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‘Lady of the Dunes’ case officially closed; husband to blame for brutal murder, DA says
Local News For decades, authorities could not identify the body of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed sometime in the summer of 1974. More than 49 years since Ruth Marie Terry’s body was found near Provincetown, becoming known as the “Lady of the Dunes,” authorities have officially closed the investigation into her death. Images of […]
‘No excuses’: Nick Pivetta refuses to blame Friday’s loss on unusual usage over last couple weeks
Red Sox Pivetta gave up four runs in two innings of relief work in the Red Sox’ loss to the Dodgers on Friday. Nick Pivetta gave up four runs on Friday. Winslow Townson/Getty Images Nick Pivetta has been used in almost every way imaginable this season for the Red Sox. Just in the last two […]
It would be unfair to blame Mac Jones for all that’s wrong with the Patriots, but he’s their biggest problem
Patriots Jones desperately needs Sunday to be a get-right game, but the Saints are not an easy matchup. Three times Mac Jones threw across the field in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, and one was returned for a pick-6 by DaRon Bland. Welcome to Season 12, Episode 5 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious […]
There are plenty who deserve blame for the Patriots’ 0-2 start. Mac Jones is not one of them.
Patriots Whether it be a porous O-line, stagnant run game, or lack of big-play options, Mac Jones has not been the main issue. Mac Jones is currently on pace for 34 touchdowns this season. AP Photo/Steven Senne COMMENTARY For two straight weeks, a sullen Mac Jones has strode to the podium at Gillette Stadium to […]
Red Sox’ Trevor Story feels a ‘shared blame’ after Chaim Bloom’s firing
Red Sox “We didn’t get the job done on the field.” Trevor Story signed a six-year, $140 million contract with the Red Sox in 2022. AP Photo/Steve Helber During Chaim Bloom’s four-year tenure with the Red Sox, he wasn’t known for doling out hefty contracts. He did make some exceptions, however. The largest free-agent deal […]
Many local beaches are shutting down due to bacteria overgrowth. Is climate change to blame?
Environment Fecal bacteria and blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are common beach menaces. Warmer waters and heavy rain events help them grow. Shubael Pond in Barnstable was closed due to a dangerous algal bloom in 2020. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe Experts are warning that bacteria is a growing threat to New England’s beaches. But while beach bacteria […]
Patriots’ RB Ezekiel Elliott takes the blame for costly fumble: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Patriots “You got the ball in your hands — it’s like you’ve got the whole fate of the team in your hands.” Ezekiel Elliott finished with 43 total yards in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH — Ezekiel Elliott may not be the every-down, franchise running back that he was during his […]