-1 Bruins are starting to unearth some answers about … [Read more…]
Should parking revenue be used to improve the area it is collected in? City Council to explore options.
Local News Parking benefit districts, which ensure money from meters goes directly toward local projects, have been implemented elsewhere in Massachusetts. Parking meters in downtown Boston. Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe The Boston City Council is weighing the creation of parking benefit districts, which would invest the revenue from parking meters into the improvement of the area … [Read more…]
800 drivers in Boston find parking tickets with ‘positive affirmations’ on their cars; here’s why
Local News Art students at Tufts went out in the middle of the night last weekend, doling out fake parking tickets with positive messages. The project received plenty of compliments — as well as some criticism. Art students at Tufts University created fake parking tickets that featured positive affirmations on them. Around 800 were distributed … [Read more…]