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  Nick Goss 9 hours ago

  Should Bruins pursue J.T. Miller if Canucks make him available via trade?

  The Bruins need an upgrade at center, so if the Canucks are making J.T. Miller available via trade, Boston should pursue him.
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  Lawrence 11 hours ago

  Suspended Lawrence police chief paid $210K salary to stay home

  Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña raised eyebrows when he named William Castro as the city’s acting police chief in October 2023. Castro was the mayor’s chief of staff and previously worked two decades a correctional officer for the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. “There was great concern considering his background wasn’t...
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  Jimmy Carter 11 hours ago

  Jimmy Carter's green energy legacy lives on next to a Mass. high school

  On a day of remembrance for former President Jimmy Carter, his pioneering contributions to solar energy live on at a still-working array in Beverly.
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  Patriots Talk Podcast 11 hours ago

  Is Drake Maye the X-factor in Patriots' pursuit of Mike Vrabel?

  How does Drake Maye’s potential impact the Patriots’ pursuit of Mike Vrabel? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss on the Patriots Talk Podcast.
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  Massachusetts 6 hours ago

  Police investigate armed robbery of FedEx driver in Harvard

  Police in Harvard, Massachusetts, say a FedEx driver was robbed Thursday afternoon by two men who threatened violence. The robbery happened on Stow Road just before 12:45 p.m., Harvard Police Chief James Babu said in a statement shared on Facebook. The driver was delivering a package to a home when a vehicle pulled up alongside his van. Two masked ...
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  Cape Cod 13 hours ago

  Woman rescued from Cape Cod Canal on cold day

  A woman was rescued from the water of the Cape Cod Canal on Thursday afternoon, Bourne police said, in what was not believed to have been a criminal incident. It wasn’t immediately clear how the woman got into the water — temperatures were below freezing across the area Thursday — but police said the 31-year-old from Wareham was pulled out......
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  Massachusetts 13 hours ago

  Worries grow in Mass. over federal and state service cuts

  Healey administration officials on Thursday sought to sooth anxieties around the incoming Trump administration and potential federal threats to health care for people with disabilities. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to extend his tax cuts when he takes office again this year, and some conservatives have proposed cuts to Medicaid to redu...
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  New England Patriots 14 hours ago

  Field Yates, Mel Kiper Jr. analyze best draft fit for Patriots at No. 4

  What position should the Patriots target in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates debate in a new mock draft.
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  New England Patriots 15 hours ago

  Ex-Patriots DB makes case for why New England should hire Mike Vrabel

  Former Patriots and Titans cornerback Logan Ryan explains why he thinks Mike Vrabel would be “a perfect fit” as Patriots head coach.
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  Weather 6 hours ago

  Here's how much snow to expect this weekend in New England

  A cold and windy Thursday afternoon and evening will give way to calmer and milder conditions as we head into Friday. The day begins with breezy winds gusting up to 35 mph, but winds will gradually ease as the day progresses. Highs will climb to near-normal levels in the upper 30s, bringing welcome relief from the bitter cold. Expect plenty......
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  Massachusetts 17 hours ago

  Man dies after being hit by 2 vehicles in Lawrence on Tuesday night

  A 66-year-old man died after he was struck by two motor vehicles while crossing the street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on Tuesday night. Shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, a man was struck by a Buick Enclave and an Infinity QX30 while walking across Broadway in Lawrence near the McDonald’s restaurant, the Essex District Attorney’s Office sai...
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  New England Patriots 15 hours ago

  Why Patriots fans should watch Penn State's Abdul Carter vs. Notre Dame

  Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is a player worthy of the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but should the Patriots take him?
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  Boston Business Journal 16 hours ago

  Burlington-based security firm announces layoffs

  Security unicorn reportedly lays off ‘dozens’