15 Mar, 2025

Congressional report says failure to replace Cape bridges could be ‘catastrophic’

Local News Without total replacement, experts warn of the need for constant repair that will create a serious gridlock. The Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. A new Congressional report warns that failure to replace Cape Cod’s federally-owned Bourne and Sagamore Bridges could result in “catastrophic” consequences for the region. The report, titled “Cape Cod Bridges Replacement: […]

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The three moments that left the Red Sox pitching weak, and doomed to failure

Red Sox The pitching staff’s performance has nosedived over the last month due to reasons that might have been out of their control, but they failed to deliver in the one area they had control. Tanner Houck’s scary and unlucky injury caused the Red Sox’ bullpen to be overused through much of the summer. Erin […]

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‘Failure of the federal government’: Healey maintains pressure for shelter help

Local News To deal with an overburdened emergency shelter system, Gov. Maura Healey is asking federal officials for funding and expedited work authorizations. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declares a state of emergency related to the state’s emergency shelter system in August. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Gov. Mauara Healey kept up pressure on federal officials Wednesday, continuing […]

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Chaim Bloom’s failure to hit on big moves trumped good decisions he made on the margins

Red Sox Bloom’s lack of strong replacements for Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts was apparent this season — a good enough reason for his dismissal. Chaim Bloom’s tenure as Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer ended after nearly four seasons on Thursday. (Jonathan Wiggs /Globe Staff) COMMENTARY My band teacher in sixth grade — an easy-going […]

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