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 […]
Patriots place OT Riley Reiff on IR, promote Pharaoh Brown to 53-man roster
Patriots With Reiff now on IR, the veteran tackle will miss at least the first four games of the 2023 season. Riley Reiff was injured during the second quarter of New England’s preseason finale against the Titans on Aug. 25. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ depth on the offensive line took another hit on Monday […]
Family believes Worcester teen died from ‘complications’ after participating in viral ‘One Chip Challenge’
Food News The cause of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death has not yet been confirmed, but he reportedly ate the spicy Paqui Chips’ product at school before going home sick the day he died. The family of 14-year-old Worcester student Harris Wolobah believes he died from the viral “One Chip Challenge.” GoFundMe The family of a […]
Casas homers and knocks in 4 as Red Sox beat Rays 7-3 to end 13-game skid at Tropicana Field
Red Sox Rafael Devers of the Red Sox scores behind Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt during the fourth inning. AP Photo/Chris O’Meara By MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press September 4, 2023 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Triston Casas homered and drove in four runs, Brayan Bello earned his team-leading 11th win and the Boston Red Sox stopped […]