Motorcyclist dies in South Shore crash
Local News Police are investigating a fatal collision between a motorcycle and an SUV in Hingham. Police are investigating a fatal crash in Hingham on Monday between an SUV and a motorcyclist, who died from their injuries. Officers responded to reports of a crash on Beal Street near the intersection with North Street and West […]
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested on felony domestic violence charges
MLB Urías was arrested for domestic battery in 2017 and served a 20-game suspension. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill By BETH HARRIS, Associated Press September 5, […]
10 pressing questions facing the Patriots entering the 2023 season
Patriots Mac Jones’s ability to bounce back in Bill O’Brien’s offensive system could determine the Patriots’ playoff hopes in 2023. Mac Jones is due for a bounce-back season with Bill O’Brien running things. Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images At long last, football season is back. After over a month of sweltering training camp practices and […]
Why do some New Englanders call sprinkles ‘jimmies’?
Wickedpedia “New York is a ‘sprinkle’ town. If you call them ‘jimmies,’ you’re probably the type of person who roots for the Boston Red Sox.” Ice cream treats at the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe When someone walks into Rancatore’s Ice Cream looking to top their cone with […]
Man drowns at Westford quarry on Labor Day
Local News The man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry. This is the second drowning that’s happened there in the last five years. A man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry in Westford Monday afternoon, according to the Westford Fire Department. Authorities were alerted of a possible drowning off Vineyard Road at 4:16 p.m., the fire department said in […]
Boston City Council: Who is running and how to vote
Local News Boston’s preliminary municipal election will take place on Sept. 12. Boston City Hall Plaza. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Election season in Boston is in full swing, with the city’s preliminary municipal election coming up on Sept. 12. Residents will be able to vote for candidates running to represent Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7 […]
Tom Brady reflects on time with Patriots, emotions ahead of anticipated return to Gillette Stadium
Patriots “I had two decades of incredible life-changing, altering experiences.” Tom Brady will make his return to Gillette Stadium on Sunday evening. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Tom Brady, much like the entire New England Patriots fanbase, has Sunday afternoon circled on his calendar. Not only will Sunday mark the start of the Patriots’ 2023 regular season […]
Red Sox reportedly promote 2 of their top prospects to Double-A Portland
Red Sox Kyle Teel has only played 17 total games in the minor leagues before earning a call-up to Portland. Kyle Teel has impressed during his limited time in the Red Sox farm system. Barry Chin/Globe Staff The Red Sox’ top prospect Marcelo Mayer is currently holding court with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs this […]
What Bill Belichick said about Mac Jones winning Patriots starting QB spot, waiving Bailey Zappe, and more
Patriots “I’m looking forward to the season here with Mac.” Mac Jones and the Patriots are looking for a clean slate in the 2023 season. Jim Davis / Globe Staff It didn’t take long for any talk of a potential QB competition in Foxborough to dissipate this summer once training camp commenced. Despite Bailey Zappe’s […]
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19; President Biden tests negative for virus
Politics President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk to board Air Force One for departure at Gainesville Regional Airport after surveying damage caused by Hurricane Idalia, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP By Associated Press September 4, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for […]