By Tiffany Williams - Georgia took command of the FWAA-NFF Super 16 poll. Utah reached a program high. Miami lost its place at the top, and Ohio State disappeared from the rankings. Week 10 delivered a substantial shakeup, with Notre Dame beating Miami, Oregon winning at Ohio State and Georgia overwhelming Ole Miss. In New … Continue reading College Football: Georgia Takes No. 1, Utah Makes Poll History and Campbell Claims Two CAA Awards
Sports Insider: Patriots Fall to Packers, Celtics and Bruins Win, Sarah Strong Scores 39 for UConn
By Tiffany Williams - New England took the biggest hit on the football field. Its basketball and hockey teams delivered a different result. The Patriots surrendered 45 points in a home loss to Green Bay on Sunday, while Paul George led the Celtics to a 20-point victory in Milwaukee and Jeremy Swayman helped the Bruins … Continue reading Sports Insider: Patriots Fall to Packers, Celtics and Bruins Win, Sarah Strong Scores 39 for UConn
53 Massachusetts Firefighters Graduate From State Fire Academy; Hopedale and Danvers Recruits Honored
By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Massachusetts Department of Fire Services STOW — Fifty-three firefighters from communities across Massachusetts graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this week, completing intensive training designed to prepare them for structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescues and other emergencies. State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced the graduations Friday, Nov. 6, … Continue reading 53 Massachusetts Firefighters Graduate From State Fire Academy; Hopedale and Danvers Recruits Honored
45 Attorneys General Demand Congress Pass Kids Online Safety Act After $17 Billion Meta Settlement
By: Laura Soukkavong HARTFORD, Conn. — Forty-five state and territorial attorneys general are pressing Congress to pass sweeping online safety legislation for children and teenagers, arguing that even a recently announced $17 billion settlement with Meta cannot establish protections across the entire technology industry. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined the attorneys general of Hawaii, … Continue reading 45 Attorneys General Demand Congress Pass Kids Online Safety Act After $17 Billion Meta Settlement
Daily Uplift: Appreciating What Is Already Here
It is natural to think about what comes next. We make plans, set goals, and imagine ways our lives might improve. Ambition can give us direction. But when our attention stays fixed on what is missing, we may overlook the value of what is already present. There is a difference between wanting more from life … Continue reading Daily Uplift: Appreciating What Is Already Here
13.3 Million Medical Records Exposed: Connecticut AG Announces Up to $10 Million Data Breach Settlement
By: Laura Soukkavong HARTFORD, Conn. — A medical data breach that exposed the private information of more than 13.3 million people nationwide, including nearly 108,000 Connecticut residents, has resulted in a settlement worth up to $10 million and mandatory security reforms, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced Friday. Tong joined the attorneys general of Michigan … Continue reading 13.3 Million Medical Records Exposed: Connecticut AG Announces Up to $10 Million Data Breach Settlement
Daily Horoscope: Monday, November 9, 2026
Today's outlook A fresh start does not require a dramatic change. Today favors thoughtful priorities, direct communication, and the willingness to begin with one manageable task. These horoscopes are offered for reflection and entertainment, not as predictions or professional advice. Aries Take initiative on a task that has been waiting, but give others time to … Continue reading Daily Horoscope: Monday, November 9, 2026
Alert Bank Teller Uncovers Alleged $35,000 Check Fraud Scheme in Somerset
By Tiffany Williams - A bank teller’s scrutiny of a $35,000 check led to three arrests and a criminal summons in Somerset after police say a woman tried to deposit a fraudulent check into an account opened just one day earlier. Somerset police responded to Citizens Bank at 815 Grand Army Highway on October 28 … Continue reading Alert Bank Teller Uncovers Alleged $35,000 Check Fraud Scheme in Somerset
Weather Desk: Mild Start, Sunny Veterans Day, Then Rain and Cold by Friday
By Tiffany Williams - Much of southern New England will get a mild start to the week and sunshine for Veterans Day before rain, stronger coastal winds and lower temperatures arrive late Thursday and Friday. Parts of northern New England and eastern New York could see snow mixed into the late-week precipitation. Wednesday’s forecast puts … Continue reading Weather Desk: Mild Start, Sunny Veterans Day, Then Rain and Cold by Friday
SELF CARE TODAY: The 5-Minute Reset That Actually Works
Five minutes will not solve every problem in your life. It will not erase a difficult workday, repair a relationship, eliminate financial pressure, or replace sleep you did not get. That is exactly why a five-minute reset can be useful. It makes a smaller promise: stop the momentum, notice what is happening, and choose how … Continue reading SELF CARE TODAY: The 5-Minute Reset That Actually Works
Modern Relationships: Defining Partnership for Yourselves
Partnership can look different from one relationship to another. Some couples share nearly every interest, while others maintain separate hobbies and friendships. Some divide responsibilities evenly by task, while others make arrangements around work schedules, health and individual strengths. Problems can arise when people assume there is only one correct way to be partners. Advice … Continue reading Modern Relationships: Defining Partnership for Yourselves
Mike Minogue’s Business Record Raises Questions That Massachusetts Voters Deserved Answered
By Tiffany Williams - Mike Minogue wanted Massachusetts voters to judge him by his record as a businessman. He campaigned on his experience running corporations, creating jobs, developing medical technology and leading organizations. But what happens when we examine that record beyond the success stories? What happens when we look at the federal investigations, shareholder … Continue reading Mike Minogue’s Business Record Raises Questions That Massachusetts Voters Deserved Answered
Worcester Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Oread Street Arrest
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Worcester Police Department Worcester - A Worcester woman faces drug distribution and trafficking charges after police say officers witnessed two drug sales on Oread Street Tuesday evening. Members of the Worcester Police Department's Neighborhood Response Team responded to the area around 749 p.m. on November 3. According to police, … Continue reading Worcester Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Oread Street Arrest
Three people Taken to Hospital After Dump Truck, SUVs Collide in Lancaster
By: Laura Soukkavong Lancaster - Three people were taken to hospitals following a crash involving a commercial dump truck and two SUVs on North Main Street late Wednesday morning. Lancaster Fire-EMS and Lancaster Police responded to the area of 1539 North Main Street at approximately 11:51 a.m. One patient was transported to UMASS University Campus … Continue reading Three people Taken to Hospital After Dump Truck, SUVs Collide in Lancaster
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Investigation, Major Seizures and Three Federal Arrests
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Enfield Police Department Enfield, C.T. - A traffic stop near Routes 5 and 190 grew into an extensive drug investigation that authorities say resulted in three federal arrests and the seizure of approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine. The investigation began June 5, 2025, when officers stopped a vehicle after … Continue reading Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Investigation, Major Seizures and Three Federal Arrests
Firefighters Stop Brush Fire From Spreading to Hollis Home and Garage
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Hollis, NH Fire Department Hollis, N.H. - Firefighters prevented a brush fire from spreading to a home and detached garage on Pepperell Road Tuesday evening. The Hollis Fire Department was dispatched around 6:46 p.m. after receiving a report of a structure fire. Crews arrived to find a brush burning … Continue reading Firefighters Stop Brush Fire From Spreading to Hollis Home and Garage
A Wicked Blue Night: Democrats Win Across New England and Capture Congress
By Tiffany Williams - Across New England on Tuesday night, Nov. 3, the closing chapter of a chaotic 2026 campaign delivered a wicked blue night. Democrats claimed major victories throughout the region, ousted Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine and helped secure a national shift in power that will reshape the final two years … Continue reading A Wicked Blue Night: Democrats Win Across New England and Capture Congress
Massachusetts Court Update: Child Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty, Firearms and OUI Cases Head to Court
By Tiffany Williams - Worcester District Court Devondric D. Law — Animal Cruelty, Dangerous Weapons and Criminal Threats Devondric D. Law faces five criminal charges following an alleged November 1 incident in Worcester. The charges include two felony counts of animal cruelty, felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, felony assault with a dangerous … Continue reading Massachusetts Court Update: Child Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty, Firearms and OUI Cases Head to Court
Sports Insider Daily: Bruins Win in a Shootout, Celtics Fall in Houston and UConn Wins Twice by a Combined 105 Points
By Tiffany Williams - Boston’s Bruins needed a shootout to beat Vegas 3–2 on Monday, November 2. The Celtics had a tougher night in Houston, where Jayson Tatum’s team-high 19 points left Boston well short in a 109–93 loss. In college basketball, UConn put two games well out of reach: The fourth-ranked men beat Gardner-Webb … Continue reading Sports Insider Daily: Bruins Win in a Shootout, Celtics Fall in Houston and UConn Wins Twice by a Combined 105 Points
Springfield Officer Suffers Serious Head Injury After Alleged Punch at Work Site
By Tiffany Williams - A Springfield police officer suffered a serious head injury Monday afternoon after a man allegedly punched him at a work site near Armory and Cleveland streets. The officer struck his head on the pavement and was taken to Baystate to be treated. His injury is not life-threatening. The incident began around … Continue reading Springfield Officer Suffers Serious Head Injury After Alleged Punch at Work Site
Morning Brief: Massachusetts Trooper Charged, Amazon Drops Westborough Drone Bid
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts State Police relieved a trooper of duty after his former girlfriend told Boston police she found him asleep in her bed early Sunday. In a separate case, a 59-year-old man was stabbed Monday night on a Green Line platform in Boston. In Westborough, lawmakers said Amazon withdrew its bid for … Continue reading Morning Brief: Massachusetts Trooper Charged, Amazon Drops Westborough Drone Bid
Decision 26: Massachusetts Voters Face Nine Ballot Questions as Senate Control Runs Through Maine and New Hampshire
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts voters will decide a record nine binding statewide ballot questions Tuesday, with the power to change what the public can learn about spending on Beacon Hill, where single-family homes can be built and whether recreational marijuana sales remain legal. Across the border, New Hampshire voters will choose a successor to … Continue reading Decision 26: Massachusetts Voters Face Nine Ballot Questions as Senate Control Runs Through Maine and New Hampshire
Gillette Stadium Drops Massachusetts High School Football Championships as MIAA Scrambles for New Venues Ahead of 2026 Playoffs
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts high school football teams are preparing for the biggest games of their seasons. But this year, the road to a state championship will not end at Gillette Stadium. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced Monday, November 2, that Gillette Stadium will no longer host the 2026 high school football state … Continue reading Gillette Stadium Drops Massachusetts High School Football Championships as MIAA Scrambles for New Venues Ahead of 2026 Playoffs
Life Goals: Setting Priorities When Everything Feels Important
When everything feels important, deciding what to do first can become its own source of stress. Work needs attention, family needs attention, bills need attention, health needs attention, and personal goals keep waiting for whatever time remains. The result can be a life spent reacting. You move from one urgent demand to another while the … Continue reading Life Goals: Setting Priorities When Everything Feels Important
Medical Minute: Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Exam Room
The final few minutes of a medical appointment can be some of the most important. That is often when the clinician explains the plan, orders testing, changes medication, or tells you what should happen next. It is also the point when many patients realize they are not completely sure what they just heard. Before leaving … Continue reading Medical Minute: Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Exam Room
CAA Football Coaches Break Down Week 9 Drama, Monmouth’s Winning Streak, Rhode Island’s Overtime Escape and UAlbany’s Ranked Victory
By Tiffany Williams - Coaches discuss defensive heroics, explosive rushing attacks, quarterback development, injuries and the growing pressure of November football during Monday's conference media call. The Coastal Athletic Association's football coaches returned to the microphone Monday with plenty to discuss following a weekend of dramatic finishes, defensive touchdowns and crucial conference victories. Monmouth extended … Continue reading CAA Football Coaches Break Down Week 9 Drama, Monmouth’s Winning Streak, Rhode Island’s Overtime Escape and UAlbany’s Ranked Victory
Moosup Resident Charged with Arson in July Fire on Prospect Street
By: Laura Soukkavong Plainfield, Conn. - A Moosup woman faces a first-degree arson charge and five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment in connection with a July fire at the Prospect Street address where she lived, according to Plainfield police. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious fire at 39 Prospect Street in Plainfield's Moosup … Continue reading Moosup Resident Charged with Arson in July Fire on Prospect Street
Four Arrested in Holyoke After Police Recover Two Guns in Sergeant Street Drug Investigation
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Holyoke Police Department Holyoke - Investigators arrested four people Thursday morning and recovered two firearms during a monthlong investigation into suspected drug sales near 164 Sergeant Street, Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan said. Detectives watching the building that morning reported seeing what they believed were drug sales involving Jaisiel … Continue reading Four Arrested in Holyoke After Police Recover Two Guns in Sergeant Street Drug Investigation
Tewsbury Man, 18, Faces Three Gun Charges After Search of Grasshopper Lane Home
By: Laura Soukkavong - Tewksbury - Police arrest Trenton Touch, 18, after officers found a revolver-style handgun and ammunition during a search of his Grasshopper Lane home on Monday, Oct. 26, according to Tewksbury Police Chief Ryan M. Columbus. Tewksbury officers and other law enforcement personnel served a search warrant at the home around 6 … Continue reading Tewsbury Man, 18, Faces Three Gun Charges After Search of Grasshopper Lane Home
Studs & Duds: Patriots Comeback, Red Sox Gold Glove History, NFL Collapses and College Football Upsets Define Wild Sports Weekend
By Tiffany Williams - Some athletes delivered performances that demanded attention. Others watched their teams collapse when victory appeared within reach. And some teams were simply outplayed from the opening minutes. Welcome to Studs & Duds, where impressive statistics do not automatically guarantee praise, winning does not excuse poor execution, and losing does not erase … Continue reading Studs & Duds: Patriots Comeback, Red Sox Gold Glove History, NFL Collapses and College Football Upsets Define Wild Sports Weekend
CAA Football Announces Week 9 Award Winners as Monmouth, UAlbany, North Carolina A&T, Sacred Heart and Towson Earn Honors
By Tiffany Williams - Elijah Jennings takes Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Tyrek Brown and Shawan Lewis share the conference's top defensive award. The Coastal Athletic Association announced its Week 9 football award winners Monday, November 2, recognizing five players whose performances helped their teams secure victories during Saturday's conference action. Monmouth sophomore … Continue reading CAA Football Announces Week 9 Award Winners as Monmouth, UAlbany, North Carolina A&T, Sacred Heart and Towson Earn Honors
One Person Dies in Three-Alarm Fire in Rockland
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Rockland Fire & Emergency Services Rockland - One adult died in a house fire on Centre Avenue early this morning, despite firefighters' efforts to reach a resident reported to be inside. Crews were called to the area at 3:37 a.m. after a report of soke. Rockland police soon confirmed … Continue reading One Person Dies in Three-Alarm Fire in Rockland
Studs & Duds: CAA Week 9 Delivers Heroes, Heartbreak and Fourth-Quarter Disasters
By Tiffany Williams - Some players rise when everything is falling apart. Others deliver spectacular performances only to watch their teams lose. And sometimes, the biggest disappointment isn't an individual player. It's an entire unit that cannot finish the job. Week 9 of Coastal Athletic Association football had all three. Sacred Heart erased an 18-point … Continue reading Studs & Duds: CAA Week 9 Delivers Heroes, Heartbreak and Fourth-Quarter Disasters
CAA Football Week 9: Sacred Heart Stuns Stony Brook With Nine Seconds Left, UAlbany Knocks Off Campbell and Rhode Island Survives Overtime Thriller
By Tiffany Williams - The Coastal Athletic Association football schedule delivered a dramatic Halloween Saturday, with a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, an overtime escape, a high-scoring showdown and a series of performances that could have major implications for the conference race. Sacred Heart produced the afternoon's most remarkable finish, scoring 19 unanswered fourth-quarter points to defeat … Continue reading CAA Football Week 9: Sacred Heart Stuns Stony Brook With Nine Seconds Left, UAlbany Knocks Off Campbell and Rhode Island Survives Overtime Thriller
Sports Insider Daily: Red Sox Make Gold Glove History, Patriots Stage Dramatic Comeback, Celtics Win as NFL and College Football Deliver Stunning Weekend
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Three Gold Gloves for the Boston Red Sox. A dramatic second-half comeback by the New England Patriots. Another road victory for the Boston Celtics. An overtime thriller for the Bruins. And across the country, a weekend of stunning NFL results, college football upsets and remarkable individual performances. The opening … Continue reading Sports Insider Daily: Red Sox Make Gold Glove History, Patriots Stage Dramatic Comeback, Celtics Win as NFL and College Football Deliver Stunning Weekend
Bourne Nursing Facility Resident Airlifted After Apparent Stab Wound
By: Laura Soukkavong - Bourne - A 76-year-old man was in critical condition Sunday after suffering an apparent stab wound at the Bourne nursing facility where he lives, according to police. Police officers and firefighters responded to the facility shortly before 8 a.am. on Nov. 1. The resident's injuries were life-threatening, and a medical helicopter … Continue reading Bourne Nursing Facility Resident Airlifted After Apparent Stab Wound
Raiders Rally Past Jets 38-33 in Wild MetLife Stadium Showdown as New York Squanders Explosive Offensive Performance
By Tiffany Williams - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets scored on their first six possessions. They controlled the first half, unleashed an explosive rushing attack and watched Geno Smith deliver one of the offense's most productive performances of the season. And somehow, they still lost. The Las Vegas Raiders erased a nine-point … Continue reading Raiders Rally Past Jets 38-33 in Wild MetLife Stadium Showdown as New York Squanders Explosive Offensive Performance
Steelers Crush Browns 27-6 as Jaylen Warren Runs Wild, Pittsburgh Defense Records Eight Sacks in AFC North Showdown
By Tiffany Williams - PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers did not need Aaron Rodgers to throw three touchdown passes. They did not need a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback. They did not even need their offense to play its best football. They needed a running game that could punish Cleveland, a defensive front that could terrorize Deshaun … Continue reading Steelers Crush Browns 27-6 as Jaylen Warren Runs Wild, Pittsburgh Defense Records Eight Sacks in AFC North Showdown
Fitness Focus: How to Start Exercising When You Have Been Inactive
Starting to exercise after a long period of inactivity can feel intimidating. You may remember what you used to be able to do, compare yourself with people who have been exercising for years, or assume that getting back into shape requires immediately committing to long workouts several days a week. It does not. The most … Continue reading Fitness Focus: How to Start Exercising When You Have Been Inactive
Lawrence Police Join Survivors and Families at Annual Break the Silence Walk
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Lawrence Police Department Lawrence - Lawrence police officers joined survivors of domestic violence, their families and local advocates for the annual Break the Silence Walk. The event gave neighbors a way to show their support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In a statement about the walk, the Lawrence Police … Continue reading Lawrence Police Join Survivors and Families at Annual Break the Silence Walk
Patriots Storm Back From 10-Point Deficit to Beat Dolphins 24-19 as Drake Maye Delivers Another Statement Performance
By Tiffany Williams - MIAMI — Down 10 points at halftime, battling relentless rain, a depleted receiving corps and a Miami Dolphins team determined to pull off an AFC East upset, the New England Patriots found themselves facing the kind of test that can expose a football team's weaknesses or reveal its character. On Sunday … Continue reading Patriots Storm Back From 10-Point Deficit to Beat Dolphins 24-19 as Drake Maye Delivers Another Statement Performance
Springfield Woman Dies After Oswego Street Apartment Fire
By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Springfield Fire & Emergency Services Springfield - A woman rescued from her fourth-floor apartment during a fire Friday morning died of her injuries over the weekend, fire and law enforcement officials said. An alarm brought Springfield firefighters to 75 Oswego Street shortly before 6 a.m. Inside the apartment, crews found … Continue reading Springfield Woman Dies After Oswego Street Apartment Fire
NEW INFORMATION: Worcester Police Confirm Patient Was Driving Stolen Ambulance in West Boylston Crash
By Tiffany Williams - A patient stole a Coastal ambulance from 100 Century Drive in Worcester on Sunday night and crashed it in neighboring West Boylston, a Worcester Police Department spokesperson confirmed to NewsTalk New England. The patient, who was driving, was taken to a nearby hospital under the most serious injury classification. Worcester police … Continue reading NEW INFORMATION: Worcester Police Confirm Patient Was Driving Stolen Ambulance in West Boylston Crash
Stolen Ambulance Crashes in West Boylston, Injuring Driver
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: DeJaune Jones The person who stole an ambulance was injured Sunday night when it struck a large construction container in a West Boylston industrial park. The crash happened after 10 p.m. on Century Drive near the Worcester city line. Massachusetts State Police reported serious injuries in the crash. It … Continue reading Stolen Ambulance Crashes in West Boylston, Injuring Driver
Worcester County Drive Delivers Hundreds of New Jackets to Local NonProfits
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Worcester County Sheriff's Department Several nonprofits in Southern Worcester County received hundreds of new winter jackets last week as the Worcester County Sheriff's Office and The Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff's Association made the final stops on their scheduled coat drive route. The two groups said they have delivered … Continue reading Worcester County Drive Delivers Hundreds of New Jackets to Local NonProfits