Alex Cora, Justin Turner, and other thoughts as the Red Sox play out the string
Red Sox The Red Sox’ 2023 season will mercifully come to an end this weekend. Alex Cora is a long-timer in the Red Sox dugout. It does not seem like Justin Turner will be. Winslow Townson/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Orioles had themselves quite a Thursday at the former Fenway South, not only winning their 100th […]
Woman whose car plunged into the waters off Cape Cod has died
Local News The car was 15 feet underwater when authorities pulled the woman from the vehicle. A woman who was found in her car floating in waters off the Cape Cod coast Monday night has died, authorities said in a press release Thursday. Officials did not release the woman’s identity or age, but said they […]
Police release images of suspect in $70K viola theft
Crime The man was last seen near Harvard Avenue in Allston on Sept. 15, Boston police said. Boston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person wanted in connection with the theft of a $70,000 viola in Brighton last month. Viola valued at $70,000 stolen in Brighton, police say The 16.5-inch instrument was […]
Village Restaurant, a seafood eatery in Essex, has closed
Restaurants The Cape Ann spot had served guests for almost 70 years. The baked stuffed lobster at Village Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Village Restaurant Patrons enjoyed their last meals at a North Shore seafood restaurant serving “traditional New England cuisine with a contemporary flair” this week. Village Restaurant, a beloved eatery in Essex, held its […]
Here’s how NBA insiders view the Celtics’ offseason, title chances
Celtics The Celtics were viewed kindly in a recent ESPN poll of 15 insiders around the NBA. Jayson Tatum (left) and Jaylen Brown (right) have a big year ahead of them. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Boston Celtics have massive expectations once again, even from some people around the NBA. In a recent ESPN poll surveying […]
Local obituary: Nathaniel Gardiner, 22, Stoneham resident and musician
Local Obituaries Nathaniel J. Gardiner died on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Nathaniel J. Gardiner. – via Barile Family Funeral Home Nathaniel J. Gardiner, of Stoneham, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at age 22 after a two year fight with cancer. Nate is the beloved son of Dr. Matthew Gardiner and Dr. Mary Beth […]
A South Shore pumpkin patch was voted the best in Massachusetts
New England Travel You’ll find it in Plympton. Cut pumpkins sit in the field of the back patches. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Pumpkins are a necessity for many fall activities, from baking a delicious pie to carving haunting jack-o-lanterns. According to a recent FamilyDestinationsGuide.com poll, the best pumpkin patch in Massachusetts can be found at Sauchuk’s […]
Will top schools continue ‘legacy’ admission preferences? Many say yes.
Schools Yale, Cornell, Duke, Brown, Vanderbilt and Emory universities all confirmed this week that they would consider the legacy ties of high school seniors who apply. Harvard University’s admissions website continues to state that “Among a group of similarly distinguished applicants, the children of Harvard College alumni/ae may receive an additional look.” Kayana Szymcza/The New […]
What experts are predicting for Sunday’s Patriots-Cowboys game
Patriots The Patriots are 6.5-point underdogs for Sunday’s game and many expect them to fall to the 2-1 Cowboys. Dak Prescott goes up against the Patriots for the third time in his career on Sunday. Winslow Townson/AP Images The last time these two teams met served as a litmus test of sorts for the New […]
Hardliners plot to replace McCarthy with one of his deputies as shutdown looms
National News It’s unclear if far-right members will move forward with the plan or if the plotting is simply a warning to McCarthy. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks to reporters Tuesday at the Capitol. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Elizabeth Frantz By Leigh Ann Caldwell and Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post September […]