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3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (498+ words) LOWELL — A UMass Lowell professor who prepares students to pursue teaching careers has been recognized for her exemplary work with one of the University of Massachusetts system’s highest honors. Sumudu Lewis, a clinical professor in the university’s School of Education,…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1597+ words) Ever get that feeling a single meal can hit harder than a plane ticket and a passport stamp? In New Bedford, Massachusetts, that idea comes to life at a Portuguese restaurant that feels like a direct line to the Old…...

15+ hour, 56+ min ago   (97+ words) Boston optioned Burgos to Triple-A Worcester after Saturday's matchup with the Athletics, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. After being called up Friday, Burgos will head back to Worcester after two appearances with the big-league club. The 27-year-old pitched a…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1745+ words) Some drive-thrus just get you food. This one in Missouri gets you something closer to a ritual. In a world where fast food is usually about speed and forgetfulness, this roadside stop in Springfield flips the script by turning a…...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago   (176+ words) A fatal stabbing Friday afternoon in Springfield has led to an arrest, and police said the suspect’s vehicle may also be connected to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred the night before. Police said the stabbing happened around 2 p.m. Friday, Aug....

14+ hour, 3+ min ago   (83+ words) The readers choice awards for Springfield to vote for your favorite food, places and people that make Springfield and Clark County great. Best of Springfield 2026: It’s the final week to vote The Best of Springfield awards contest is brought…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (587+ words) Torchbearer Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Sutton and Merton, in London, July 23, 2012. Credit: AP/Joe Giddens LONDON — A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest Black professor ever at the University of…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (334+ words) The Department of Justice has closed its investigation into the city of Worcester after a federal investigation previously found the police department engaged in "outrageous government conduct," "excessive force," and "sexual misconduct" by officers, the city said Friday The DOJ…...

18+ hour, 44+ min ago   (217+ words) ANDOVER — A man was killed after being struck by a commuter rail train Friday. Around 4:24 p.m., the man entered the right-of-way near Andover Station on the Haverhill Line as a Massachusetts Bay... Man dies after being struck by commuter rail…...

22+ hour, 43+ min ago   (462+ words) Devil horns, painted faces and lace outfits transformed TD Garden into a dark, dystopian world July 21 for the fifth stop of Melanie Martinez’s international “HADES: THE SACRIFICE” tour. Thousands of fans donning Martinez’s merchandise wrapped around the Garden as they…...