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Malden man sentenced for killing roommate with a samurai sword
Joshua Roush was found guilty of murdering Brian McDonald in 2021. A Malden man was sentenced to life in prison last week for killing his roommate with a samurai sword following a screaming match inside their shared apartment. Joshua Roush, 46, was found guilty of first-degree murder following a seven-day...
Markey says he’ll run again in 2026, at age 80
Sen. Ed Markey, who is currently 78, is determined to seek another six-year term, saying he is "more energized" than ever. Sen. Ed Markey said over the weekend that he plans to run for reelection in 2026. Markey would be 80 years old on Election Day, and would be up for another six-year term.
Worcester channels ‘Turtle Boy,’ local landmarks with new Election Day stickers
Designed by local artists, Worcester's new Election Day stickers offer a unique, community-inspired alternative to the classic "I voted" design. Worcester is shaking things up this year with a new line of Election Day stickers, and the city has embraced one of its more eccentric local landmarks for a featured design.
6 ghost tours in New England just ranked among the best in America
These top ghost tours are perfect for an extra spooky Halloween season. If your Halloween week needs a ghost tour, you’re in luck: Six of the country’s best ghost tours are located right here in New England. USA Today released a list of the 10 best ghost tours...
Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher reveals she had a scary experience at a nail salon
"Seriously, stay safe, ladies." Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher recounted a creepy moment she recently had at a nail salon, in a storytime video posted to TikTok. The “Dancing with the Stars” competitor was getting a pedicure done. As it was near closing time, Maher and two female employees were the only ones left when a male customer entered and asked for a pedicure too.
Warm weather may mean record crowds for Halloween in Salem, officials say
Known for its history, the Salem Witch Trials, and its elaborate Halloween celebrations during the month-long Haunted Happenings, Salem has been attracting more visitors each year. And with Halloween temperatures expected to soar into the high 70s, the city is gearing up for record-breaking crowds this Thursday. Mayor Dominick Pangallo...
Jerod Mayo discussed Patriots’ win, Drake Maye’s status, and response to ‘soft’ comments
Mayo was also asked about Bill Belichick's commentary. After enduring a difficult week — in which he received blowback over calling his team “soft” following the loss to the Jaguars in London — Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters on Monday that while he was happy with his team’s subsequent win, plenty of work remains.
Live updates: Brush fires burn across Mass.
A wildfire burned more than 100 acres in Salem, and other smaller blazes have popped up throughout Massachusetts in recent days. Multiple brush fires clouded the skies of Eastern Massachusetts with smoke early this week, as officials warned residents to be careful. On Saturday night, crews battled a fire in...
Inside NYC’s glorious, surreal Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest
There were Wonkas, Paul Atreides, a Bob Dylan, and one corgi (Timothée Corglamet!). But would the real Timothée show?. NEW YORK – At the edgy Queen of Swords hair studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn, “Timothée Chalamet hair” is a popular request. Male, female and gender-non-conforming customers clamor for the same fractal mop of unruly curls that starred in “Call Me by Your Name,” “Wonka” and “Dune.” It’s a “laid-back, sexy” way to look like the hands-down most in-demand actor of the moment, said salon owner Elma Siljkovic, and it’s an easy, squirt-in-some-product-and-go cut for people blessed with fine ringlets like Chalamet’s.
Patriots trade pass rusher Josh Uche to the Chiefs
Uche was originally drafted by the Patriots in the second round in 2020. Even before Josh Uche was a healthy scratch from the Patriots’ lineup for Sunday’s win over the Jets, speculation over his involvement in a possible trade had already begun. Less than 24 hours later, the...
11-year-old surprises beloved Mass. pharmacist with over $6,700 from the community
"Bob the Pharmacist" works at the Weston Walgreens, which is closing. An 11-year-old boy has raised over $6,700 for a local Walgreens pharmacist, whose store is set to close next month. Aarav Khanna started a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $5,000 to give to the man, affectionately known...
Tell us: Have you been impacted by the Eastern Mass. brush fires?
Many wildfires broke out over the weekend with the largest consuming more than 100 acres in Salem, according to the National Weather Service. Several wildfires broke out across Eastern Massachusetts over the weekend, casting haze and the strong smell of smoke across the region Monday morning. There are 47 active...
Q&A: Elizabeth Warren talks ‘crypto billionaires,’ labeling Trump a fascist, an arms embargo on Israel, and more
Sen. Elizabeth Warren appears well-positioned to defeat Republican John Deaton and win a third term in the U.S. Senate. Since taking office in 2013, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has become one of the nation’s most well-known progressive lawmakers. Six years ago, she won a second term by easily defeating an ally of Donald Trump. Warren attempted to capitalize on this momentum by launching a bid for the White House in 2020, but was forced to bow out amid a crowded primary field. This election season, Warren is working double duty as a significant surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris even as she competes with Republican John Deaton for her Senate seat.
Rhode Island 18-year-old charged in shooting death of 14-year-old girl
The girl was at a friend’s house when the incident took place, police said. An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a 14-year-old girl in Central Falls, Rhode Island, on Thursday, police say. At 8:55 a.m. that day, Central Falls police responded to 22...
‘They could ruin any player’: How New York media reacted to the Jets’ loss against the Patriots
"It was one of the franchise's lowest points in recent memory." New York media’s measured and not-at-all melodramatic reaction to the Jets: Before the start of the 2024, the Jets were thought to be a contender. Though not a leading favorite, New York boasted — in certain circles — some reasonable odds to win the Super Bowl (ranking ahead of teams like the Lions, Packers, and Ravens).
Watch: Who’s to blame for the Patriots ugly play?
Boston Globe reporter Christopher Price explains why owner Robert Kraft deserves a big piece of the blame pie. Boston Globe Today: Watch now at Globe.com or weekdays at 5 p.m. ET on NESN. Take a deeper look at the stories impacting our community from the award-winning Boston Globe Media newsrooms....
Smelling smoke? Forecasters say ‘trapped’ Eastern Mass. brush fire smoke is to blame.
The smoke should fade away later on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Many Bay Staters awoke to the smell of smoke Monday morning as the haze from several Eastern Massachusetts brush fires made its way throughout the region. Around 9 a.m., Accuweather’s smoke map showed a belt of...
Struggling with interviewing
How to improve your batting percentage during your job search. Q: This month I started looking for a new job. My 10-year anniversary just happened. I need to make more money, and I am frustrated. I have great experience. I have been sending resumes out and I have been interviewing. Interviewing is easier using Zoom since I don’t have to take “dentist appointment” days off. But I never get past the screening interview. I feel like I knock it out of the park. I feel good after I have met with any interviewer, whether using zoom or in their establishment. It is frustrating. I am not sure what I am asking. Other than how am I failing?
A coaching conundrum ❌⭕
📺 Cancel your evening plans and watch “The Comeback.” The epic retelling of the Red Sox’s thrilling ALCS win over the Yankees and subsequent end of the “Curse of the Bambino” will have you celebrating like it’s 2004. Let’s hope Dave Roberts, Mookie Betts, and the World Series-leading Dodgers can send New York home empty-handed again.
2 men found dead in Yarmouth beach parking lot
The investigation remains ongoing. Two men, believed to be in their 20s, were found dead at the Englewood Beach parking lot in Yarmouth on Sunday, according to the Yarmouth Police Department. Yarmouth police responded to the parking lot in the early morning hours after receiving a report of two unresponsive...
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