The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a
The risk of cancer spreading into the seminal vesicles can be spotted before a radical prostatectomy by looking at several warning signs. One major factor is the cancer’s size; tumors that are larger tend to reach nearby tissues more easily. When the tumor’s edge touches or goes beyond the prostate
Nebraska’s District 5, covering parts of southern Lincoln and rural Southeast Nebraska, will have a new board member this year. The current seat holder, Kirk Penner, has chosen not to run again, opening the field for fresh voices. The candidates bring diverse backgrounds. One contender is 59 years
Patrick Bernadeau, a sports writer who has lived in Port St. Lucie longer than anyone else on the Treasure Coast, returned home in 2024 after a seven‑year stint elsewhere. He left in 2017 to chase new opportunities across the country, but family ties pulled him back. His parents are aging, and he wa
Stefan Vaaks, a 6‑foot‑7 Estonian guard who surprised many as a freshman at Providence, has committed to play for Illinois, according to his agents. He arrived in the Big Ten as a top‑10 transfer on ESPN’s list, bringing a rare blend of height and ball‑handling. During his single season with t
The day starts early with tennis action as the Tennis Channel broadcasts opening rounds from Barcelona, Munich, Stuttgart and Rouen in both ATP and WTA categories. By mid‑morning, college baseball is back on the scene with a game between Houston and Seattle. At 6:30 p. m. , viewers can catch the Chi
A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings
Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi
April brings the first real gardening rush in New England. While most people focus on flowers, this month is actually prime time for getting edible plants into the ground. Early crops like peas and spinach don’t mind cool soil and can handle light frosts. Planting them now means fresh greens before
Delaware is about to get a sudden taste of summer with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees next week. While mid-April usually brings mild spring weather, the region is bracing for a sharp warm-up that could feel more like late May. Forecasters say this isn't typical for the season, raising ques
