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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

How is historic drought affecting Mass. drinking water supplies?

Boston and many surrounding communities have been spared the worst, thanks to the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs

Boston Cruise Port: Getting There, Piers, Terminals and More

Planning on visiting the Boston Cruise Port? Read about the facilities, nearby attractions, and how to get to and from this popular port.

How Boston Became a Biotech Leader

Boston, Massachusetts, is known worldwide as a biotech innovation hotspot. Along with nearby Cambridge, the city is home to some of the most advanced biotech companies, universities, and research centers.

Boston Cream Pie is Massachusetts' state dessert. Here's the history behind it

The Omni Parker House Hotel, 60 School St. Boston, MA, is credited as the original inventor of the Boston Cream Pie, and they still serve it today. Parker House credits Chef Anezin with its invention. At the time, it was an unusual dessert as chocolate used primarily as a beverage or a pudding in 1855.

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups to be enshrined into Naismith Hall Of Fame

Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups will headline the 2024 NBA Hall of Fame class. Thirteen members will also be inducted into basketball history at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield on Sunday night. Other names include Michael Cooper, Doug Collins and WNBA icon Seimone Augustus.

Joe Mazzulla reveals plan for Celtics veteran preseason debut

Luke Kornet has started three games this preseason in place of Horford and Mazzulla wouldn’t commit one way or another earlier this week whether Horford would start or remain in a bench role upon his return.

How a medic used an EMBA to scale up her impact

Fundamentally, she is a doctor who specialises in paediatric cardiac intensive care. But LaRovere is not focused only on the transformative power of medicine — she is now using data and technology to get help to where it is needed most. That scaling up of impact was fuelled by a return to study, at business school.

Man Critically Injured After Being Struck by MBTA Bus in Boston, Investigation Underway

A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by an MBTA bus in Boston, sparking an ongoing investigation.

3 takeaways from Mizzou's commanding win over UMass

To hold you over, here are 3 takeaways from Missouri’s commanding win over UMass. Luther Burden III suffered an injury at the start of the 3rd quarter that kept him out of the remainder of the matchup. At that point Mizzou was up 24-3 and the game was all but over, so the immediate hope is that Eli Drinkwitz and Co. were just being careful.

Nurse's union blasts changes by new hospital owners

Unionized nurses at Holy Family Hospital’s campuses in Haverhill and Methuen are accusing the new owners of violating the terms of their contracts by making “unilateral” changes to their health

DOC, lawmakers plan meeting on prison safety

Lawmakers say they’ve got the Department of Correction’s ear after 66 representatives and senators wrote to Gov. Maura Healey this week asking for immediate action to improve

Mass. General defers some procedures amid IV fluid shortage

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Wicked Haunt Fest opens in Boston

Boston's Wicked Haunt Fest is open on Stack Street in Charlestown. It features four haunted experiences, seasonal food, a beer garden, themed bars and family-friendly activities for the kids. It runs through November 3.

Could Luke Kornet become the Boston Celtics starting center?

Luke Kornet has been one of the more reliable back-up big men in the NBA over the past two seasons. Joe Mazzulla has consistently trusted the veteran 7-footer, both when coming off the bench or when stepping into the starting lineup.

The Boston Celtics' are ready for first home game since winning a championship

Boston will get their first look at the freshly revamped Sixers roster. Paul George was a major addition to the franchise last season, leading Sixers fans to believe their team has a chance of dethroning the Celtics in the coming months.

Massachusetts Sees 35% Surge in EBT Cards as Migrant Influx Sparks Debate Over Welfare Sustainability

The state of Massachusetts has witnessed a significant increase in the number of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, soaring by 35 percent from June 2023

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Big Lots is closing two more locations in Massachusetts. Here's where

Massachusetts is losing two more of its Big Lots locations. Big Lots, one of America's largest home discount retailers, announced in August plans to close over 300 locations, following an announcement before that they planned to close 30 to 40 stores. Now, another sweep of closures has been announced.

Is Paul George playing tonight vs Boston Celtics? Exploring 9-time All-Star's status for preseason game (Oct. 12)

Paul George will get an opportunity to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday in a game between two Eastern Conference powerhouses.

Long marathon lineup a sign of resurgence in running, from Victoria to Boston

Registration for this weekend’s Royal Victoria Marathon races was up more than 35 per cent from last year, with 12,315 participants signed up as of Friday.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day isn’t a statewide holiday. Here’s why.

Under state law, it’s Columbus Day in honor of Christopher Columbus, a figure beloved among some Italian-Americans for leading expeditions that put the “New World” on Europe’s radar. But in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and a couple of dozen other municipalities, it’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The coolest Indigenous Peoples’ Day events in Boston and Cambridge

The Globe has compiled a list of events around Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods taking place over the holiday.

Massachusetts ballot Question 5: An ‘existential threat’ to restaurants or a boon to workers?

Scores of Massachusetts restaurateurs and service workers are continuing to raise concerns around Question 5, while others in the industry say the measure is long overdue and guarantees they make

No Reported Injuries in Boat Fire at Newton Yacht Club

A docked boat caught fire at the Newton Yacht Club on Thursday near a Boston College crew practice. No one was injured in the blaze.

Weekend Interview: The Fallon Co. President Brian Awe On Bringing Downtown Back In Boston And Beyond

The Fallon Co.'s Brian Awe is intent on remaking American cities by studying their individual dynamics and making them work for residents and business.

Hingham Savings Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS (NASDAQ: HIFS), Hingham, Massachusetts announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Earnings Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was $5,846,

Uganda's Balagadde builds cargo business in US

Mr Balagadde studied Computer Science at Manchester University, in North Manchester, Indiana, USA, which has been pivotal in operating the online business portal. He says Crane Cargo is not where it is exclusively by their efforts but with relationships they have built.

Hillary Clinton endorses raising minimum wage for tipped workers in Mass.

In throwing her support behind the "yes" camp of Question 5, Clinton framed the issue primarily as one of gender equality.

Mass. pharmacist gets up to 15 years in prison for meningitis outbreak deaths

Glenn Chin pleaded no contest in August to involuntary manslaughter for his role in the 11 Michigan deaths connected to the 2012 outbreak.

Miguel Rodriguez named executive director of Chesterwood

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Miguel Rodriguez as the new executive director of Chesterwood, the former summer home and studio of Daniel Chester French, effective Oct. 7.

Colb: Fresh waves of hate hit Jews in Oct. 7 aftermath

In the three months following Oct. 7, ADL tracked 5,204 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. – more than any entire year on record.

From Weymouth Youth Hockey to the Boston Bruins

Charlie Coyle of Weymouth has the honor of playing for his hometown team. Growing up in Weymouth, the 31-year-old was raised a Bruins fan. "I know what it's like being at games and sitting up in the nosebleeds watching Bruins vs Montreal."

These two Boston-area schools rank in top three universities in the world

Boston-area and New England schools have a respectable showing on the latest World University Rankings from Times Higher Education (THE). Cambridge’s own MIT and Harvard are in spots two and three, respectively, while Connecticut Ivy League icon Yale rounds out the top 10. Boston University even cracks the top 100 at spot No. 75.

Arrest Made in Connection to Roxbury Stabbing

The specific location of the stabbing incident was at the intersection of Kenilworth St. and Lambert Ave. Wurie faces charges including Assault & Battery with a Deadly Weapon causing serious bodily harm. He is also charged with Assault to Murder while Armed, as well as Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Boston Police Seek Assistance Locating Missing Roxbury Teen

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 16-year-old Collisa Edwards from Roxbury. The young girl was last seen Friday around noon at 1286 Hyde Park Avenue.