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13+ min ago (810+ words) It's December, which means that once again it's time to start listening to music that gets me in the jingle mood. I mean, I have to make it through finals somehow. If you're wondering what to listen to this holiday season, here are some of my go-tos around this festive time of year. "Underneath the Tree" by Kelly Clarkson I can't imagine not liking this song " it's fun, it's poppy and it lifts the mood in any room decked out in twinkling lights and hung-up stockings. It's the ideal song to obsess over for one month a year." Even if you don't know the title, I'm 95% sure you'd know the song if you played it " it's quite recognizable. "The Chanukah Song" by Adam Sandler My mom has been playing this song in the car around the holidays since before I…...

17+ min ago (1132+ words) I've been running this column for almost two years now, which means many of you probably assume I'm some kind of dating expert. But here's the truth: Having my heart broken a few times doesn't make me any more qualified on the topic of dating than the strangers I pass on Commonwealth Ave. What does set me apart, though " and what gives me this odd "third eye" for navigating love " isn't the number of relationships I've had. But the way love has shaped me, strengthened me and at times, shattered me. And that's why I chose the title for this piece. Because somewhere along the way, I realized that so many of us are constantly searching for the "next" love "the next partner, the next spark or the next distraction. We chase newness, thinking it will fill the ache from…...

20+ min ago (837+ words) When someone asks where I got an item that I'm wearing, more often than not, my answer is "I thrifted it." Thrifting has boomed in popularity over the last few years " and for good reason. Secondhand shopping tends to be cheaper and is more sustainable than fast fashion. Plus, it's so much more fun to craft a wardrobe all on your own when you don't even know what you may find. However, I still have friends who don't know where to start when it comes to thrifting. True, there are tons of guides online to get started with thrifting, but few are dedicated to procuring authentic vintage items. So, I thought it was high time I shared my personal guide to finding true vintage pieces at your local thrift store. Be a realistic optimist It's highly unlikely you will find…...

21+ min ago (736+ words) Until a few years ago, "The Notebook" was one of my favorite films. I used to think it was one of the greatest love stories of all time " until I really thought about it. Sure, the confession in the rain scene is iconic, but are we really all collectively ignoring the fact that Allie was engaged to someone else? Looking across other movies and TV shows, this isn't an isolated case. So many stories rely on the same trope: Two main characters are "meant to be," therefore their infidelity is excused. In "The Notebook," Allie should've never gotten engaged to Lon if she hadn't moved on from Noah. Yes, it's just fiction, and yes, Lon may be "collateral damage" within the narrative " but good storytelling shouldn't require hurting a side character for the sake of creating drama. Oftentimes, it's not…...

33+ min ago (99+ words) A 3-year-old child died after being hit by a vehicle in Sandwich, Massachusetts on Sunday, officials said. First responders were called at 3:30 p.m. to the area of Service Road between Quaker Meeting House and Chase roads following 911 calls for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, responders found an injured 3-year-old who had been struck by a vehicle. The child was transported to a nearby hospital, where they later died. Police say the driver did remain on scene and the incident is under investigation. The child's name was not released....

46+ min ago (45+ words) Kristen Tracey, the widow of Waltham Police officer Paul Tracey, said The 100 Club has helped keep the memory of her husband alive for her and her family. Widow of killed Waltham Police officer says The 100 Club helped her keep memory of husband alive...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (59+ words) The Patriots kick off their post-bye stretch with a pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Our Nick Giovanni caught up with ESPN's Mike Reiss and 2-time Super Bowl champion Christian Fauria to discuss the key storylines coming out of the bye. What stands in Patriots way for top seed in AFC with four games left?...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (430+ words) Winchester Cathedral has revealed who will become the next Dean of Winchester. The announcement was made at 10am on Monday, December 8, in the Presbytery of the cathedral. The cathedral has confirmed that Reverend Canon Chris Palmer will become the next Dean of Winchester, one of the most senior positions in the Church of England. He is currently Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral. Ahead of taking up his new role on March 15, 2026, Reverend Canon Chris Palmer said: "I am really delighted to have been appointed as the next Dean of Winchester. "Having served as Canon Chancellor and then Canon Treasurer at Exeter over the last seven years, I have grown to love cathedral life, and I relish the many opportunities for encounter that cathedrals offer. "I trust that this has equipped me for this next ministry. "It's been wonderful to meet Bishop…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (28+ words) A two-week shutdown affecting every branch of the MBTA Green Line is underway. Green Line MBTA shutdown begins in Boston Green Line MBTA shutdown begins in Boston...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (999+ words) Clearing snow can be a difficult task, especially in some states where the cold is more intense and the snow season lasts for months. Snow, if not removed ... It's official'cities such as Springfield, Massachusetts, Newton, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, Massachusetts impose strict schedules for snow removal and avoid penalties of $100 It's official'cities such as Springfield, Massachusetts, Newton, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, Massachusetts impose strict schedules for snow removal and avoid penalties of $100 Clearing snow can be a difficult task, especially in some states where the cold is more intense and the snow season lasts for months. Snow, if not removed properly, can cause environmental problems, and Americans could face a $100 fine if they don't follow specific snow removal regulations. Some states, therefore, have municipal ordinances (laws) that require homeowners and businesses to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks and properties within…...