70-year-old R.I. man reaches settlement with Fall River Roman Catholic diocese over sex abuse suffered at age 8
Local News By Associated Press October 11, 2023 | 5:01 PM FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A 70-year-old man who recently reached a settlement with a Roman Catholic diocese in Massachusetts over sexual abuse he suffered at age 8 said Wednesday he is speaking out because “my voice was taken away from me for all […]
Connecticut high school student dies after losing consciousness at football practice
Local News Windsor High School student Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera was not engaged in any football drills or tackling at the time, officials said. By Associated Press updated on October 11, 2023 | 4:34 PM WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut high school student died after losing consciousness at football practice, school officials said. Windsor High […]
Ex-Patriots player Sergio Brown taken into custody in mother’s death
Patriots Myrtle Brown, 73, died last month after an assault, the police in Maywood, Ill., said. Sergio Brown in July of 2015. AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File By Johnny Diaz and Victor Mather, New York Times Service October 11, 2023 | 4:22 PM Former NFL defensive back Sergio Brown was taken into custody by San Diego […]
RFK Jr. is running as an independent, so who does that hurt? An expert weighs in.
Politics Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement could throw a monkey wrench into the 2024 presidential election. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign event at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Oct. 9. Matt Rourke/AP Attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pivoted Monday, announcing that he would no longer run for president as a […]
Carver firefighters rescue worker stuck in cranberry bog
Local News The worker was unharmed and went back to work after he was rescued, a deputy fire chief said. Carver firefighters rescued a cranberry bog worker Tuesday afternoon after he got stuck in the mud, according to a town fire official. Just before 2 p.m., a 911 caller reported that a man who was […]
Southwest is offering one-way fares for as low as $49 during a limited-time winter sale
Travel The sale ends on Thursday. A Southwest Airlines jetliner approaches at Denver International Airport earlier this year. David Zalubowski / AP, File An escape this winter may cost less after Southwest slashed midweek fares during the airline’s annual winter sale. Here’s how Logan Airport ranked in an airport satisfaction study During the sale, which […]
CAIR-MA calls for hate crime investigation after ‘Nazis’ painted on sign for Palestinian center
Crime “This is a despicable act that goes beyond simple vandalism,” District Attorney Kevin Hayden said in a statement. Boston police are investigating the recent vandalization of a sign for Palestinian and Islamic organizations in Boston. Someone reportedly spray-painted the word “Nazis” on a sign for the Islamic Seminary of Boston and the Palestinian Cultural […]
Here are the odds that the Red Sox will acquire Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Red Sox The right-hander will likely join MLB as one of its best pitchers. Here’s how likely Boston is to land him. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be one of the most highly sought-after free agents this offseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be coming to the United States next season, and it’s possible that his next home will […]
Tom Brady’s TB12 Foxborough location reportedly set to close
Sports The other Massachusetts TB12 location, formerly based on Boylston Street, closed earlier in 2023. The TB12 facility in Foxborough, as seen in a photo from 2015. Robert E. Klein/The Boston Globe Another active link to Tom Brady’s time in Foxborough is reportedly set to come to an end on Oct. 20, with his TB12 […]
Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa, top player in Class of 2026, reclassifies to 2025
Sports News Dybantsa was already the unanimous top-ranked player in the class of 2026 and the second-ranked player in the nation heading into his sophomore year. AJ Dybantsa was unstoppable as a freshman for Saint Sebastian’s School in Needham. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe October 11, 2023 | 12:50 PM AJ […]