Breakheart hikes draw a crowd
SAUGUS — Lose weight. Exercise more. Get outside. Approximately 200 people put those common New Year’s Resolutions not just into words, but into action... Read more.
Swampscott Polar Bear Plunge supports Whelan family
This New Year’s Day swimmer took the Polar Bear Plunge theme literally at Fisherman’s Beach. (Courtesy Photo)... Read more.
Securing possibly harmful mentally ill person begins with tough decision
LYNN — Massachusetts families have a legal mechanism available to protect them from mentally ill loved ones threatening to harm themselves or others, but the... Read more.
Patriots equipment manager Brocher dies at 60
FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots are in mourning after learning that Don Brocher, the team’s equipment manager and the longest-tenured employee... Read more.
Tips to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
(StatePoint) In the midst of an obesity epidemic, it’s easy to ignore that little bit of extra weight you may be carrying around. But experts warn that any... Read more.
Tierney votes with Mass. delegation on fiscal cliff plan
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney voted with the entire Massachusetts delegation Tuesday to support the agreement that avoided the so-called fiscal cliff... Read more.
41-year employee of Patriots dies
FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Don Brocher, the longest serving employee in New England Patriots history, has died after a season-long battle with leukemia. The team announced... Read more.
Retiring boomers pose challenge to Lynn Fire, Police
LYNN — According to the Pew Research Center, 26 percent of Americans are Baby Boomers with many retiring each day. Even in Lynn the effects are beginning to... Read more.
Mass. to stop housing homeless families in hotels
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts intends to phase out a program that places homeless families in hotels and motels at taxpayer expense when there’s is no... Read more.