Two Connecticut deaths linked to bacteria found in raw shellfish
Health Three people in the state are known to have been infected with the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which doesn’t make an oyster look, smell or taste any different. A basket of oysters is ready for packaging and delivery at Copps Island Oysters on Aug. 9, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. APAP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File By Associated […]
Mass. mother drowns trying to save son at New Hampshire waterfall and father rescues another son trapped by boulders
Local News The mother was part of a Massachusetts family of five visiting Franconia Falls in Lincoln along with a friend on Tuesday afternoon, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said. By Associated Press updated on August 16, 2023 | 8:58 AM LINCOLN, N.H. (AP) — A mother drowned trying to rescue her young […]
Books banned in other states fuel Vermont lieutenant governor’s reading tour
Local News “Students, teachers, and curious minds should be able to access materials that spark critical thinking, cover difficult topics, and appeal to diverse interests without fear of government interference.” Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman reads the book “And Tango Makes Three,” at Bridgeside Books in Waterbury, Vt., Aug. 13, 2023, as part of his […]
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 […]
Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard respond to backlash over Logan Airport Instagram posts
Celebs Bell and Shepard’s $600 makeshift bed at Logan Airport woke up some angry commenters. Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are responding to backlash about their Boston Logan Airport experience. Actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are responding to backlash they received about a Logan Airport experience the couple shared on Instagram last month. Kristen […]
Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox top Nationals 5-4 in series opener
Red Sox Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox, right, celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles after hitting a home run against the Nationals during the first inning. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough By PATRICK STEVENS, Associated Press August 15, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo led off the game with a homer and the Boston Red […]
Here’s when Tanner Houck is expected to make his return to the Red Sox
Red Sox Houck has been sidelined for almost two months after suffering a facial fracture on June 16. Tanner Houck underwent surgery for his facial fracture back on June 27. Barry Chin / Globe Staff More pitching reinforcements are on the way for the Red Sox. According to The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham, pitcher Tanner Houck is expected […]
Ezekiel Elliott’s former Cowboys coach believes he’ll be a ‘good fit’ for Patriots
Patriots Not looking forward to watching him run against us, that’s for sure.” Ezekiel Elliott still managed to score 12 touchdowns in a down season in 2022. Sam Hodde/Getty Images Despite a dip in production during the 2022 season, Ezekiel Elliott’s former head coach in Dallas believes the 28-year-old running back has found a good […]
Patriots CB Jack Jones’ probable cause hearing reportedly pushed to September
Patriots Jack Jones was originally expected to appear in East Boston District Court on Friday for his hearing. Jack Jones has been an active participant in Patriots training camp throughout this summer. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Patriots cornerback Jack Jones will reportedly not need to miss time during New England’s joint practices with the Packers this […]
Danny Ainge almost traded the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown picks in a deal for Jimmy Butler
Celtics “Some of the best trades I ever made were the ones that I wasn’t able to make.” Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Jim Davis/Globe Staff After watching the Miami Heat close out the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, it’s fair to wonder what it would be like if Jimmy Butler was wearing green. […]