56 m. ago ‘We caught lightning in a bottle’: Braintree baseball is riding high into the Little League World Series

Braintree American will open its Little League World Series campaign against South Carolina on Thursday afternoon. The post ‘We caught lightning in a bottle’: Braintree baseball is riding high into the Little League World Series appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago White Stadium opponents unveil alternative plan they say is cheaper as Wu forges ahead

The opponents to Wu's plan for White Stadium say that a fully public alternative can be built with just $64.6 million. The post White Stadium opponents unveil alternative plan they say is cheaper as Wu forges ahead appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Drake Maye’s blindside could depend on a rare bet: Mike Vrabel’s trust in two rookie linemen

Only one team has started rookies at left tackle and left guard over the last 25 years. Will the Patriots be next? The post Drake Maye’s blindside could depend on a rare bet: Mike Vrabel’s trust in two rookie linemen appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago A dogged reporter takes on a mysterious cabal in 'The Diary of Lies'

Philip Miller's sinister thriller is set in a Great Britain that's lost its bearings. But even when she's terrified, fictional journalist Shona Sandison will always risk everything to get the story.

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3 h. ago The MBTA expanding ferry service with giant new ferry and a new stop. Here’s what to know.

The MBTA announced the addition of its new largest ferry and a stop in South Boston. The post The MBTA expanding ferry service with giant new ferry and a new stop. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago There’s still time for vacation at these New England destinations

Plus: Local spots on "Good Morning America," Saint Anthony’s Feast, and the Big E. The post There’s still time for vacation at these New England destinations appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Karen Read asks judge to toss part of O’Keefe family’s wrongful death suit

Read’s lawyers said she “vehemently denies” she is liable in John O’Keefe’s death, “as there was no collision.” The post Karen Read asks judge to toss part of O’Keefe family’s wrongful death suit appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Dustin May trying to ‘ride the highs’ after quality performance in Red Sox win vs. Astros

"I’ve had a lot of lows this year. So whenever I do have the good moments, I try to let my brain know that, 'Hey, you got it. It’s still in here, for sure.'" The post Dustin May trying to ‘ride the highs’ after quality performance in Red Sox win vs. Astros appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago International businesses are flooding Harvard Square storefronts

The recent openings of Miniso and Memory Shop reflect Gen Z's interest in Asian culture, one of the owners says. The post International businesses are flooding Harvard Square storefronts appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Virginia man’s body found in apparent Lake Winnipesaukee drowning

The body of Forrest Wells, 76, was recovered on Tuesday. The post Virginia man’s body found in apparent Lake Winnipesaukee drowning appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Last migrant hotel in New York City set to close as 'emergency shelter' program sunsets

The Row hotel in Times Square will end migrant housing operations as the Trump administration border policies reduce migrant arrivals to New York City.

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4 h. ago Legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz is bringing his iconic shots — and stories — to Boston

He climbed a mountain with The Eagles. Rode horseback with America. 'Rolled a fatty' with Neil Young. Now, Henry Diltz takes New England. The post Legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz is bringing his iconic shots — and stories — to Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Taylor Swift teases 'male sports fans' in podcast appearance

Taylor Swift teased "male sports fans" in a preview clip of her appearance on Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, "New Heights," which is set to air on Wednesday night.

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6 h. ago Why is Martha’s Vineyard going vegan? It’s all about tick bites.

Islanders’ diets are being upended by an onslaught of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-induced allergy to meat and dairy. The post Why is Martha’s Vineyard going vegan? It’s all about tick bites. appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Mets run out of celebratory fireworks during home run onslaught against Braves

The New York Mets' bats were on fire on Tuesday night in the team's 13-5 win over the Atlanta Braves, as Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's franchise record for home runs.

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8 h. ago Angels' Zach Neto snares Shohei Ohtani's liner to start incredible triple play

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit into a triple play on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels as the team fell 7-6 in extra innings.

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9 h. ago Enter to win two tickets to Big Al’s Block Party with Alex Cooper

Podcaster Alex Cooper is hosting a party and pregame on Lansdowne Street on Aug. 15 before the Red Sox game. The post Enter to win two tickets to Big Al’s Block Party with Alex Cooper appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago ‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed

‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed  The Guardian

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10 h. ago Flag Football: FAQs about the sport set to debut at Los Angeles 2028

Flag Football: FAQs about the sport set to debut at Los Angeles 2028  Olympics.com

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15 h. ago ‘I’m a dope’: 98.5’s Michael Felger says he was airlifted off Nantucket after bike accident

Felger was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital after a bike accident Saturday night, he said. The post ‘I’m a dope’: 98.5’s Michael Felger says he was airlifted off Nantucket after bike accident appeared first on Boston.com.

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