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Boston Celtics 7 mins ago

How to watch Celtics vs. Cavaliers: Start time, streaming info and more

The only undefeated team will battle the defending champions in an NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday. Here’s all the info ahead of Celtics vs. Cavaliers.

New England Patriots 17 mins ago

Report: Patriots waive cornerback after loss to Rams
John Tomase 38 mins ago

Why signing Blake Snell wouldn't be a smart decision for Red Sox

First Night Boston 43 mins ago

First Night Boston returns to City Hall Plaza this year. Here's what to expect

First Night Boston, New England’s largest New Year’s Eve party, returns to City Hall Plaza this year to celebrate the start of 2025. The free event runs from 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 through ...
Massachusetts 48 mins ago

Commonwealth Confidential: State of policing

An author who researches homicides in Massachusetts says the Karen Read trial exposed something about the state police that she’s suspected for years. Despite Massachusetts State Police’s ...
Tom E. Curran 1 hour ago

Patriots' creep toward mediocrity comes with increased scrutiny

The Patriots are headed in the right direction, but with better play comes less tolerance for some of the mistakes that cost them against the Rams, writes Tom E. Curran.
Patriots Stock Watch 59 mins ago

Patriots-Rams Stock Watch: Polk disappoints again in Week 11 loss

Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran reveal their “Stock Up” and “Stock Down” selections from the Patriots’ Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Weather 2 hours ago

Here's when to expect brush fire-quenching rain in the Boston area

We’re tracking rain in the Greater Boston area this week! Southern New England has been plagued with weeks of dry conditions leading to frequent brush fires.
Vermont 2 hours ago

Vermont man called 911 after killing his parents, police say

Police say a man killed his parents in the home where he lived with them in Montpelier, Vermont, on Friday and then called 911 to report the crime. Vermont State Police said the incident was reported around 11:30 a.m. at a home on Gallison Hill Road. The first officers to arrive at the scene found two people dead and detained...
Boston Celtics 2 hours ago

Celtics reveal positive Porzingis injury update, next step for rehab

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis continues to make great progress in his injury rehab.
New England Patriots 2 hours ago

Thornton release highlights Patriots' awful drafting, lack of elite talent

Poor drafting is the No. 1 reason why the Patriots roster has severe lack of high-end talent, and the Tyquan Thornton release serves as further proof.
Maine 3 hours ago

No date scheduled yet for requested recount in Maine congressional race

Austin Theriault’s campaign has formally requested a recount in Maine’s 2nd District congressional race, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed in an email Monday morning. Emily Cook, a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office, said the campaign has formally requested a recount, but it has not been scheduled yet. ...
Massachusetts 3 hours ago

Pedestrian struck and killed by SUV in Randolph

A 56-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV in Randolph, Massachusetts, on Sunday night. The Nortolk District Attorney’s Office said the man was pronounced dead at Milton Hospital after being hit by a vehicle on North Main Street in the area of Gordon Street around 10:30 p.m. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending ...
Phil Perry 4 hours ago

What we learned in Pats-Rams: Maye's poise, Mayo's decision-making in focus

Drake Maye had one of his best games as a pro, but there’s plenty of second-guessing to do after the Patriots’ loss to the Rams, writes Phil Perry.
Boston 3 hours ago

Police release new details about arrests during anti-abortion march to Boston Common

Multiple people were arrested during an anti-abortion march to Boston Common on Saturday that was met with counterprotesters, police said.
Boston Restaurant Talk 1 hour ago

Upscale local seafood restaurant opening second Boston location

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local group of restaurants known for their seafood will be opening their fifth location–and their second within the city of Boston. According to an article from The Boston Globe, Row 34 is planning to open in Kenmore Square, moving into a space next to the Hotel Commonwealth and being w...
Massachusetts 3 hours ago

Large 120 acre brush fire burning in Boxford State Forest. Watch aerial video

A large, 100-plus acre brush fire popped up Sunday and is continuing to burn in Boxford State Forest in northern Massachusetts. The fire was initially about a 25-acre fire when it was first reported around 10 p.m. Sunday but has since grown to about 120 acres. Fire officials said it is burning along the borders of Boxford, North Andover and…...
Celtics 7 hours ago

NBA champion Celtics to visit White House, President Biden on Thursday

The Boston Celtics say they will make the traditional champions’ visit to the White House on Thursday, when they will be welcomed by President Joe Biden a day before their game in Washington against the Wizards. The Celtics won their NBA-record 18th championship in June, beating the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals in five games. They will be vis...
Massachusetts 2 hours ago

72-year-old man charged with setting multiple brush fires in Attleborough

A 72-year-old man has been charged with intentionally setting a series of brush fires in Attleborough, Massachusetts, over the past week, police announced Monday. Attleborough police said Gerard Genest, of South Attleborough, was taken into custody without incident on Saturday evening during a traffic stop based on a warrant charging him with setti...
Maine 7 hours ago

Man killed in single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Maine

A 20-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in central Maine on Sunday afternoon. Maine State Police said they responded to the area of mile marker 134 on I-95 north in Benton around 4:17 p.m. Sunday for a report of a single-vehicle crash off the right side of the highway. When they arrived, troopers said the...

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