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4 things to know about Mitchell Robinson following center's three-year agreement with the Celtics
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (348+ words) By Cam Kerry, The Boston Globe This offseason, the Celtics needed to add a center, a position that became a glaring hole. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens wasted no time adding an interior presence, agreeing to a three-year,…...
5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (July 2, 2026)
3+ min ago (68+ words) One Post Office Square, Downtown Boston" 1619 Tremont St. , Mission Hill 289 Dorchester Street, South Boston Event details: Monday through Saturday, 10 a. m. -5 p. m. ; Sunday 12: 30 p. m. -5 p. m. , at the Old North Church's Clough House, right behind the main campus. Popup at Old North Church, 193 Salem St. , North…...
Dating back to 1776, the Potter Mansion survived 250 years. Its clock is still keeping time.
4+ min ago (956+ words) By Lindsay Crudele, The Boston Globe Nearly 250 years ago, John Potter, of the Central Massachetts town of North Brookfield, kept a journal. On one June afternoon, he wrote, "Nothing extriordinary [sic] happened." The next day, he recorded, "Nothing remarkable happened....
Mass. woman, 20, arrested after her Tesla hit 120 mph in Connecticut, police say
21+ min ago (168+ words) Boston. com A Massachusetts woman is facing reckless driving charges after allegedly driving at speeds up to 120 mph on I-395 in Connecticut. The driver, a 20-year-old woman from Framingham, was driving a Tesla north on I-395 in Montvale, Connecticut, when Sgt. Jason…...
Sewage overflow issue in Merrimack River is resolved, officials say, although some beaches are still closed
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (579+ words) The millions of gallons of untreated sewage that had been pouring into the Merrimack River since last Friday after a wastewater main failure in Haverhill have stopped flowing into the river, city officials announced Wednesday." Contractors successfully installed the first…...
As teen sports betting rises, Mass. rolls out a new classroom lesson
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (718+ words) A few years ago, Peter Hall's online gambling had progressively gotten worse." "I was starting to lose sleep," said Hall, the acting District Coordinator for Secondary Physical Education for the city of Springfield. "Not going to bed. Not being honorable…...
Jaylen Brown trade grades: Celtics get poor marks from multiple outlets for 'baffling' deal
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (961+ words) The Celtics shocked their fans and the collective basketball world on Wednesday, with Boston reportedly dealing franchise star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. " Even though Brown was seemingly…...
What led to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown? Recapping a drama-filled offseason
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (1893+ words) The Boston Celtics were seemingly operating with house money entering the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Not only had Jaylen Brown led an apparently retooling Celtics roster to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, but Boston looked poised to go on a…...
Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (78+ words) Boston. com Do you stay in the loop with the local news? Take our Boston. com news quiz to test your knowledge and stay informed on the latest trending stories in Greater Boston. Presented one day early for the Fourth…...
Charania: Jaylen Brown "never requested a trade" from Celtics
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (480+ words) Breaking: Celtics reportedly trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers The Boston Celtics" shocking decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers is looking more and more like the inevitable conclusion to an offseason rife with drama and trade rumors. But even though…...