Saint-Gobain to close New Hampshire plant blamed for PFAS water contamination
Environment State House Rep. Nancy Murphy, a Democrat from Merrimack, said residents will continue to pay a huge price after the plant closes. By Associated Press August 24, 2023 | 7:58 AM MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) — A French company that has been blamed for contaminating drinking water in some New Hampshire communities with a group […]
Cape Cod strands more dolphins than anywhere else. Now they’re getting their own hospital.
Local News The welfare fund has responded to more than 400 live stranded dolphins, whales and porpoises in the region in the past five years alone. An International Fund for Animal Welfare team carries a stranded common dolphin to a waiting vehicle while another waits to be rescued at Herring River, Jan. 19, 2012, in […]
Azores Airlines to launch nonstop flights between Boston and Portugal in 2024
Flights Service to Porto begins June 4, 2024. Porto in Portugal. simplethrill / flickr Azores Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Porto, Portugal, and three North American cities — including Boston — in 2024. Logan Airport is getting a new Delta Sky Club The Portuguese airline will fly between Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in […]
Why Matt Light isn’t panicking over the Patriots’ offensive-line concerns yet
Patriots “It’s going to make everybody on that offensive line and the entire offense feel a heck of a lot better.” Matt Light isn’t ready to fret over the state of the Patriots’ offensive line. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff The state of New England’s offense line stands as the most pressing concern on […]
Mass. woman files class action lawsuit against Star Market for allegedly sending her marketing texts after she opted out
Local News It is illegal for companies to send consumers marketing text messages after they’ve opted out. They can be ordered to pay up to $1,500 per illegal text. Star Market is facing a class action lawsuit after it allegedly sent marketing text messages to a woman after she opted out. Todd Van Hoosear/Wikimedia Commons […]
Here’s how many wins ESPN predicts the 2023-24 Celtics will have
Celtics ESPN has the Celtics finishing first in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2016-17. Jayson Tatum is expected to lead a Celtics team that should be viewed as a title contender in 2023-24. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) With Brad Stevens adding another All-Star talent next to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown this offseason, […]
Why Patriots reportedly cut DT Marquan McCall just a day after claiming him off waivers
Patriots McCall was expected to serve as valuable depth behind Davon Godchaux on New England’s depth chart. A reported knee issue is the reason behind Marquan McCall’s short tenure in New England. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The Patriots added some heft to their defensive line on Tuesday when they claimed 379-pound nose tackle Marquan McCall off […]
Cargo plane crash kills 2 during training mission near central Maine airport
Local News The Beechcraft crashed in a field in the town of Litchfield at around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press updated on August 23, 2023 PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the crash of a twin-engine cargo plane during a training exercise near a small […]
After string of close calls, Logan Airport gets largest share of federal runway improvement funding
Local News The money will be used to simplify the airport’s airfield layout and repair runway pavement. Boston Logan Airport was awarded $44.9 million Wednesday by the FAA to improve its runways. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo After a slew of close calls at Boston Logan Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding the airport the […]
Mookie Betts talks return to Fenway Park, first game against Red Sox: ‘I’m really nervous’
Red Sox “It’s where I grew up, and I don’t know what to expect. Hopefully it’s cool, though.” Mookie Betts is one of the frontrunners for the NL MVP Award this season. AP Photo/Ryan Sun Later this week, Mookie Betts will step into the Fenway Park batter’s box for the first time since Sept. 29, […]