October
MBTA to shut down parts of Red Line for 16 days in October
Local News There’s good news and bad news for Red Line riders frustrated with speed restrictions. Passengers board the Red Line at Ashmont in Dorchester. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff, File The MBTA will shut down the Red Line’s Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line for 16 days in October as part of a plan to address […]
Another 100-win season leads to another October flop for Dodgers
MLB “There’s some things with the format that people can dissect or whatever, but the bottom line is that the last two years we’ve got outplayed in the postseason,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn (35) reacts as he exits during the third inning in Game 3 of a […]
How much are the Red Sox really behind Alex Cora, and other October thoughts
Red Sox The Red Sox have made it clear that they’re sticking with Cora for 2024, but he still only has one year left on his contract. Sam Kennedy and Alex Cora were alone on the dais for the annual Red Sox breakup meeting with the media. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff COMMENTARY Three thoughts after a […]
MBTA doubles October weekend service in Salem
New England Travel Mayor Dominick Pangallo is urging visitors to take public transportation in October. An MBTA commuter rail train in 2012. John Blanding/Globe Staff The city of Salem is expecting nearly 1 million tourists for its month-long Haunted Happenings festival in October, so the MBTA and Keolis Commuter Rail Services have doubled weekend service to and from […]
Here’s your October day trip guide to spooky Salem
Travel Get Witch City tips for eating, touring, and exploring. A woman dressed as a witch on Essex Street in Salem in 2014. John Blanding / The Boston Globe If you’re looking for a festive, seasonally appropriate day trip this month, you’d be hard-pressed to find a New England destination that celebrates Halloween as thoroughly […]