By Tiffany Williams - (Photo Credit: Banana Ball Championship League) WORCESTER, Mass. — Baseball's traveling spectacle is headed to two New England ballparks in 2027, bringing its two-hour games, unconventional rules and on-field entertainment to Worcester and Portland. But fans hoping to get inside will have to act months before the first pitch. Banana Ball … Continue reading Banana Ball Coming to Worcester and Portland in 2027 as Ticket Lottery Opens
Springfield Police Seize 11 Vehicles During Enforcement Operations; State Police Tow Seven More
By: Laura Soukkavong - Springfield — Springfield Police seized 11 vehicles during enforcement operations in Oct. 9, 10 and 12 targeting unlawful dirt bike, off-highway vehicle and motorcycle use. Massachusetts State Police towed at least seven additional vehicles while assisting on Oct. 9. The department said the operations address dangerous riding on city streets, including … Continue reading Springfield Police Seize 11 Vehicles During Enforcement Operations; State Police Tow Seven More
Everyday Style For Women: How to Dress Stylishly Without Following Every Trend
Fashion trends can make getting dressed feel like a race with no finish line. The moment you buy one popular item, another color, silhouette, shoe, bag, or aesthetic is already being declared the next thing everyone needs. Personal style moves differently. It develops over time and does not need to be replaced every season. You … Continue reading Everyday Style For Women: How to Dress Stylishly Without Following Every Trend
Everyday Essentials: How to Start Your Morning With More Focus
A focused morning does not require waking before sunrise, completing a workout, meditating for thirty minutes, and preparing an elaborate breakfast before the rest of the world is awake. For most people, a better morning begins with far simpler choices. The first goal is to reduce unnecessary decisions. Every small problem you solve the night … Continue reading Everyday Essentials: How to Start Your Morning With More Focus
Simplify Your Day: How to Reduce Daily Mental Overload
Mental overload does not always come from one major crisis. Sometimes it is the result of fifty small things competing for attention at the same time. You remember an email while making breakfast, think about a bill while driving, notice a household task during work, and worry about tomorrow while trying to finish today. Nothing … Continue reading Simplify Your Day: How to Reduce Daily Mental Overload
Purpose & Perspective: The Healing Power of Helping Others
There are times when life becomes so focused on our own problems that the world begins to feel smaller. Stress, disappointment, loneliness, grief, and uncertainty can pull our attention inward until nearly every thought revolves around what is going wrong. Helping someone else does not erase those problems. What it can do is remind us … Continue reading Purpose & Perspective: The Healing Power of Helping Others
SELF CARE TODAY: Start Your Day With One Simple Self-Care Habit
Self-care can become so complicated that people never actually begin. Morning routines online may include exercise, journaling, meditation, elaborate breakfasts, skincare, reading, planning, and a dozen other habits before the workday has even started. You do not need all of that. Start with one small thing you can realistically do for yourself most mornings. The … Continue reading SELF CARE TODAY: Start Your Day With One Simple Self-Care Habit
Daily Horoscope: Friday, October 16, 2026
Friday invites a closer look at how ordinary decisions shape the life you're building. The end of the workweek is a chance to honor effort while making room for a life beyond obligations. Sometimes growth arrives not as a dramatic turning point but as a more thoughtful response to a familiar situation. The day may … Continue reading Daily Horoscope: Friday, October 16, 2026
Mind Matters: Understanding the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety can feel similar. Both can bring racing thoughts, muscle tension, irritability, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, and the uncomfortable sense that your mind or body cannot fully relax. The words are often used interchangeably, but they do not always describe the same experience. Understanding the difference can make it easier to explain what … Continue reading Mind Matters: Understanding the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
Ryan Hanafin Faces Multiple Charges in Reading Homicide Case
By: Laura Soukkavong - Woburn - Ryan Hanafin, 22, faces multiple criminal charges, including murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, in connection with the death of his mother, Andrea Hanafin, who was found dead inside their Reading home on Oct. 8. Hanafin also faces 15 counts of improper storage of a large-capacity … Continue reading Ryan Hanafin Faces Multiple Charges in Reading Homicide Case
Lawrence Police and DEA Investigation Leads to Three Arrests and Seizure of Narcotics
By: Laura Soukkavong - Lawernce - On Tues., Oct. 13, the Lawrence Police Department's Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to conduct an undercover investigation into suspected drug activity in the Howard Street area. The operation resulted in the arrest of two men and one woman on narcotics-related charges. Suring … Continue reading Lawrence Police and DEA Investigation Leads to Three Arrests and Seizure of Narcotics
Dudley Police Assist in Arrest of Wanted Suspect; Seize Stolen Firearm and Suspected Drug Distribution Evidence
By: Laura Soukkavong - Dudley - On Tuesday, October 13, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Dudley Police Department assisted the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) and the United States Marshals Service in serving an arrest warrant at an apartment located at 2 West Street. The individual, Raheen Minton-Delgado, was wanted on two … Continue reading Dudley Police Assist in Arrest of Wanted Suspect; Seize Stolen Firearm and Suspected Drug Distribution Evidence
Daily Horoscope: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday invites a closer look at how ordinary decisions shape the life you're building. As the week continues, notice which commitments deserve renewed energy and which need healthier limits. Sometimes growth arrives not as a dramatic turning point but as a more thoughtful response to a familiar situation. The day may bring conversations, obligations and … Continue reading Daily Horoscope: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daily Horoscope: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday invites a closer look at how ordinary decisions shape the life you're building. Midweek offers an opportunity to adjust your direction without treating adjustment as failure. Sometimes growth arrives not as a dramatic turning point but as a more thoughtful response to a familiar situation. The day may bring conversations, obligations and small surprises … Continue reading Daily Horoscope: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
John Deaton’s Fight Beyond Poverty: A Marine’s Defense of Others and a Challenge to Washington
By Tiffany Williams - Long before John Deaton asked Massachusetts voters to send him to the United States Senate, his mother was trying to keep six children fed. Alice had a sixth-grade education, an absent partner and a family dependent on welfare and food stamps. In Deaton’s telling, the struggle was immediate and relentless, measured … Continue reading John Deaton’s Fight Beyond Poverty: A Marine’s Defense of Others and a Challenge to Washington
Mind Matters: Living With Social Anxiety When You Want Connection
Wanting friendship and connection while feeling anxious around people can create an exhausting push and pull. You may look forward to being included and still worry about what to say, how others see you or whether an interaction will go badly. Social anxiety is more than ordinary shyness for some people. Fear of judgment can … Continue reading Mind Matters: Living With Social Anxiety When You Want Connection
Cooking with Tiffany: Getting Your Ingredients Ready Before Cooking
By Tiffany Williams - A good meal often begins before the stove is turned on. Taking a few minutes to prepare ingredients can make cooking smoother, reduce forgotten steps and help you enjoy the process rather than rush through it. Start by reading the recipe from beginning to end. Check the cooking time, equipment and … Continue reading Cooking with Tiffany: Getting Your Ingredients Ready Before Cooking
Medical Minute: Why Your Medical History Matters
Your medical history tells a story that may help healthcare professionals understand what is happening with your health today. Past diagnoses, operations, allergies, medications and family health conditions can all influence decisions about testing and treatment. A complete history helps clinicians recognize patterns and avoid preventable problems. For example, an earlier reaction to a medication … Continue reading Medical Minute: Why Your Medical History Matters
Worcester Police Investigating Southbridge Street Shooting That Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
By: Laura Soukkavong - Worcester - One person has died and another critically injured following a shooting on Sunday morning, Oct. 11. According to the Worcester Police Department, officers responded to two ShotSpotter alters at approximately 2:06 a.m. in the area of 350 Southbridge Street. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. … Continue reading Worcester Police Investigating Southbridge Street Shooting That Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
Fall River Police Arrest Man Following Drug Seizure in Corky Row
By: Laura Soukkavong - Fall River - On Oct. 10, a Fall River man was arrested on multiple charges after police reportedly recovered suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and cash during a traffic stop in the Corky Row neighborhood. According to police, members of the Fall River Police Department's Community Action & Suppression Team (CAST) were … Continue reading Fall River Police Arrest Man Following Drug Seizure in Corky Row
Life Goals: Turning Big Dreams Into Manageable Steps
A big dream can be exciting until you begin thinking about everything it will take to achieve it. The distance between where you are and where you want to be may seem overwhelming. Turning the dream into manageable steps makes that distance easier to navigate. First, describe your goal in concrete terms. “I want a … Continue reading Life Goals: Turning Big Dreams Into Manageable Steps
Daily Dish: Simple Lemon Chicken
By Tiffany Williams - Simple lemon chicken brings bright flavor to an everyday dinner without requiring a long ingredient list. The combination of lemon, garlic and a lightly seasoned pan sauce works well with rice, roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables. For four servings, gather four boneless, skinless chicken breasts, two tablespoons of olive oil, three … Continue reading Daily Dish: Simple Lemon Chicken
Auburn Police Welcome Officer Nicholas Tessier From Spencer
By Tiffany Williams - Officer Nicholas Tessier has joined the Auburn Police Department, bringing just over five years of municipal law enforcement experience. The department officially welcomed him Tuesday morning, announcing his move from the Spencer Police Department. Tessier’s background also includes service with the Worcester State Campus Police Department before he began his municipal … Continue reading Auburn Police Welcome Officer Nicholas Tessier From Spencer
Headlines At Noon: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Bronx Girl Shot Twice Was an Innocent Bystander A 12-year-old girl was in serious condition after being shot in the chest and foot outside a Tratman Avenue home in the Bronx’s Westchester Square neighborhood Monday around 8:30 p.m., police said. Detectives described her as an innocent bystander; the FDNY said she was taken to a … Continue reading Headlines At Noon: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut is preparing an outreach effort to help HUSKY D recipients remain enrolled ahead of federal Medicaid rule changes scheduled for January 1, 2027. Governor Ned Lamont joined Stamford Hospital officials Monday to describe the state’s plans, according to his weekly update. HUSKY D provides health coverage to low-income adults ages … Continue reading Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Featuring Restaurants Seen on National Shows
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut launched a new tourism trail highlighting local restaurants and chefs featured on national food television programs. Governor Ned Lamont and state tourism officials introduced the TV-to-Table Trail Monday, according to his weekly update. The trail includes dozens of culinary destinations associated with shows such as Top Chef, Chopped, Beat Bobby … Continue reading Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Featuring Restaurants Seen on National Shows
Connecticut Expands Teacher Residency Initiative Across Public College System
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut’s Excellence in Teacher Residency Project is expanding across the state’s public higher education system. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities leaders announced the expansion Friday at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in New Haven. The multiyear initiative aims to strengthen teacher preparation and address workforce challenges. … Continue reading Connecticut Expands Teacher Residency Initiative Across Public College System
Connecticut Awards $10.6 Million to Expand In-District Special Education
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut awarded $10.6 million to 41 school districts to expand special education services within their own schools, according to Governor Ned Lamont’s weekly update. Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker highlighted the initiative during a Wednesday visit to Wheeler Elementary School in Plainville. The High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program aims … Continue reading Connecticut Awards $10.6 Million to Expand In-District Special Education
College Football Playoff Continues ESPN Talks on Possible 24-Team Expansion
By Tiffany Williams - The College Football Playoff is continuing discussions with ESPN over media rights connected to a possible expansion to 24 teams. The organization announced Saturday that its exclusive 30-day negotiating period ended Friday, October 9, but talks remain ongoing. The CFP described the dialogue during the negotiating window as constructive. It said … Continue reading College Football Playoff Continues ESPN Talks on Possible 24-Team Expansion
Canadian Man Gets 33 Months in Grandparent Scam That Targeted Older Americans
By Tiffany Williams - Paul Conneh, 39, of Moncton, New Brunswick, was sentenced October 6 to 33 months in federal prison for participating in a grandparent scam. A Vermont federal judge also ordered $256,000 in restitution. Conneh pleaded guilty in May to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies. Court records say he recruited people to … Continue reading Canadian Man Gets 33 Months in Grandparent Scam That Targeted Older Americans
Campbell and Monmouth Climb FCS Rankings as Stony Brook Gains Votes
By Tiffany Williams - Campbell and Monmouth moved up in the latest FCS national rankings Monday, while Stony Brook received votes in both major polls following its third consecutive victory. The Coastal Athletic Association announced the updated standings ahead of another weekend of conference play. Campbell, 5-1, rose to No. 16 in the Stats Perform … Continue reading Campbell and Monmouth Climb FCS Rankings as Stony Brook Gains Votes
Cage the Elephant to Play Halftime of Patriots’ Munich Game
By Tiffany Williams - Cage the Elephant will perform at halftime when the New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions in Munich on November 15, according to the NFL’s international entertainment announcement. The game is scheduled for FC Bayern Munich Arena as part of a nine-game international regular-season schedule. The league announced seven headline halftime … Continue reading Cage the Elephant to Play Halftime of Patriots’ Munich Game
Bronx Man Gets Six Years After 4.5 Kilograms of Cocaine Found in Vehicle
By Tiffany Williams - John Valentin, 49, of the Bronx, was sentenced October 8 to six years in prison for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. Federal prosecutors in Virginia announced the sentence Friday. Accomack County officers stopped Valentin March 28 for failing to maintain his lane. A drug detection dog alerted officers, who found … Continue reading Bronx Man Gets Six Years After 4.5 Kilograms of Cocaine Found in Vehicle
Boston’s Hub on Wheels Will Return in October 2027 With Car-Free Storrow Drive
By Tiffany Williams - (Photo Credit: Isabel Leon) Boston’s Hub on Wheels bike ride will return October 3, 2027, with a car-free Storrow Drive, routes through city neighborhoods and a festival on City Hall Plaza. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the revival Monday at the city’s Ride & Chill event in Franklin Park. Participants will choose … Continue reading Boston’s Hub on Wheels Will Return in October 2027 With Car-Free Storrow Drive
Boston Plans Five Free Link Bus Routes for Early 2027
By Tiffany Williams - Boston plans to launch five free community shuttle routes in early 2027, expanding transportation options in Mattapan, Roxbury, Allston-Brighton, Charlestown and the Lower Mystic, and the South Boston Waterfront. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the Link Bus initiative Friday, saying the publicly accessible services will connect neighborhoods with the MBTA and destinations … Continue reading Boston Plans Five Free Link Bus Routes for Early 2027
Boston EMS Welcomes 20 New EMTs and Recognizes 12 Promotions
By Tiffany Williams - (Photo Credit: Mike Mejia) Boston Emergency Medical Services welcomed 20 new EMTs and recognized 12 promotions during a Friday ceremony at Faneuil Hall. Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston EMS and the Boston Public Health Commission to celebrate graduates of the department’s recruit academy. The full-time, paid academy combines classroom instruction with … Continue reading Boston EMS Welcomes 20 New EMTs and Recognizes 12 Promotions
Bangor I-95 Bridge Work Will Bring Lane and Ramp Closures October 16–19
By Tiffany Williams - Drivers using Interstate 95 in Bangor should prepare for changing southbound lane and ramp closures October 16 through October 19 as crews move traffic onto a new bridge over Broadway. MaineDOT announced the work Friday as part of the ongoing bridge replacement project at Exit 185. The work includes shoulder reconstruction, … Continue reading Bangor I-95 Bridge Work Will Bring Lane and Ramp Closures October 16–19
Albany Man Pleads Guilty After Eight Cocaine Transactions
By Tiffany Williams - Kymere Thomas, 28, of Albany, pleaded guilty October 5 to distributing crack cocaine, federal prosecutors announced Friday. His sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2027. Authorities said Thomas sold more than 50 grams of cocaine and more than 580 grams of crack cocaine in eight transactions between March and August 2025. … Continue reading Albany Man Pleads Guilty After Eight Cocaine Transactions
Loaded Firearm Recovered, male arrested following vehicle crash investigation
By: Laura Soukkavong - Fall River - Oct. 2, 2026 - At approximately 10:15 p.m., Fall River Police responded to the 1300 block of Bay Street following reports that a vehicle had struck several parked cars. Upon arrival, officers learned from witnesses that the driver had allegedly left the scene on foot in the direction … Continue reading Loaded Firearm Recovered, male arrested following vehicle crash investigation
Nutrition Now: Building Eating Habits That Fit Your Real Life
Healthy eating advice often sounds as though everyone has the same budget, schedule, appetite and kitchen. Real life is more complicated. Eating habits are more likely to last when they fit the routines you already have rather than demanding an entirely new lifestyle. Begin by noticing when you eat, which meals leave you satisfied and … Continue reading Nutrition Now: Building Eating Habits That Fit Your Real Life
Worcester Police Deliver Donations to Abby’s House
By: Laura Soukkavong - Worcester - Worcester police officers recently helped support local residents by delivering a donation of children's holiday pajamas and women's shoes to Abby's House. The items were donated on behalf f Net of Compassions, helping provide clothing and seasonal essentials to individuals and families in need. Abby's House provides shelter, housing, … Continue reading Worcester Police Deliver Donations to Abby’s House
RESET & REFOCUS: Reset Your Mindset and Take Back Control Today
Some days feel as though the schedule is running you instead of the other way around. A fresh mindset does not require a perfect morning or a dramatic change. It begins with deciding what deserves your attention today and what can wait. Start by identifying the one responsibility that would make the biggest difference if … Continue reading RESET & REFOCUS: Reset Your Mindset and Take Back Control Today
Multiple Firearms and 3D-Printed Firearm Components Seized in Fall River Search
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Fall River Police Department Fall River - A search warrant executed at a Fall River apartment led to the seizure of multiple firearms, 3D-printed firearm parts, accessories, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. The operation took place earlier this morning at a residence in the 200 block of Middle Street. Fall … Continue reading Multiple Firearms and 3D-Printed Firearm Components Seized in Fall River Search
Jason Wilson Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges After Worcester Investigation
By Tiffany Williams - Jason Wilson, 46, was arrested in West Boylston following an investigation into alleged online exploitation involving a child in Worcester, police said. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant after allegations that Wilson had contacted the child inappropriately. Worcester’s Special Crimes and Cyber Crimes units worked with the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office … Continue reading Jason Wilson Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges After Worcester Investigation
Jimmy Ortega Richardson Identified as Dorchester Homicide Victim; Joseph Bailey Charged With Murder
By Tiffany Williams - Boston police identified Jimmy Ortega Richardson, 21, of Dorchester as the man killed in a September 30 shooting near 7 Whitfield Street. In an update released Monday, police said Joseph Bailey, 20, also of Dorchester, had been arraigned on a murder charge. Officers from District B-2 responded around 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, … Continue reading Jimmy Ortega Richardson Identified as Dorchester Homicide Victim; Joseph Bailey Charged With Murder