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Pencils down, strike begin: U of I Springfield professor union is going on strike
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (390+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Tenured and tenure-track faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield campus began a strike Friday morning after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with university officials. Discussions between the school and the University Professionals of Illinois, the union that…...
Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park "brings back all those memories" for fans
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (33+ words) The Boston Red Sox will play the San Diego Padres Friday afternoon in the home opener at Fenway Park. Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park "brings back all those memories" for fans...
One crew member rescued from downed F-15 in Iran, CBS News sources say
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (41+ words) One of the two crew members who were on an F-15 that was allegedly shot down by Iran has been rescued, according to CBS News sources. One crew member rescued from downed F-15 in Iran, CBS News sources say...
Wormtown reopens larger Worcester taproom following 10-month overhaul
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (307+ words) Wormtown Brewery reopened its Worcester taproom Friday with a new look and nearly doubled capacity, after shifting its production to Framingham. The newly-renovated space is 8,609 square feet, nearly double the size of the former 4,500-square-foot taproom. The site is capable…...
OP-ED: BU’s treatment of Professor Zelnick doesn’t square with the University’s commitment to justice and fair play
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (466+ words) When institutions fail to treat their employees in a forthright and just manner, they should not be surprised to find themselves in court. OP-ED: BU's treatment of Professor Zelnick doesn't square with the University's commitment to justice and fair play…...
Man living in New Bedford found guilty of child rape
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (377+ words) FALL RIVER " A man living in New Bedford originally from Honduras was found guilty of rape of a child on March 31 after a jury trial in Fall River Superior Court. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that 46-year-old…...
Wagner named executive director at Springfield Prep
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (281+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD " Springfield Prep Charter School has a new executive director, but she may look familiar to students and staff. After Springfield Prep's founder and former executive director, Bill Spirer, announced in…...
Boston Pays $12M To Settle Case Of Man Freed After Misconduct
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (201+ words) Documents obtained in connection with the settlement, as reported by The Boston Globe, indicate that Detective Sergeant Daniel Keeler paid at least one reluctant witness $100 the day before that person testified to a grand jury. The records also show that…...
'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman says he's "relatively alright" after fiery New Hampshire toll booth crash
6+ hour ago (296+ words) April 3, 2026 / 11:11 AM EDT / CBS Boston "Bob's Burgers" actor Eugene Mirman said in a social media post Friday that he's doing "relatively alright" after crashing his car into a New Hampshire toll booth'earlier this week. Mirman was seriously hurt when his…...
The MBTA: A Beginner’s Guide
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (1058+ words) Moving to a new city can be intimidating, and learning said city's public transportation system can be even more intimidating. Here in Boston, we're lucky to not only be able to walk to many areas, but to also have the…...