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Boston, MA - November 26 - Newton North celebrates their win against Brookline during a high school football game at Fenway Park. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Fourth-quarter comeback leads Newton North over Brookline at Fenway Park

A solid drive resulting in a touchdown, a blocked punt and a catch along the...
Boston, MA - November 25 - Wakefield ’s #50 Luciano Rossetti holds the trophy up as his team celebrates their win against Melrose during a high school football game at Fenway Park. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Wakefield takes down Melrose at Fenway Park, 20-9

Westin McNeilly finished 12-of-24 passing, registering a pair of touchdowns as Wakefield defeated Melrose for...
Boston, MA - November 20 - Techboston’s #11 Doodley Durandis attempts a bicycle kick during the Boston City League Boy's Soccer All Star game(Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Boston City League boys soccer all-stars combine for seven goals in showcase

Seven different players netted goals, five coming in the second half alone Thursday night as...
Natick’s Emila Sousa, Abby McCauley, Nicole Proia and Lydia Proia celebrate McCauley's goal against Belmont during the first half of a girls soccer semifinal game. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Natick dominates Belmont to clinch trip to Div. 1 final

Two first-half goals from sophomore Kerrington Sherriff started an onslaught that ended in a 5-0...
Mansfield, MA - Nov. 17 - Greater New Bedford’s #12 Brayden Vaz, #2 Ethan Moco and Anthony Ramos celebrate their second goal as Scituate’s Grady Fessenden looks off during the first half of a boys state semi-final soccer game. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Greater New Bedford beats Scituate to advance to Div. 3 Finals

Fourth-seeded Greater New Bedford Voke clinched a trip to the Div. 3 boy's soccer state...
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass as New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams moves in during the second half last Thursday at Gillette Stadium. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Best and worst: What we learned from Patriots’ 27-14 win over Jets

It wasn't always pretty, but the Patriots extended their win streak to eight games. Best,...
Derrick White of the Boston Celtics celebrates his 3-pointer during the first half at the TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Celtics’ season-best shooting paves way for rout of shorthanded Grizzlies

A season-best 3-point performance and big nights from their top three propelled the Celtics to...
Boston, MA - Nov. 11 - Lynn English Jr. ROTC members, Rayan Tasawar and Kyle Furlong take part in a drill performance at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Massachusetts State House. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Massachusetts honors military members in annual Veterans Day ceremony

"Today is a day of reverence," Gov. Maura Healey said to a crowd in the...
Boston, MA - Nov. 6 - Governor Maura Healey, Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Mayor Michelle Wu and Greater Boston Food Bank CEO Catherine D'Amato take part in the GBFB’s 20th Annual Chain of Giving. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Local leaders, volunteers join ‘Chain of Giving’ at Greater Boston Food Bank amid SNAP delay

As the holidays approach and SNAP delays continue, local leaders and volunteers joined in passing...
A tiny fish growing strong. (Photo courtesy of Boston Medical Center)

Little trick-or-treaters

Boston Medical Center’s tiniest trick-or-treaters are stealing the spotlight this Halloween! Babies in BMC’s Neonatal...
There was no shortage of smiles. (Stu Cahill/Boston Herald)

What a treat

Children from St. Theresa of Avila School in West Roxbury gave residents of Edelweiss Village...
Scituate, MA - Oct. 30 - Scituate’s #1 Chris DiMeo is lifted up by Owen Morley celebrating his touchdown against Hanover during a football game. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Scituate defeats Hanover in rainy Patriot League matchup

The Sailors forced five turnovers defensively as Scituate (7-1) claimed a share of the Patriot...
Winthrop, MA - Oct. 27 - Marblehead’s Erik Badzak heads the ball above Winthrop’s Seaghan Turner as Adam Loughlin looks on during a boys soccer game. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Winthrop and Marblehead play to Northeastern Conference tie

Winthrop’s senior soccer night and last home game ended in a tense 1-1 tie against...
BI’s Mamadi Yombouno holds aloft the City League Trophy as Boston International takes on East Boston in the Boston City League Soccer Championships. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) .

Boston International wins Boston City League boy’s soccer championship

For the second straight season, Boston International is back on top as the Boston City...
St Mark's CJ Farrell, right, can't stop Thayer Academy's Drew St Pierre, left, during the second half of Thayer Academy's 14-0 win. (CJ Gunther/Boston Herald)

Thayer wins defensive battle over previously unbeaten St. Mark’s, 14-0

A second-quarter interception returned for a touchdown and a lengthy fourth-quarter drive provided all the...
The LA girls celebrate the win by hoisting Maggie Klaas, the MVP, and only scorer, as Boston Latin takes on O’Bryant in the Boston City League Soccer girls Championships. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Latin Academy wins fourth consecutive Boston City League girls soccer title

It took a timely corner kick, but Latin Academy came away with its fourth straight...
Boston, MA - Oct. 23 - Ross Johnston (44) of the Anaheim Ducks and Tanner Jeannot (84) of the Boston Bruins fight during the second period at the TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Bruins losing streak stretches to six with 7-5 loss to Ducks

With the game on the line, the Bruins could not make the right decisions --...
Philadelphia 76ers Tyrese Maxey drives into a bloody Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) as the Celtics take on the 76’ers. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) .

Celtics crumble late, blow double-digit lead in season-opening loss to 76ers

A 13-point fourth-quarter lead against an undermanned Philadelphia 76ers squad wasn't enough to earn the...
Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers tears up as he is honored by the Bruins during the first period at the TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Brad Marchand, Panthers beat Bruins, 4-3, in a wild finish

Brad Marchand came out on top in his return to the Garden in a wild...
Quincy, MA - Oct. 20 - Duxbury’s #4 Maria Torres celebrates with Avery McCash during a girls volleyball game against Quincy. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Duxbury volleyball team remains unbeaten with Patriot League win over Quincy

Despite some strong pushback from hosting Quincy, Duxbury volleyball was able to claim a 3-0...
Rowers prepare for the 3 mile Head of the Charles race. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Let it flow: Photos from Head of the Charles

The Head of the Charles Regatta rows into full action Saturday, beginning at 7:45 a.m....
Dover-Sherborn goalkeeper Alexis Weiss runs into Ava Leoni and Medfield’s Sidney Heavey during a girls soccer game at Gillette Stadium. Medfield was a 5-0 winner. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Medfield shuts out Dover-Sherborn at Gillette Stadium, 5-0

Whether at home, on the road or at Gillette Stadium, the wins just keep coming...
Boston, MA - Oct. 13 - Joonas Korpisalo (70) of the Boston Bruins stretches out to block a shot from the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at the Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Bruins suffer first loss of season, 4-3, to Lightning

The Bruins pushed hard but they could complete the comeback from a three-goal deficit and...
Dover-Sherborn's Sophie Motley scores on Hopkinton’s Riley Curtin during a field hockey game Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Dover-Sherborn secures comeback victory over Hopkinton

HOPKINTON – Dover-Sherborn's field hockey team twice faced a deficit against signature foe Hopkinton in...
Boston, MA - Streamers fall as Garden brass, officials and mascots pose for a photo during the TD Garden 30th birthday celebration. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Medfield, MA - Sept. 19 - Medfield’s #22 Brady McCormack celebrates his touchdown with #13 Cian Blake and #75 Dani Chahine against Hopkinton at Medfield high school. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

McCormack, Sokolowski power Medfield to sizable victory over Hopkinton

MEDFIELD – What looked like a barnburner turned into a one-sided affair for a strong...
Boston, MA - Sept. 11 - Hundreds of volunteers pack a meal during 9/11 Day Boston at the TRACK at New Balance. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Over a thousand volunteers pack meals during 9/11 Day

1,300 volunteers gathered at the TRACK at New Balance to pack meals for the needy...
Waltham’s Wes O’Connor carries the ball during season-opening high school football action on Thursday night. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Waltham defense comes up big in 24-12 win at Belmont

BELMONT – Strong special teams and an effective run game helped steer Waltham to a...
Crowds pack the narrow streets of the North End to watch the Saint Anthony’s Feast procession. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)

Faith, charity, hope in North End

Even Tommy DeVito, "Tommy Cutlets," the newest Patriot, knew St. Anthony's Feast in the North...
Bobby Brown, left, and Ralph Tresvant, right, founding members of New Edition, look at city proclamations they received by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, declaring Saturday “New Edition Day” in Boston. A ceremony renaming a street in their name was held in Roxbury. The R&B group was formed over 45 years ago in Roxbury. (Mark Stockwell/Boston Herald)

Legendary Boston R&B group celebrated with ‘New Edition Way’ (Photos)

Saturday was "New Edition Day" in Boston in honor of the legendary R&B group founded...
A group of residents and business owners gathered where the city of Newton removed the Italian colors. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Massachusetts ‘LineGate’ erupts again, Newton blasts away cherished Italian lines

Newton “LineGate” has erupted again, with residents upping their calls for answers from the mayor...
Police Officer Joshua Bray walks across the stage with his daughter to receive his diploma during the Boston Police Department Academy graduation at Agganis Arena. (Libby O'Neill/Boston Herald)

BPD’s brave fraternity

The Boston police Recruit Class 65-25 is ready to hit the streets. Friday's graduating ceremony...
Marines showcase military vehicles and equipment, inviting attendees to climb in and explore as part of the static display unveiled during the Marine Week Boston opening ceremony. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)

Semper Fi: Marines take over Boston

It's Marines Week in the city and the troops are out in force through Sunday....
A surfer rides a wave at Ruggles Beach in Newport, R.I., caused by Hurricane Erin. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Monster waves from Erin

The surf is up, and up, and way up! Hurricane Erin won't make landfall, but...
Young reveler Paterson Barros, 4, left, dances in the arms of her father Javier Barros, right, during the Boston Society of Caribbean Culture and Heritage's Kiddie Carnival celebration Saturday.(Paul Connors/Boston Herald)

Kiddie Carnival in Harambee Park

It was dress-up time at the 3rd annual Boston Society of Caribbean Culture and Heritage...
Cole Benedict of New Bedford grills up turkey legs at the Marshfield Fair. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Marshfield fair is smoking!

You know summer is nearing the end when the Marshfield Fair opens up. It's a...
Boston fire graduate Marc Murphy is pinned by his father, retired Weymouth firefighter Edward Murphy as his uncle BFD Lt. Bill Murphy looks on. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Boston Fire’s second largest recruit class graduates: Photos

Boston Fire's second largest recruit class graduates: Photos
Maisie Jermyn, a counselor for the New England Outdoor Camp checks out the thousands of blooming sunflowers at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

A sunny day for the Sunflower Spectacular (Photos)

Through Aug. 17, the Massachusetts Horticulture Society will be hosting a Sunflower Spectacular.
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Tom Brady: ‘True heartbeat’ of Patriots as statue unveiled [Photo gallery]

Tom Brady was the "true heartbeat" of the Patriots dynasty, said team owner Robert Kraft,...
Foxboro, MA - Aug. 6 - New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Patriots joint practice defensive takeaways: Defense stops Commanders QB Jayden Daniels late

The Patriots defense got the better of Jayden Daniels late in today's joint practice with...
Trevor Story (10) of the Boston Red Sox celebrates Jarren Duran’s catch during the fourth inning of a MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Wilyer Abreu saves Red Sox with huge outfield assist in 8-5 win over Royals

Wilyer Abreu saved the day on Monday, cutting short a late Royals rally with a...
Riders in the Pan Mass Challenge to fight cancer make their way in a pack along Cherry Street in Wrentham on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)

Pan-Mass Challenge raises $54 million and counting for cancer research

Thousands put their pedals to the streets of Massachusetts this weekend to fund cancer research...
Boston, MA - Rahaf Aldalou,14, hugs her aunt Najaf Gatta as her cousin, Adam Al Khalil ,10, runs in for n embrace as she arrives at Logan as part of the largest evacuation of children from Gaza to the US (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Injured children from Gaza arrive in Boston for medical treatment

The non-profit HEAL Palestine facilitated the largest evacuation of children from Gaza to the US
Tight end Hunter Henry of the New England Patriots hauls in a pass during Tuesday's practice. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Patriots training camp Day 6 takeaways: Stefon Diggs grabs two touchdowns on down Drake Maye day

The Patriots held another physical practice today in almost 100-degree temperature. Here's everything that happened...
Revere, MA - Mary Ciampolillo soaks up the sun as she is rolled into the water during a day at Revere beach with assisted living residents. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Gallery: Assisted living residents enjoyed a day on Revere Beach

Residents from Cohen Florence Levine Estates enjoyed a dip in the water Tuesday with the...
Foxboro, MA - July 28 - New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Intensity ramps up in Patriots’ first padded practice of training camp

The Patriots went run-heavy with the defense dominating at times in the first padded practice...
Cheerleaders march Sunday in the Puerto Rican Festival Parade. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Celebrating Puerto Rican culture

A little rain Sunday couldn’t come close to dampening spirits at the parade capping off...
Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen, in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Photos of Gaza’s worsening food crisis

Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel’s blockade and military offensive following Hamas’...
Sand sculptor Slavian Borecki of Poland works on his creation during the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Sands of time

A true sign on summer, besides a good base sunburn, is the Revere Beach International...
Centenarians Alice Wallack, 102, left, and Kay Morocco, 105, right, blow out candles during a “high tea” celebration Thursday at the Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates in Peabody. Four other centenarians were honored as well. (Mark Stockwell/Boston Herald)

Centenarian Tea!

A birthday celebration honoring six remarkable women, ranging in age from 100 to 111, was...
Hull, MA - July 18 - A young sailor plows through the waters with his Opti sailboat during the Hull Yacht Club Junior Scorpion Bowl Regatta. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Sail away

It was the perfect breezy day to hit the harbor in Hull for a regatta...
FILE – Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Photos show Trump assassination attempt on the one year anniversary

By EVAN VUCCI and GENE J. PUSKAR BUTLER (AP) — This is a photo gallery...
A Caitlin Clark fan screams out during a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at the TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Caitlin Clark ‘Fever’ hits the Hub

Caitlin Clark-fever took over TD Garden for the Connecticut Suns vs. Indiana Fever game on...
Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez reacts after flying out during the fifth inning of Thursday's game in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Red Sox stymied by Blue Jays, magic number to make playoffs remains one

The Red Sox playoff celebration will have to wait at least another night after the...
JoJo Siwa greets shoppers at Mall of America for Black Friday deals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Bloomington, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher)

Photos capture enduring enthusiasm for Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season.
Kooper Keeland, 2, watches as his great-grandmother, high school cafeteria worker Shirley Mease, uses the kitchen at Reeds Spring High School to prepare 700 free Thanksgiving meals for community members Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Reeds Spring, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A cafeteria worker prepares a Thanksgiving meal to feed hundreds

All are welcome, no questions asked.
Bad Bunny performs during the 2025 Latin Grammys on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Photo highlights from the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in Las Vegas

Raphael warmed hearts by performing during the show.
People receive free meals from the World Central Kitchen as they provide food to federal employees and their families near the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza, during the federal government shutdown, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Photos of Americans turning to food pantries as shutdown drags on

Financial struggles are compounded by SNAP facing delays.
Seniors stand in line to vote at a polling place in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Photos of the first general election since Trump’s return

Millions of voters cast ballots Tuesday in U.S. state and local elections.
Cambridge's Henry Austin, 2, reaches for candy while trick-or-treating on Dudley Street. (Libby O'Neill/Boston Herald)

Little witches, pumpkins, Wednesday Addamses haunt Boston (photos)

The costumed trick-or-treaters weren't the only transformations to be found on Dudley Street on Halloween.
Allie Cook, Penguin Trainer at the New England Aquarium works in the penguin tank. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

A black-tie affair: Penguins at the New England Aquarium (photos)

The New England Aquarium in Boston has prioritized play and engagement in its so-called "retirement...
People attend a Halloween rave in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Photos: Halloween celebrated around the world

The U.S. Halloween tradition is celebrated around the world.
An aerial of a pumpkin patch in the shape of Casper the Friendly Ghost, a Cohasset Appalachia Service Project fundraiser at Wheelwright Park. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Pumpkins galore in Cohasset (Photos)

Get out your flannels and head to the pumpkin patch. It's Halloween season.
Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Satellite images show before and after of demolition of White House East Wing

President Donald Trump is moving forward with the construction of a new ballroom at the...
The Harvest Supermoon rises behind the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn skyline, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Photos of October’s supermoon: A stunning start to a trio of celestial events

The supermoon phenomenon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth.
Alex Noel of Abington, CT, watches as his pumpkin is lowered onto the scale during the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In at the Topsfield Fair. The entry later broke the fair record at 2,507 pounds. (Libby O'Neill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut man sets new pumpkin record at Topsfield Fair (Photos)

The pumpkin Alex Noel, of Abington, Connecticut, brought to the 41st All New England Giant...
Three cruise ships docked at Flynn Cruiseport at Boston’s Black Falcon Terminal Friday after being diverted from their itineraries due to Hurricane Humberto. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

Photo: Riding the storm out

With the Atlantic Ocean churning, why not pay a visit to Boston?
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