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Dear Annie: My husband and I quit booze, but our friends tack their drinks onto our bill
Dear Annie: I run a small bed and breakfast in a very small, rural, up-and-coming town. We have recently had a number of guests who are in their 90s who have had health issues or injuries while staying with us. This has me very much on edge. Many of these...
Two games into second half, Red Sox can only rue missed chances | Sean McAdam
LOS ANGELES — In most seasons, the first series of the second half of the season can stand as a harbinger of things to come. Have a good showing after the All-Star break, and a series can serve as a springboard for the rest of the year. In their...
Kenley Jansen’s Dodger Stadium homecoming turns into Red Sox nightmare
LOS ANGELES — It looked like a picture-perfect return to Dodger Stadium for Kenley Jansen on Saturday. The Red Sox led by a run, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky over Chavez Ravine and Dodgers fans cheered as their former ninth-inning savior jogged in from the visitor’s bullpen despite the fact he was in the game to try to shut the door on their team.
Asking Eric: Do I come across as bragging when I talk about my travels?
Dear Eric: I have been fortunate to have met a number of well-known people and visited many locales worldwide, often, due to my business, places where tourists don’t go. Occasionally, someone in a group I am with mentions reading about a person or place I know something about from personal experience. If I volunteer that I personally am acquainted with said individual or locale, the response is nearly always negative. The conversation dies, the people walk away.
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $91 million drawing
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Ohio won $138 million in the July 3 drawing. Is this your lucky night?. Here are Saturday’s winning lottery numbers:
Westfield Starfires defeat Vermont Lake Monsters to claim season series on Saturday
BURLINGTON – For the first time in franchise history, the Westfield Starfires claimed victory in the season series against the Vermont Lake Monsters, dominating both sides of the ball in a 10-3 win on Saturday. Westfield is now 27-18-1, second in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League standings with 13...
Red Sox blow two saves (including Kenley Jansen) in crushing loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Tyler O’Neill hit two dramatic homers. Josh Winckowski escaped a treacherous jam with a rare, perfectly timed 1-2-3 double play. Lots of good things happened for the Red Sox on Saturday. But they ultimately ran out of arms and lost a gut-puncher for the second straight day at Dodger Stadium.
Worcester Red Sox fall to Lehigh Valley IronPigs in walk-off fashion
ALLENTOWN – On a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Cal Stevenson worked a walk to give the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (13-7, 47-46) a walk-off win over the Worcester Red Sox (10-9, 45-49) on Saturday night at Coca-Cola Park. The...
Red Sox’ Joe Castiglione caps off Hall of Fame speech with signature call
Longtime Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione officially took his much-deserved place in Cooperstown on Saturday, accepting the annual Ford C. Frick Award as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend. Castiglione, who was announced as the winner of the award in December, accepted the honor at the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House on Saturday.
As Vaughn Grissom begins rehab assignment, road back to Boston could be long one
LOS ANGELES — When infielder Vaughn Grissom was rehabilitating from a hamstring pull early in the season the Red Sox made it clear that when Grissom was fully recovered, the second base position would be his in Boston. After all, the Sox had targeted him when they were ready...
Red Sox lineup heavy on righties Sat. as Alex Cora tries to combat fatal flaw
LOS ANGELES — It’s no secret that the Red Sox have had trouble facing left-handed starters this season. After being dominated by Kansas City’s Cole Ragans last Friday, they’re 12-15 in such games so far. Their next chance to improve on that subpar record will come...
Red Sox vs. Dodgers live stream: How to watch MLB free on Saturday
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox as they head into their matchup on Saturday, July 20 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Red Sox game is scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX and NESN. Fans looking to watch this MLB game can do so for free by using FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, both of which offer free trials. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
Mass General Brigham ‘operational’ after system failure
Mass General Brigham said its facility is “operational” and “open to patients” after the hospital’s cybersecurity network failed during Friday’s worldwide outage. “The dedication and efforts of our response teams and staff have allowed all of our emergency departments and many of our clinics to remain open while also ensuring we can continue safe care for the many patients already admitted to our hospitals,” the hospital’s press release said.
MassMutual Foundation awards $100,000 to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services in Springfield to support the agency’s emergency food pantry. The foundation made the announcement Friday. “We are stronger when we come together as a community, “said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Berkshire County early Saturday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Falls Village, or 16 miles northwest...
53 people, 1 child arrested after Worcester car show gathering, police say
Since the spring, car shows have been held at different locations throughout Worcester, where reports of reckless driving, incidents of gunshots and property damage have occurred, according to a press release from the Worcester Police Department. On Friday, July 19, officers responded to “several” calls throughout the day after citizens...
Chester water supply discoloration suspected to be manganese
CHESTER — A Chester water commissioner has confirmed that the town’s drinking water supply is discolored and said that naturally occurring manganese is suspected to be the cause. Commissioner Robert Daley said in an email to The Republican Saturday that the town tested the water supply in June...
VP Kamala Harris on Cape Cod for fund-raiser as speculation about Biden continues
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to address a crowd of more than 800 at a fund-raiser on Cape Cod on Saturday afternoon, according to published reports. The appearance at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum comes as speculation continues to swirl about the future of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Stream, price, star time, how to watch the fight
There’s no Mike Tyson, but there is still a high-profile fight as YouTube star Jake Maul takes on mixed martial artist Mike Perry. Saturday night’s event will be a pay-per-view boxing event available via DAZN. LIVE STREAM: Sign up here to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry...
20 Mass. firefighters to combat blazes in Montana
A crew of 20 wildland firefighters will be sent to Helena, Montana to help battle a large fire that has burned thousands of acres of land. The firefighters will be working to put out one of the nine large, active and uncontained fires that have already burned almost 46,000 acres across the state, according to the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
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