New England shrimp season begins this week
PORTLAND, Maine — New England’s shrimp-fishing season gets under way this week. The start of the season begins Wednesday, but isn’t expected to last... Read more.
Boston forum to focus on Internet gambling
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling will host a public forum on the Internet and problem gambling. The forum is in response to a recent... Read more.
Skunk spotted at Breakheart tests positive for rabies
SAUGUS — A skunk tested positive for rabies after it was dropped off at the Saugus Animal Hospital on Tuesday, according to a press release from Public Health... Read more.
Boston cardinal: pray to mark abortion anniversary
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley is calling on Catholics to participate in nine days of “prayer, penance and pilgrimage” to mark... Read more.
Girls Basketball: Tech puts it all together against PMA
The Tech girls basketball game put it all together Friday against PMA and the result was a 41-30 win at Methuen. “I would say by far this was our best performance... Read more.
Patrick to file state spending plan
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick is putting the finishing touches on his budget request for the fiscal year that starts on July 1. Patrick has already said... Read more.
Respect rendered at Lynn soldier’s burial services
LYNN — Antonio Syrakos befriended Samantha Haskell two years ago and helped the Beverly resident through a tough time in her life. Haskell braved Friday’s... Read more.
Not everyone on board with appointment of new Saugus finance board member
SAUGUS — Swampscott town accountant and Saugus resident Dave Castellarin said he’s happy to be on board as the newest member of the Saugus Finance Committee,... Read more.
Expect Patriots, Ravens title tilt to be a bruiser
A bruised Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker listens to a reporter’s question during a media availability Thursday in Foxborough, ahead of Sunday’s AFC... Read more.