As the neighborhood changes, Harvard Square’s ‘Dewey, Cheetham & Howe’ window lives on
The Boston Globe The sign survived a recent renovation, and will continue to overlook the square indefinitely — living on as one of the area’s most beloved landmarks. The famed “Dewey Cheetham & Howe” window sign in Harvard Square was preserved in a recent renovation of The Abbott building, where it once graced the office […]
New Bruins forward Alex Chiasson is ready to bet on himself once again
Bruins “I fought for what I believe in and that’s to play in the NHL.” Alex Chiasson is looking to stick with the Bruins after signing a PTO deal this summer. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Alex Chiasson has carved out a long career for himself in the NHL. The 32-year-old winger has logged 651 career games […]
Public Garden upgrades close Arlington Street entrance, areas around child fountains
Local News The closures will impact the Arlington Street entrance, the George Washington statue, and the children’s fountains through spring 2024. Parts of the Public Garden will close to the public through spring 2024 while upgrades are made to the fountains. Jonathan Wiggs / Boston Globe A heavily-trafficked area of the Public Garden will be […]
Manatee seen in R.I. waters for first time since 2016
Local News Officials think the slow-moving creature swam all the way from Florida to New England. Those at Quonochontaug Pond in Rhode Island were treated to an extremely rare sight over the weekend: a manatee swimming in New England waters. The sighting was reported by the state’s Department of Environmental Management in a social media […]
GoFundMe started for Dorchester nurse who was struck by lightning
Local News Thalita Teixeira Padilla’s family identified her as the Dorchester woman who was struck by lightning at Savin Hill Beach on Saturday. Thalita Teixeira Padilla, identified by family as the 31-year-old Dorchester woman who was struck by lightning while walking her dog on Saturday. Stephanie Teixeira/GoFundMe, Handout A travel nurse is in critical condition […]
UConn loses its starting quarterback to injury for the 2nd straight season
College Sports Joe Fagnano, a transfer from Maine, was injured during a designed quarterback run in the second quarter of last Saturday’s 35-14 loss in Atlanta. UConn quarterback Joseph Fagnano (2) signals a first down during the first half the team’s NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in East Hartford, Conn., Thursday, Aug. […]
A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove off the coast of Rhode Island
Local News Deb and Steve Dauphinais were diving on the sand flats off Jamestown, Rhode Island, when Deb spotted the 16-inch juvenile shark with its head stuck inside a work glove at the bottom of about 35 feet of water. This photo, taken by Debra Dauphinais while diving with her husband off of Jamestown, RI, […]
Dedham man attacked in front of courthouse after getting no jail time for serving alcohol at party where teen drowned, lawyer says
Crime James and Leslie Coughlin pleaded guilty to supplying alcohol to minors at the 2021 graduation party where Alonzo Polk drowned. Retired state police detective, Capt. James Coughlin, and his wife, Leslie, arrive for a clerk-magistrate’s hearing at Dedham District Court, July 21, 2021. Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe Staff, File A retired Massachusetts State Police […]
McCarthy directs House panel to open Biden impeachment inquiry
Politics McCarthy said the House Oversight Committee’s investigation so far has found a “culture of corruption” around the Biden family as Republicans probe the business dealings of Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., arrives at the Capitol in Washington, early Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, as Congress faces a deadline to […]
Bruins announce ‘Historic 100’: Here’s who made the list of Bruins’ greatest players
Bruins From Eddie Shore to David Pastrnak, every era of Bruins hockey was represented with a few familiar names. Derek Sanderson (left) Bobby Orr (middle) and Phil Esposito were all selected to the Bruins “Historic 100” list. Frank O’Brien / The Boston Globe The 2023-24 campaign will be a special one for the Bruins, as […]