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Don’t forget: A big chunk of the Orange Line is closed this week
Shuttle buses will replace service between Oak Grove and North Station from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. Planned service interruptions on a stretch of the Orange Line are in affect all week, the MBTA reminded riders on Monday. From Oct. 28 through Nov. 1, shuttle buses will replace service between...
How well do you know the 2024 Mass. ballot questions?
Test your knowledge on the drivers and potential impacts of the five questions. This year, the five Mass. ballot questions revolve around the following topics: the state auditor, MCAS, rideshare drivers, psychedelics, and tipped minimum wage. But do you really know what these questions entail?. Take our Boston.com ballot quiz...
Another officer connected to Sandra Birchmore might be decertified
Joshua Heal, a former Abington school resource officer, met Birchmore when she was an adult and allegedly had a sexual relationship with her. A former Abington police officer who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore may be decertified by a state watchdog organization, the town’s police chief confirmed.
Boston pizza shop owner sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for mistreating employees
Prosecutors say Stavros Papantoniadis trafficked 7 of his employees, all undocumented immigrants, by forcing them to work long hours and threatening to alert authorities if they refused. The owner of local pizza shop Stash’s Pizza has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for forcing his employees,...
Aaron Rodgers, spiraling Jets left in ‘darkness’ after Patriots hand them a crushing loss
FOXBOROUGH — As jarring as the Patriots’ 2-6 record might be so far this fall, the case can be made that expectations for a rebuilding roster weren’t all that high to begin with in Foxborough. The same can’t be said for the New York Jets. Despite opening...
Man fatally shot after ‘minor traffic incident’ in downtown Plymouth
David Jerome, 23, faces multiple charges related to the shooting, including murder, child endangerment, and possession of a large capacity feeding device. A 23-year-old man allegedly shot and killed another Plymouth man following a minor traffic incident in downtown Plymouth Friday evening, officials said. David Jerome, of Plymouth, was arrested...
2 police officers allegedly ran illegal nightclub in Jamaica Plain, prosecutors say
Boston police officer Richard McDermott and BHPC Campus Police officer Luigi D'Addieco face a combined five charges related to the illegally-operated nightclub. Prosecutors charged a Boston Police officer and a Boston Public Health Commission Campus Police officer for allegedly operating an illegal nightclub in a Jamaica Plain basement, court documents reveal.
Jerod Mayo could have splintered the Patriots by calling them ‘soft.’ Instead, they rallied for a hard win.
"That's just a testament to his coaching and how we are receptive to him as a coach," Keion White said. It wasn’t just that the Patriots beat Aaron Rodgers and the overhyped Jets a week after coach Jerod Mayo publicly called them a “soft football team” that made Sunday’s win remarkable.
Jacoby Brissett shuns ‘redemption’ arc, delivers in relief for Patriots on Sunday
FOXBOROUGH — Jacoby Brissett didn’t mince words during his last address with the media earlier this month. “It’s tough. I don’t think words can really describe how tough it is,” Brissett said on Oct. 10 after getting benched as New England’s starting QB. Initially...
‘Cowardice’: Former Washington Post editor slams paper for not endorsing presidential candidate
Marty Baron, who led The Boston Globe and The Washington Post for about a decade each, called the decision "disturbingly spineless." Marty Baron, the former editor of The Boston Globe and The Washington Post, slammed the Washington D.C. paper Friday for not endorsing a presidential candidate at the request of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
Reading police looking for driver who struck officer during traffic stop
Police urge anyone with information on the hit-and-run to contact them at 781-944-1212. Authorities ask for the public’s help in identifying a driver who struck a police officer on Saturday night, Reading police said. The department said an officer was conducting a routine traffic stop around 7:29 p.m. near...
What the Patriots are saying about Drake Maye’s concussion
Maye was hit in the head on the end of a scramble by a Jets linebacker. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye subbed out of the Patriots’ matchup against the Jets and headed to the locker room with a head injury. The rookie quarterback took a blow to the head at...
Patriots reportedly shopping Josh Uche in search of fifth-round pick
Joshua Uche's $3 million contract could make an appealing trade chip. The Patriots scratched veteran pass rusher Joshua Uche ahead of Sunday’s home game against the New York Jets. It was a somewhat surprising roster tweak, given New England’s struggles as of late with generating pressure against opposing quarterbacks....
Patriots’ Javon Baker reportedly had ‘hiccup’ on London trip
Baker needs to earn more trust from his coaches, ESPN's Mike Reiss wrote. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker had an issue during the team’s trip to London that led to him getting benched. Baker missed three consecutive games before being activated against the...
‘That’s on you’: Rex Ryan blasts Jerod Mayo for calling Patriots ‘soft’
"It's not a we thing. This is a you thing." In the week since Jerod Mayo called his team “soft,” the Patriots head coach has received a steady stream of criticism for the tactic. Bill Belichick is one of many who took umbrage with Mayo’s word choice. Mayo...
Man arrested in connection with masked Watertown stabbing
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was treated and released. A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Watertown. Michael McGhee, 19, of Boston, has been charged following the alleged stabbing, according to a statement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Watertown Chief of Police Justin Hanrahan.
B.Good closes 3 Boston-area spots as owner reassesses brand
“We’re just being strategic with these locations,” said Anthony Ackil, B.Good’s cofounder. “But we still believe in B.Good.”. Some Bostonians craving B.Good cauliflower will be waiting longer than they expect. The company closed three Boston-area locations recently and the brand is being reassessed, the cofounder said...
School bus driver accused of kidnapping gets home confinement
Justin Vose, 42, of Bedford, was indicted on three counts of kidnapping after allegations of inappropriate conduct at his job surfaced, according to NBC10 Boston. A school bus driver who was accused of kidnapping is now under an order of home confinement. Justin Vose, 42, of Bedford, was indicted on...
For $995,000, a ‘fiesta red’ spread on nearly 96 acres in Vermont
“I wanted a happy red,” says Peggy Watson, who lives in the house. “It's not fire engine red. It's not candy apple red. It’s a very, very happy red.”. Life is colorful at 3213 Woodward Neighborhood Road, a “fiesta red” home set amid 95.86 rolling acres in Enosberg, Vermont.
Amid early season adversity, the Bruins established a blueprint for bouncing back
The Bruins never dropped below a .500-point percentage under Jim Montgomery until this season. Entering Saturday, the Boston Bruins entered unfamiliar territory under Jim Montgomery. Coming off three straight underwhelming outings against Utah, Nashville and Dallas, the Bruins carried a 3-4-1 mark into their first matchup of the season with...
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