A blaze displaced a N.H. family just before a little girl’s birthday. So the fire dept. hosted her party.
Local News After a devastating house fire, firefighters in Laconia rescued 9-year-old Ava Johnson’s birthday cake and offered the family a place to celebrate. Firefighters in Laconia, New Hampshire rescued a little girl’s birthday party after a devastating fire tore through her family’s home early Wednesday morning. New Hampshire has the second best small lake […]
Racially motivated Jacksonville shooting hits home for Patriots receiver Demario Douglas
Patriots “I mean it is scary because one of my siblings could have been there,” Douglas said. AP Photo/Steven Senne Patriots rookies given updated jersey numbers ahead of regular season Ezekiel Elliott said he’s ‘feeling more comfortable’ with learning Patriots’ playbook A gunman walked into a Dollar General and shot three people dead before killing […]
When it comes to the Red Sox, we’ve all lost our edge
Red Sox An edge that made Boston one of the great baseball towns in America is at least temporarily absent. The Red Sox have averaged nearly 33,000 fans per game this season — well down from their title-chasing peak, but still in the top half of baseball. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee reportedly […]
Woman charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly dragging motorcyclist
Crime The alleged road rage incident happened after the biker “made a gesture to show disapproval” of the woman’s driving, Medford Police said. A driver is facing charges after she allegedly hit and dragged a motorcyclist who “made a gesture to show disapproval” of her driving Thursday, Medford police said. The hit-and-run crash happened around […]
Milford Police reportedly bust illegal volleyball gambling operation
Local News Milford police estimated that the operation drew in tens of thousands of dollars every weekend night. Police in Milford recently shut down an illegal gambling operation that centered on backyard volleyball tournaments, according to multiple reports. Behind a home on Franklin Street, volleyball games were regularly held that could be bet on by […]
Ezekiel Elliott said he’s ‘feeling more comfortable’ with learning Patriots’ playbook
Morning Sports Update Elliott said he prioritizes pass protection. “If you can’t protect the quarterback, you can’t get on the field.” Ezekiel Elliott (right) in a discussion with Rhamondre Stevenson (left) and Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Ezekiel Elliott on how he’s acclimating to playing for the Patriots: As the Patriots head […]
USA Basketball overcomes tough test and rallies to beat Montenegro 85-73 at the World Cup
Sports News The U.S. led 61-55 going into the fourth and tacked a point on to make it a seven-point edge — its biggest of the game to that point — early in the final quarter. U.S. guard Jalen Brunson (11) pause before the start of the first half of a Basketball World Cup second […]
After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the U.S.
Politics Consumer groups have mostly focused on Live Nation Entertainment, the company that owns Ticketmaster. Fans arrive at Gillette Stadium for the Taylor Swift concert after riding the commuter line from Boston this past May. Fan frustration over getting tickets to Swift’s tour prompted Congressional hearings and multiple bills in state legislatures. Erin Clark/Globe Staff […]
When 5 million bees escaped from a truck, beekeepers swarmed to help
World News “My first thought was, ‘Wow, I survived,’” the driver said. “Then it was like, ‘Oh my goodness, all my bees.’” Beekeepers Terri Faloney, left, and Tyler Trute remove bees from a car after a truck carrying bee hives swerved, causing the hives to fall and release bees in Burlington, Ontario. Carlos Osorio/The Canadian […]
What you need to know about Biden’s new student loan repayment plan
Schools The White House estimates the SAVE plan could save the typical student loan borrower $1,000 a year on payments because it reduces the amount of income used to calculate monthly bills. President Joe Biden, seen with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, first announced the new income-driven student loan repayment plan in August 2022. Demetrius Freeman/The […]