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The Patriots’ two offensive tackles had a nightmare day Sunday in Miami and highlights Phil Perry’s “Stock Watch” for Week 12 against the Dolphins.

Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England say encouraging early signs suggest the animals could have a strong season for feeding and breeding. The North Atlantic right whale is one of the rarest whale species in the world and it is thought to number about 370. The giant animals migrate, and usually arr...

A Boston man was convicted Monday of attacking a woman for not saying “good morning” as he walked by her in the summer of 2023 in Dorchester.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new business that features South Shore-style bar pizza has debuted west of Boston. According to its Facebook page, Burnt Edges Bar Pizza is now open at the Waltham Moose Lodge on Lexington Street, with the place being a takeout-only spot for the general public while dine-in is offered to memb...

After a full-scale meltdown in Miami, Tom E. Curran reflects on the state of a Patriots team that’s gotten worse in every department outside quarterback.

We’re tracking some big weather changes for this week. In fact, rain and potential snow could slow you down a bit as you’re traveling for the holiday. But for this Monday, we’ll continue seeing mostly sunny skies in Boston. High temperatures will climb into the lower 50s this afternoon. Monday night, temperatures will drop into the mid 30s un...

An 84-year-old woman died in a fire Monday morning in Bangor, Maine. The State Fire Marshal’s Office said a 911 call was received at 5:22 a.m. reporting a structure fire at 62 Fairways in Bangor. Bangor police and fire responded to find a single-family home involved in fire. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze and located one victim w...

The Massachusetts House on Monday approved the City of Boston’s request to temporarily reconfigure the way it splits property taxes between commercial and residential taxpayers. Norwell Rep. David DeCoste slowed the bill’s advancement on Thursday and Friday but was not in the House chamber when Democrats put the bill up for a vote at th...

Firefighters rescued a dog during a house fire in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on Monday. Crews first responded after a fire captain noticed smoke coming from the attic of a home on Pleasant Street and called it in, according to Wakefield Fire Chief Michael Sullivan. One person in the home was able to escape unharmed. Firefighters rescued a dog during...

A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he threatened moviegoers at an AMC theater at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers, Massachusetts, over the weekend. Danvers police said they received a call shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday for a report of a male party who had made threats to two other patrons at the AMC Liberty Tree…...

In a season where progress is more important than wins, the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins on Sunday raised several red flags, writes Phil Perry.

An SUV stolen in New Hampshire led police on a chase at high speeds through Massachusetts Monday morning before the driver eventually surrendered.

A new holiday pop-up bar is opening this week at View Boston, high atop the Prudential Center. The Stratus Winter Oasis at View Boston launches on Wednesday and will be open through January. The cocktail bar is adorned with iridescene features, the glass walls are lined with crystal beading, and white evergreen trees give the room a cozy feel. And&...

Police say they are investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Fithcburg police said they responded to a report of a shooting on Caldwell Street at 11:04 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found a person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim received medical attention at the scene and was t...