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  New England Patriots 8 hours ago

  2025 NFL Draft: Is it a bad year to have the No. 1 overall pick?

  How strong is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Is there a consensus No. 1 QB prospect? Dane Brugler joins the Next Pats Podcast to discuss that and more.
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  Brian Walshe 11 hours ago

  Karen Read judge no longer presiding over Ana Walshe murder case

  Judge Beverly Cannone, already presiding over one of Massachusetts’ most closely watched murder trials, is no longer in charge of another.
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  Boston Celtics 8 hours ago

  Holiday shares funny reaction to Celtics fans booing Steve Kerr

  Jrue Holiday shares his reaction to Warriors coach Steve Kerr hearing lots of boos from Celtics fans on Wednesday night.
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  Phil Perry 12 hours ago

  Patriots Mailbag: Should Alex Van Pelt be Drake Maye's long-term OC?

  Should the Patriots stick with the Drake Maye-Alex Van Pelt partnership going forward? Phil Perry answers that question and more in a new Mailbag.
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  middleborough 8 hours ago

  Dogs saved from Middleborough home recovering as ex-owner faces charges

  A woman accused of keeping 17 dogs, six horses and several other animals in filth at a home in Middleborough, Massachusetts, appeared in court Thursday to face 26 animal cruelty charges, while prosecutors revealed new information about the case. At least 20 dead dogs were found in a garage on the property while the other animals were rescued last m...
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  New England Patriots 12 hours ago

  Why Bears defense presents tough test for Maye, Patriots offense

  Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye will face a tough Bears pass defense in Week 10. Here’s a dive into the numbers.
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  Massachusetts 8 hours ago

  Major drought declared across Massachusetts as dry conditions continue

  Massachusetts officials declared a major drought across the state on Thursday due to an unprecedented lack of rainfall over the past two months. “After more than a month of nearly no rain and devastating wildfires, Massachusetts is clearly experiencing significant drought conditions,” Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper said i...
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  Massachusetts 13 hours ago

  Former police officer, contractor plead guilty in Mass Save fraud scheme

  A former Stoneham, Massachusetts, police officer and his brother, who works as a contractor, have pleaded guilty in a bribery and kickback scheme that netted them millions of dollars in contract payments from the state’s Mass Save program. Joseph Ponzo, 51, of Stoneham and Christopher Ponzo, 50, of North Reading, are accused of bribing an ass...
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  Weather 4 hours ago

  Temperatures cool down a bit, but fire danger remains high

  It’s a touch cooler on Thursday compared to the record shattering warmth in New England on Wednesday. This afternoon will be mild, with highs in the low to mid 70s under mostly sunny skies. This is still 10-15 degrees above normal. Winds from the northwest could gust up to 30 mph in the afternoon, bringing in drier air and dropping...
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  Nantucket 15 hours ago

  Man dies in accidental fire at Nantucket home

  A man has died after being pulled from a fire, along with a dog, at a Nantucket home this week, local and Massachusetts officials said Thursday. Peter Gurley, 62, was rushed to the hospital from his burning home on Green Meadows Drive on Tuesday night about 7:30 p.m. but later died, according to state and local firefighters, local police and......
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  New England Patriots 14 hours ago

  Mayo reacts to Patriots' lack of activity at NFL trade deadline

  Why didn’t the Patriots make more moves at the trade deadline? What will the WR snaps look like going forward? Here is Jerod Mayo’s response.