There reportedly hasn’t been ‘much movement’ on a Kendrick Bourne trade; teams ‘torn’ on if Patriots will be sellers

Patriots The NFL trade deadline is on Oct. 31. Kendrick Bourne has been a common player speculated to be on the move ahead of the trade deadline. In the event that the 1-5 Patriots are sellers at the trade deadline later in October, many have speculated that Kendrick Bourne could be among the top players … [Read more…]

Maine mother and son run at the same college cross-country meets

College Sports “His whole team saw me [and] were like, ‘Is that your girlfriend,’ and he’s like, ‘No, it’s my mom.’” Maine mother and son Joy and Cyrus Evans. University of Southern Maine Athletics/Instagram Collegiate cross-country races don’t usually double as family reunions — that is, until Joy and Cyrus Evans began running. The Maine … [Read more…]

Portland seafood joint teases The Holy Donut for its prices. Here’s how the bakery responded.

Restaurants J’s Oyster called The Holy Donut expensive. The latter called the seafood restaurant “salty.” Both say it was all done in good fun. J’s Oyster made fun of The Holy Donut’s prices and line. The bakery clapped back with a fake collaboration called the “Salty Neighbor.” Courtesy of The Holy Donut The wisecracks between … [Read more…]

Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released

World News The two Americans, Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie, were out of the Gaza Strip and in the hands of the Israeli military, an army spokesman said. Judith Raanan, left, and her daughter Natalie, after Natalie’s recent high school graduation. Raanan Family via AP KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on … [Read more…]

Chug chug chug? Nah. Student desire for booze-free housing growing at local colleges.

The Boston Globe There is increasing interest in substance-free living at Boston-area colleges in recent years, including at Tufts University. Tufts student Nick Dahlen (middle) and fellow students attended a dedication reception in the new substance-free housing at Simpson House, where he is staying. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff By Hilary Burns, The Boston Globe updated on … [Read more…]

Your perfect fall weekend on the South Shore

New England Travel From colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. A family walks through a pumpkin patch with a wagon. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Those looking for weekend fun this fall season have plenty of options on the South Shore, from colorful fall hikes to pumpkin patches to historic lighthouses. Ahead, get ideas … [Read more…]

The Patriots have struggled in recent years against the Bills, and there’s no reason to believe that will change on Sunday

Patriots With 20 players on the injury report as of Thursday, the Patriots are neither healthy nor good as they try to end a three-game losing streak in which they’ve been outscored, 93-20. Stefon Diggs is one of the many reasons why the Bills have dominated the Patriots over the last few seasons. Barry Chin/Globe … [Read more…]