Democrat Amo could be 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after primary win
Politics Gerry Leonard, a U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer, defeated fellow Republican candidate Terri Flynn, a former town council member, to win the GOP primary Tuesday. Gabe Amo meets with members of the press at an election results party after his win in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, Tuesday, Sept. […]
Brandon Lowe hits three-run homer in the 11th inning, Rays beat Red Sox 8-6
Red Sox Boston started the day 4 1/2 games out of the final AL wild-card spot. The Rays hold the top AL wild-card spot. Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen walks off the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Brandon Lowe. Chris O’Meara/AP Photo By MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press September 6, 2023 | […]
‘I miss my son’: Family of Worcester teen who died after participating in ‘One Chip Challenge’ wants spicy chip banned
Local News Harris Wolobah died Friday after eating a super-spicy tortilla chip that’s part of a social media promotion by Paqui Chips. The family of 14-year-old Worcester student Harris Wolobah believes he died from the viral “One Chip Challenge.” GoFundMe The family of Harris Wolobah, the Worcester teen who died Friday after participating in the […]
Teen driver of stolen car causes crash in Lynn, injuring local teacher, police say
Crime The crash reportedly happened as the alleged carjackers were fleeing police. Two people are facing charges after they allegedly stole a car in Lynn Monday night and then crashed it into another car Tuesday morning while trying to flee police, local news outlets reported. The rollover crash injured the other driver, a local teacher. […]
What Mac Jones said about Tom Brady’s mentorship, Matt Patricia, and more on WEEI
Patriots “He’s definitely a legend, and I have all the respect for him. He’s a great guy.” Matt Patricia and Mac Jones didn’t have the best partnership during the 2022 season. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Tuesday afternoon, touching on a variety of topics such as Tom […]
Bruins back bring forward Danton Heinen on PTO deal
Bruins In 220 career games with the Bruins, Heinen scored 34 goals and posted 103 points. Danton Heinen previously played with the Bruins from 2016-20. AP Photo/Paul Sancya The Bruins are bringing back an old friend as Don Sweeney continues to stockpile depth at the forward position. Boston announced Tuesday afternoon that it signed former […]
Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
Politics “I ask you that you not take my 40s from me.” Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. AP By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press September 5, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot […]
White supremacist signs posted in Oak Bluffs under investigation
Crime The state representative for Martha’s Vineyard said the Patriot Front signs were “clearly an attack” on the beach town popular among Black families. The beach town of Oak Bluffs, located on Martha’s Vineyard, pictured on Sept. 23, 2022. Carlin Stiehl/The Boston Globe Four signs that promoted a white supremacist group are under investigation in […]
Patriots CB Jack Jones’ gun charges reportedly dropped in exchange for probation, community service
Patriots Jones was arrested on June 16 at Logan Airport after TSA officials reportedly found a pair of guns in his luggage. Jack Jones is reportedly getting his charges dropped following his June arrest. Suzanne Kreiter / Globe staff With the 2023 NFL season just days away from kick-off, Patriots cornerback Jack Jones can reportedly […]
Chandler Jones posts, then deletes that he doesn’t want to play for Raiders coach and GM
Patriots “It’s a shame that I am a top athlete with 112 sacks in the NFL and I have to go to a local gym to work out during the season for no apparent reason.” Chandler Jones indicated in since-deleted social media posts on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that he no longer wanted to play […]