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Single mom asks for Santa’s support
Amanda Lurey
Everyone deserves a little holiday magic this winter, yet not everybody has the resources to ensure that this … [Read more...] about Single mom asks for Santa’s support
Mother hopes Santa blesses kids with smiles
Zach Laird
With the hustle and bustle of Christmastime already putting a weight on the shoulders of so many parents, … [Read more...] about Mother hopes Santa blesses kids with smiles
A friend’s Christmas wish
Jackie Manno
The holiday season is for giving, and one selfless person in need who wrote to Item Santa this year wants to … [Read more...] about A friend’s Christmas wish
Krause: Let’s sit this one out for the Gipper
Steve Krause
So … Notre Dame chose to take its bat and ball and go home, eh? A thousand pardons for mixing sports … [Read more...] about Krause: Let’s sit this one out for the Gipper
A mother hopes for toys for her children
Elizabeth Della PianaWith millions of Americans stressed about job security and the holidays right around the corner, many parents … [Read more...] about A mother hopes for toys for her children
Parent forced to make sacrifices
Jackie Manno
The unsteady job market and the skyrocketing cost of living this year is impacting parents and their children … [Read more...] about Parent forced to make sacrifices
St. John’s Prep fights, falls in Super Bowl as Xaverian three-peats
Joey Barrett
FOXBOROUGH — Not once, but twice did St. John’s Prep have a golden chance to get the ball back and drive … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep fights, falls in Super Bowl as Xaverian three-peats
Harris: Where have all the good men gone?
Sophia Harris
A question asked by Bonnie Tyler in 1984, and a question I ask today. Maybe because I was raised on Disney … [Read more...] about Harris: Where have all the good men gone?
High school football predictions (Div. 1 Super Bowl)
Joey Barrett
No. 1 St. John’s Prep (11-1) takes on No. 3 Xaverian Brothers (10-2) in Saturday’s Division 1 Super Bowl. … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (Div. 1 Super Bowl)
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‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to North Shore Music Theatre for the holidays
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BEVERLY — Join the more than 1 million people who have been dazzled by this original, award-winning adaptation … [Read more...] about ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to North Shore Music Theatre for the holidays
Mother seeks to spread Christmas joy to children
Zach LairdAs Christmas comes around each season, the inevitable thought that always springs to the front of the mind is … [Read more...] about Mother seeks to spread Christmas joy to children
Parent prioritizes son’s health
Amanda LureyMany parents are stretched thin right now, and the holidays don’t slow down that struggle. One parent wrote to … [Read more...] about Parent prioritizes son’s health
Family wants kids to look forward to Christmas
Jackie MannoNo family should have to choose between paying bills and paying for food — especially during the holiday … [Read more...] about Family wants kids to look forward to Christmas
Gillette hosting MIAA football championships this week
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FOXBOROUGH — For the 18th year, Gillette Stadium and the Kraft family will welcome high school football teams … [Read more...] about Gillette hosting MIAA football championships this week
Mom wishes baby a joyful first Christmas
Elizabeth Della PianaWhen it comes to a baby's first Christmas, most parents hope to make it joyful and bright. At that age, the … [Read more...] about Mom wishes baby a joyful first Christmas
Krause: Watch out for Lucy
Steve Krause
Batters strike out. Basketball players throw up bricks routinely. Hockey players fan on shots — also … [Read more...] about Krause: Watch out for Lucy
Stars of the show
Joey Barrett
Mom wants to better daughter’s life
Sophia HarrisAmong the many heartfelt messages sent to Item Santa this season, one letter from a young mother captures the … [Read more...] about Mom wants to better daughter’s life
Commentary: Subsidizing insurance just props up dysfunction. Empower consumers instead
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Kim-Lien Nguyen Congress ended its impasse to reopen the government, but the Democrats’ reason for the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Subsidizing insurance just props up dysfunction. Empower consumers instead