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Old quarterbacks can still learn new tricks | Inside the Pocket
Wearing a jersey adorned with a golden “C,” the newly named captain and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota showed once again why he’s the answer to the Washington Commanders’ problems.
Women’s soccer falls to Army in heartbreaking Patriot League final rematch
The Boston University women’s soccer team failed to extend their three-game win streak on Wednesday evening, falling 2-0 to Army West Point at Nickerson Field.
The Ostrich Effect: Stop burying your head in the sand | Psych You Thought
I am willing to bet that as you are reading this, you either have an assignment waiting in your to-do list, a text from your boss asking you to come in early today or some other unresolved situation just waiting for you to address it. Well, thankfully you are not the only one who…
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Brazilians on-Island head to polls this Sunday for presidential election
Logo of the Consulate General of Brazil in Boston. Brazil’s presidential election is this Sunday, Oct. 4, and Brazilian voters on Martha’s Vineyard can cast their ballots at polling locations in Framingham and Malden. Voters are asked to check their polling location through…
Massachusetts man has daughter and family in mind after winning $400,000 State Lottery prize
A Massachusetts man is thinking of others, and a little bit for himself, after hitting big money recently playing a State Lottery game. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Robert Cheetham of Plymouth is the winner of a $416,405 prize on a $2 bet while playing “Timber…
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Republican John Deaton urges voters to look past his party at the polls
Deaton is challenging Sen. Ed Markey for the U.S. Senate after losing decisively to Elizabeth Warren in 2024. He says he’ll put Massachusetts residents ahead of party politics.
Letter to the editor: How I’m voting on the Nov. 3 ballot questions
Jay Kaufman, a former state rep and member of the bipartisan Coalition to Reform Our Legislature shares his perspectives.
Red Sox playoffs dreams crushed as Yankees sweep Wild Card Series
The Yankees rolled to a 9-2 win over the Red Sox Wednesday night that completed a two-game sweep.
Here are what the light colors stand for on the Charles Braga Bridge
BOSTON, FALL RIVER – On social media, folks often ask why the Charles Braga Bridge is lit a certain color. The Commonwealth has compiled a list that gets updated that answers that very question. 2026 Remaining Lighting Events October October 1: Breast Cancer Awareness Month –…
BU Chi Phi releases statement addressing Cornell chapter’s rape allegations
This story contains mentions of sexual assault. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) Boston University’s Tau Zeta chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity released a statement Tuesday…