Boston has a day off after playing for 16 straight days, and heads to the final 28 games with a slim chance of making the playoffs.
2023
White House asks Congress to pass short-term spending deal, boost food aid
The federal government will shut down on Oct. 1 unless lawmakers either extend current spending or fund programs through next year.
Jay father mourns son’s murder in Florida, hopes to bring changes to court system
Aiden Hutchins, 10, was supposed to start fifth-grade on Wednesday at Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says
He appeared to freeze up and remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference Wednesday, almost a month after a similar incident in Washington.
How the first Orthodox Jew in an MLB organization is making it work
Jacob Steinmetz, a third-round draft pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021, is getting support he needs while playing for low Class A Visalia Rawhide in California.
Texas high court allows law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect
Legal advocates who sued on behalf of the families and doctors, including the American Civil Liberties Union, called the law and the high court’s decision Thursday ‘cruel.’
Property valuation adjustment brings tax hikes for some Bath homeowners
Property taxes for some Bath homeowners increased 10% or higher after the city conducted a valuation adjustment due to the sky-high residential real estate market.
Patriots notebook: QB Matt Corral claimed off waivers, added to 53-man roster
Quarterback Matt Corral, a 2022 third-round pick of the Panthers, was released Wednesday and claimed by the Patriots on Thursday.
Football: Brunswick ends losing streak with victory in eight-man debut
Cam Beal and Trevor Gerrish led an aerial attack to help the Dragons roll past Gray-New Gloucester.
Finders keepers? Connecticut man arrested months after discovering $5,000 in a parking lot
Police in Trumbull, Connecticut say the bag full of money was clearly marked as belonging to the town’s tax department.