Gun law opponents begin repeal campaign
Gun owners have taken the first step toward putting before Massachusetts voters a proposal to repeal the firearms law signed on July 25 by Gov....
Salvation Army distributes 850 backpacks to students for back-to-school
Hundreds of students from Waltham, Watertown and Newton got a jump on their back-to-school prep Monday — boosted by the Salvation Army’s program to distribute...
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy misses practice with soreness in right knee
J.J. McCarthy is dealing with soreness in his right knee and did not participate in the annual night practice on Monday at TCO Stadium. It’s...
Red Sox rookies Mickey Gasper, Chase Shugart realize MLB dream
On one of the most chaotic days in recent Red Sox memory, two young ballplayers walked into Fenway Park and realized their lifelong dreams. Chase...
Massachusetts AFL-CIO endorses ballot question to nix MCAS graduation requirement
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO has endorsed the Question 2 ballot measure to end the state MCAS standardized testing high school graduation requirement. “Passing Question 2 lets...
Mekhala Costello shoots 2-under par 69 to take two-shot lead at Massachusetts Women’s Am
Mekhala Costello of Blue Hill Country Club shot a sparkling 2-under 69 to grab a two-shot lead after the first round of the 121st Massachusetts...