09 Jan, 2025

Pastrnak scores 2 goals to lead Bruins past Blackhawks 3-1 in season opener at TD Garden

Bruins David Pastrnak of the Bruins scores a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press October 11, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored to break a second-period tie and added an empty-netter to give the Boston Bruins a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday […]

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Giant pumpkin grown in Mattapan community garden draws attention at Vermont weigh-in

Neighborhoods The gardener, from Boston, grew the 376-pound gourd in a 240-square-foot plot. Michael DeMarco brought a 367-pound pumpkin to a Vermont weigh-in on Sept. 16, 2023. He said he grew the pumpkin at a Mattapan community garden. Courtesy of Michael DeMarco When the New England air begins to turn crisp and leaf-peeping plans are […]

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Public Garden upgrades close Arlington Street entrance, areas around child fountains

Local News The closures will impact the Arlington Street entrance, the George Washington statue, and the children’s fountains through spring 2024. Parts of the Public Garden will close to the public through spring 2024 while upgrades are made to the fountains. Jonathan Wiggs / Boston Globe A heavily-trafficked area of the Public Garden will be […]

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