14 Mar, 2025

Boston Marathon purse to break $1 million with boost in para athlete divisions

Boston Marathon “Boston is a running city, and we’ve made it our goal to elevate Para athletes as they train and compete for the podium at our events, from the 5K through to the marathon.” Susannah Scaroni smiles after breaking the tape to win the women’s wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April […]

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Gov. Healey continues break with state clemency trends by recommending 4 more pardons

Politics In recent years, Massachusetts has had one of the lowest clemency rates in the country. Gov. Maura Healey is changing that. Gov. Maura Healey has recommended four more people for pardons. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe In her second round this year, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is continuing to buck state clemency trends and traditions […]

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Water main break in downtown Boston floods Chinatown streets

Local News The break happened just after 2:30 p.m. on Harrison Avenue in Chinatown. Parts of several streets were closed due to flooding. A water main break in downtown Boston flooded several streets in Chinatown and impeded traffic Sunday afternoon. The break happened near 66 Harrison Ave., Boston police tweeted around 3:30 p.m. Police advised […]

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Teen stabbed multiple times in Conn. while attempting to break up fight inside Dunkin’

Local News The 19-year-old is hospitalized but in stable condition, according to police. A Connecticut teen was stabbed multiple times on Monday night when he attempted to break up a fight inside a Dunkin’.  Police in Manchester, Conn., said officers responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts at 255 Middle Turnpike West around 8:20 p.m. after receiving […]

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Nate Ebner and Matthew Slater break down the Patriots’ quest for special teams innovation

Patriots An inside look at New England’s special teams unit with the “Batman and Robin” of the 2010s Patriots kicking game. Patriots special teamer Nate Ebner blocked a punt from Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt in 2019. Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real good’ ‘He literally […]

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