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Technology 50 mins ago

Kids and phones: ‘How can we be better and more thoughtful?'

Kids are getting back into their September routines — a good time for parents to re-establish their rules when it comes to devices. If you’re not sure how to stay on top of what your kids are do...

New England Patriots 1 hour ago

Patriots fans will love this mic'd up Rhamondre Stevenson video from Week 1
Dorchester 1 hour ago

2nd teen arrested in deadly Dorchester shooting last month

I-93 4 mins ago

Another vehicle fire shuts half of I-93 in Boston's O'Neill Tunnel

One side of the O’Neill Tunnel, carrying Interstate 93, was briefly shut in Boston on Wednesday, just before the evening rush, because of a vehicle fire. It wasn’t immediately clear if any...
New England Patriots 3 hours ago

Edelman believes Belichick would want to coach this NFC East team

Where will Bill Belichick end up if he returns as a head coach next season? Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman shared his prediction.
New England Patriots 3 hours ago

Why Jacoby Brissett wore special hoodie at Patriots press conference

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett lost a friendly wager this weekend, which made his Wednesday press conference a little more interesting.
Michael Proctor 3 hours ago

Canton disciplines officer suspended in Karen Read case fallout; isn't saying how

The town of Canton, Massachusetts, has decided on formal discipline for Det. Kevin Albert, who was suspended with pay as part of the fallout of the Karen Read trial, but what that discipline is hasn&#...

Dorchester 8 mins ago

Person stabbed near Fields Corner MBTA stop in Dorchester

A person suffered life-threatening injuries in a stabbing near an MBTA stop in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Boston police. The stabbing happened just before 3 p.m. on Dorchester Avenue,, near the Fields Corner MBTA station, police said. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. ...
Boston Red Sox 4 hours ago

Roman Anthony takes No. 1 spot in Baseball America's prospect rankings

Roman Anthony, the Red Sox’ second-round pick in the 2022 draft, is officially the No. 1 ranked prospect in baseball.
New England Patriots 5 hours ago

Brissett details one of ‘cooler moments' of his career vs. Bengals

Jacoby Brissett was impressed by the Patriots’ collective buy-in on offense in their Week 1 upset of the Bengals.
Massachusetts 3 hours ago

Teen arrested with loaded gun near Fall River school

A 17-year-old was arrested after he was found with a loaded gun near a school in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, police said. Fall River police told WJAR that they were patrolling the area around Resiliency Preparatory Academy on Rock Street due to a report that outside agitators had been observed on school grounds. Shortly before 11 a.m.,...
Massachusetts 6 hours ago

Firefighters extinguish house fire in Woburn; residents reportedly escaped through window

Firefighters extinguished a house fire in Woburn, Massachusetts on Wednesday. The fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. on Franklin Street. Fire officials said initial reports said there were residents still inside the home and that some residents had to escape through a window. There was no immediate word on injuries and no further details were rele...
Harvard 5 hours ago

Harvard reports decline in Black students in wake of affirmative action ruling

There was a slight decline in the numbers of Black students in Harvard University’s freshman class, which follows a Supreme Court ruling which struck down affirmative action in higher education. The data released Wednesday showed that 14% of students identified as Black, a drop of 4% from the class before it. Sixteen percent of students ident...
Health & Wellness 6 hours ago

RI reports its first EEE case in 5 years

A person has the rare and potentially deadly virus eastern equine encephalitis in Rhode Island for the first time in five years, officials said Wednesday. The EEE patient is a person in their 70s from Providence County, according to the announcement from the departments of Health and Environmental Management. They didn’t share the person&#821...
New England Patriots 6 hours ago

Patriots know they must slow down Seahawks' ‘beast' RB Kenneth Walker

If healthy, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will likely play a major role in the outcome of Sunday’s game vs. Patriots.
forecast 2 hours ago

Boston to warm up to the 80s through the weekend

September is shaping up to be the best stretch of weather in all of New England. Warm afternoons, cool nights and all dry for any plans we have through much of next week! Highs in the 70s Wednesday with a sea breeze, lows tonight in the 40s and 50s. We warm up to the 80s for Thursday, Friday, and...
John Tomase 7 hours ago

Mayo's Patriots seem thrilled not to be playing for Belichick anymore

The Patriots actually like their head coach now, and their Week 1 upset suggests that could be a difference-maker, writes John Tomase.
Westborough 7 hours ago

Car carrier with pickup, other vehicles on board flips in Westborough

A loaded car carrier rolled over in Westborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, blocking several lanes of traffic. The vehicle fell on its side on Route 9 at the intersection with Lyman Street. Westborough firefighters said to expect significant delays. Firefighters were seen bracing the vehicles that were on the trailer. At least one had been remove...
Steward Health Care 8 hours ago

Steward hospital situation remains ‘volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous,' official says

Even with hospital sales approved for bankrupt Steward Health Care, state health officials say they are still bracing for a rocky path ahead and working to stay engaged with the communities that lost facilities. Beyond the closure of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, the Healey administration is still entrenched in the eminent doma...
New England Patriots 7 hours ago

Edelman explains how important Week 1 win was for Patriots

Julian Edelman gives insight into why the impact of the Patriots’ Week 1 win goes beyond the standings.

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