Reported gunfire that prompted lockdown at Stoneham schools turns out to be target practice
A report of gunfire that prompted a lockdown at multiple schools in Stoneham on Wednesday turned to be three men shooting at targets they hadRead More
Massachusetts nurse-staffing question rejected
After an expensive campaign that sharply divided health care professionals, Massachusetts voters have rejected strict limits on the number of patients a single nurse canRead More
‘Racist’ poster causing controversy at Mansfield candy store
A 19th-century poster hanging inside a Mansfield candy store is causing a stir among residents who say it’s racist and want it taken down. HundredsRead More
Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo Sandwiches to be sold after parent company files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the popular New England restaurants Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Sandwiches announced Monday that it has reached an agreement in principle toRead More
NH police urge parents to check Halloween candy after needle found in Snickers bar
Police in Salem, New Hampshire, are urging all parents to inspect Halloween candy after a resident found sewing needles in several pieces of candy, officials said.Read More
Alex Cora on daughter being hit by beer can: ‘I’ve got to be ready to make that play’
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora opened up Thursday after his daughter was struck by a flying beer can during the team’s victory parade, sayingRead More
Red Sox World Series trophy damaged by thrown beer
BOSTON (AP/WHDH) — Boston’s euphoric street party celebrating the city’s fourth World Series title in 15 years included many flying beer cans. Security was heavyRead More
Fenway Park’s famous bullpen police officer recounts iconic playoff moment
Boston police officer Steve Horgan became famous in the 2013 American League Championship Series when Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter tumbled head-over-heels into the RedRead More
Red Sox players feel ‘blessed’ to have Cora as manager
Rookie Red Sox manager Alex Cora had the Midas touch during the postseason, helping lead the team to a World Series victory. Cora is theRead More
Red Sox sail into World Series, set for ace Sale’s return
HOUSTON (AP) — David Price, at last, looked like a postseason ace. Craig Kimbrel pitched a lockdown inning. And much-maligned Jackie Bradley Jr. became anRead More