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Man sentenced to 42 years in prison for 2019 death of N.H.e pastor
Crime By Associated Press August 25, 2023 | 5:45 PM BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A man was sentenced to 42 years in prison Friday for fatally shooting a New Hampshire pastor whose church he attended. Brandon Castiglione, 28, who was convicted of second-degree murder, did not testify at his trial in May. Prosecutors said there […]
Connecticut woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering victim whose headless body was found in a park
Crime Casandra Nazario, 26, had entered a plea deal with prosecutors and testified against her codefendant, who was sentenced Aug. 2 to 55 years in prison. By Associated Press August 18, 2023 | 9:09 AM WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a woman […]
MBTA chief safety officer to resign at the end of the month after 3 years in the position
Local News MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng has appointed Rod Brooks, a senior advisor on capital, operations, and safety, to lead the transit authority’s Safety Department while officials search for Ron Ester’s replacement. The MBTA’s chief safety officer, Ron Ester, will resign at the end of the month after three years in the position, MBTA General […]
Victor Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he’s most-hyped prospect in years
NBA Some say the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is a taller version of Kevin Durant. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant fouls San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Rick Scuteri/AP Photo By DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press November 3, 2023 […]
Sperm whale and calf seen off Cape for 1st time in 6 years of surveys
Local News The worldwide sperm whale population is still recovering from more than 100 years of commercial whaling. A sperm whale and calf spotted by researchers in October 2023 in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the coast of Cape Cod. New England Aquarium While surveying an area southeast of Cape Cod recently, […]
It’s back to reality for the Patriots, who now should focus on next year’s draft
Patriots The Patriots are good at putting up a fight. That’s admirable. But they don’t have anyone on offense to make a big play when the moment demands one. The Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, who beat J.C. Jackson for a 42-yard touchdown, is a true difference-maker. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October […]
Weymouth native Mike Hazen and Chris Young face off as GMs in World Series 25 years after meeting at Princeton
MLB Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen talks with reporters before Game 2 of the World Series. Julio Cortez/AP Photo By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press October 29, 2023 | 11:40 AM ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Twenty-five years after they first met at Princeton, Chris Young and Mike Hazen are facing off in the World Series […]
Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years
MLB Arizona will play the Texas Rangers in an all-wild card World Series no one saw coming, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field. Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game 7 of the baseball NLCS. Matt Rourke/AP Photo By […]
World’s oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
World News Bobi claimed the Guinness World Record from Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who died in 1939 aged 29 and had held the record for almost a century. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, poses for a photo with his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog, at his home in […]
The Patriots have struggled in recent years against the Bills, and there’s no reason to believe that will change on Sunday
Patriots With 20 players on the injury report as of Thursday, the Patriots are neither healthy nor good as they try to end a three-game losing streak in which they’ve been outscored, 93-20. Stefon Diggs is one of the many reasons why the Bills have dominated the Patriots over the last few seasons. Barry Chin/Globe […]