Lynn man charged in kidnapping, murder of older sister
Crime Joshua Smith, 30, pleaded not guilty to murder and kidnapping charges in court Monday, according to reports. 100 Newhall Street in Lynn. Truman Dickerson for The Boston Globe A…
Marco Sturm explains standard he’s setting for Bruins’ camp
Bruins "We need all the players — and there will be a lot of opportunities." Marco Sturm is set to run his first training camp as Bruins head coach later…
Worcester girl testifies against man accused of kidnapping, rape
Local News “I was thinking that he wanted me dead... If I breathed really lightly and quietly, he would think that I was dead and everything would stop.” Joshua Hubert…
Kayshon Boutte reflects on his forgotten history as an elite prospect
Patriots Boutte ended up being a sixth-round pick, but his talent once drew comparisons to Stefon Diggs. Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas celebrate a catch. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Why…
Bill Belichick statue at Gillette? Here’s what 1,000 readers said.
Readers Say “He never did anything to endear himself to the fans – why would we want to be reminded of that?” Bill Belichick addressed the media at Gillette Stadium…
After serial shoplifters swipe $18K in sunglasses at Faneuil Hall, police issue request for tips
Local News Shoplifting concerns persist in Boston after a big upswing last year, but reasons remain murky. Shoplifters hit the Sunglass Hut at Faneuil Hall seven times this past summer,…
Feds arrest 171 suspected members of drug cartel in New England, including 49 in Mass.
Crime The DEA arrested 617 suspected members of the Sinaloa Cartel across the country in August. The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the arrest of 171 suspected members of the Sinaloa…
The Patriots rebuild is going to take a while
Patriots The Patriots began the Mike Vrabel coaching era with the reasonable promise of better days ahead. But his debut Sunday, a 20-13 loss to Pete Carroll and the Raiders,…
In a season promising change, 2025 Patriots looked pretty familiar
Patriots "Didn't take advantage of bad football and then were able to have bad football ourselves.” Drake Maye and the Patriots' offense sputtered in the second half. Barry Chin/The Boston…
Tornado confirmed in Mass. town during Saturday’s powerful storm
Weather The tornado watch was extended as far east as Stow but didn’t reach closer to the Boston area, the National Weather Service said. Some damage in Holden on Saturday…