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MBTA plans to lift ‘global’ speed restriction on Green Line on Saturday, other restrictions remain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

The MBTA has announced plans to lift a global speed restriction in place on the Green Line on Saturday, just over a week after the restriction went into effect last Thursday.  Though officials said they hope to lift the 25 mile per hour global Green Line restriction, other restrictions will remain in place on sections of tracks across all T lines, continuing to cause headaches for some riders.MBTA Interim General Manager Jeff Gonneville discussed the changes at a press conference Friday afternoon.The T previously announced system-wide speed restriction on the Orange, Red, Green and Blue lines last Thursday after a Department of Public Utilities safety inspection identified issues. The T lifted global restrictions on the Red, Blue and Orange lines on Friday of last week. It then lifted the global restriction for the Mattapan Trolley on Thursday of this week even as block restrictions linger in some spots.Asked about the speed of inspections and repairs, Gonneville said...

Still mild Saturday before a chilly Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

7Weather – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A lot of green around the city as everyone took part in celebrating today. For good reason, it was nice out! Temperatures reached the upper 40s/50s despite a lot of clouds around. Those clouds could squeeze out a few sprinkles this evening through tonight. It’ll be light and few and far between. A few showers will move across the Cape tomorrow morning, but that’s about it.We’ll hold on to the clouds overnight and that’ll keep temperatures in the upper 30s/low 40s into tomorrow morning. That’ll be a good launching pad to get us into the 50s again tomorrow. We’ll see sunshine blended with some clouds and the wind won’t be too strong. This is your day to get outside! Sunday things change… That’s because a cold front, associated with area of low pressure bringing us sprinkles tonight, will work across the region Saturday morning. The cooler air won’t work in until Sunday. The morn...

Danvers Police Department employee on leave amid investigation into management of drug drop-off box

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

At least one employee at the Danvers Police Department is on leave this week as an investigation into the management of a drug drop-off box at the police department’s headquarters moves forward. The box, resembling a mailbox, sits inside the police department facility. Individuals can insert unused, unwanted, expired or recalled medication into the box. The medication is then supposed to be safely disposed of.  This week, though, Town Manager Steve Bartha said one police employee was placed on paid leave after allegations were made about “the management of the department’s drug take back box.” “The Town takes these allegations very seriously,” Bartha said in a statement. “We also want to be sensitive to the fact that these allegations, at this point, are simply that: allegations,” the statement continued.Drug drop boxes are not only found at police departments. Some pharmacies also have them. The owner of Cure-Aid Pharmacy in Lawrence explained s...

‘Full River Red’ overflows with comedy, drama & intrigue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

MOVIE REVIEW“Full River Red”Rated tk. In Mandarin with subtitles. At AMC Boston Common and suburban theatersGrade: BYimou Zhang, the great Fifth Generation Chinese auteur and director of “Raise the Red Lantern” (1991), “Hero” (2002), “House of Flying Daggers” (2004), “A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop” (2009) and the Matt Damon-starring (also with Pedro Pascal) “The Great Wall” (2016), sets his sights on the Song Dynasty and a patriotic poem attributed to the real-life Chinese hero General Yue Fei.In “Full River Red,” a film that has made a fortune in its homeland, Zhang brings a piece of Chinese history to life in the form of a sometimes comedic drama, featuring enough court intrigue to choke a dragon.Set almost entirely within the walls of a large brick and mortar collection of large stone buildings and homes separated by cobblestone walkways and courtyards, the film plays out like a medieval game of Chinese chess. Set in the 12th century, the story starts with traditional-sounding...

Patriots’ free agent All-Pro punter visiting with Dolphins; Miami still looking for another linebacker?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

The Miami Dolphins are bringing in New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey for a visit, according to a report from ESPN.Bailey had an All-Pro and Pro Bowl season in 2020 and is considered among the league’s best. Miami could be moving on from veteran punter Thomas Morstead, who is a free agent after punting for the Dolphins in 2022.Bailey has a 45.9 yards-per-punt average in his career with 45.9 percent of his boots landing inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.He signed a four-year contract for $13.5 million with the Patriots last offseason, but while on injured reserve, he was placed on the suspended list late last season, voiding his guarantees. Bailey’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, filed a grievance contesting the suspension.“While Jake Bailey was on IR, he never missed a single treatment, meeting or practice,” Hendrickson said in a statement released at the time. “He was hoping to come off IR to play last weekend, but Jake was informed he was being ...

Bruins notebook: Red-hot Wild will be a tough road test

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

The Bruins stopped the bleeding on Thursday with a win in Winnipeg. We’ll find out on Saturday if they’re fully stitched up with the victory or if it only served as a temporary Band Aid.The B’s will face the hottest team in the NHL for an upper Midwest matinee at the Xcel Energy Centre when they face the Minnesota Wild, who are riding a 14-game point streak (11-0-3). A win on Saturday could put the Wild in first place in the Central Division as Minny trails the Dallas Stars by just one point.An identical performance to the one they gave to beat the Jets on Thursday probably won’t get it done against the Wild.That’s not to say the B’s didn’t do some good things in their 3-0 victory over the Jets. They were committed to doing the hard tasks it takes to win. They blocked 20 shots, seven by Charlie McAvoy, who saved a goal on one of them. Their league-leading penalty kill, which had allowed four goals in the previous three games, was back on the...

Patriots add special teams ace Chris Board

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

The Patriots have signed ex-Lions linebacker Chris Board, according to reports.The deal was for two years, with a maximum value of $6.7 million.While listed as a linebacker, Board is more known as being a core special teamer, one Patriots head coach Bill Belichick praised to the hilt last season.Prior to the Pats hosting Detroit in Week 5, Belichick said of the 27-year-old: “Board, that’s the best special teams player we’ll play against all year. He’s a great player.”Board, a part-time off-the-ball linebacker, recorded 21 tackles and a forced fumble last season largely on special teams. He started his career with a four-year stint in Baltimore, where he played from 2018-2021 and started two games.Board is projected to help a kicking game group that surrendered three kickoff return touchdowns in 2022. He also offers depth at a linebacker position that has Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai Raekwon McMillan and Mack Wilson on the roster.

Westbound SR-78 closure extended to Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — The closure of all westbound lanes on State Route 78 has been extended to Monday as crews continue to make emergency repairs.Westbound SR-78 lanes from College Boulevard to El Camino Real will be closed until at least Monday as Caltrans crews work to repair a sinkhole that formed due to heavy flooding, Caltrans said in a news release.On Thursday, Caltrans said the westbound closure was expected to last until Saturday, but the expected closure time has now been extended.Drivers will be detoured to the College Blvd./ Vista Way off-ramp, then go west on Vista Way and then to the SR-78 on-ramp at El Camino Real.The closure began Thursday, following a storm that brought significant rain to the region, causing heavy flooding in the area. Initially one westbound lane was closed, but it was later extended to all lanes for the impacted area. Bluff collapses in North County Crews are working to repair the metal pipe culvert that runs underneath the highway, which is coll...

Is California healthy again after rain? What to know about especially green landscapes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO – Driving around California, it’s hard not to notice just how lush and green vegetation has become after the overwhelming amount of rain the state has gotten.Some residents have taken to social media to express their bewilderment at the state’s vibrant landscape: “Growing up here I have never seen California this green in my life!” one resident said in a tweet.“The rain this year has been crazy. I have never seen California grass this healthy and green before,” another said.The series of storms this winter has eased nearly half of the state out of drought conditions, and for some, the especially green landscapes is the physical manifestation of that change.But experts say that the state's lands still have a long way to go to mend from years of drought: what residents are seeing after this particularly wet winter is considered fairly normal growth for the Golden State given the dynamics of the region’s climate.Photo of Palos Verdes, Calif. at sunset earlier this March. (Cou...

March Madness: How to watch San Diego State vs. Furman in NCAA Tournament

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego State University Men’s Basketball team will be leaving it all on the court Saturday as they look to advance to the Sweet 16 for the third time in team history.The Aztecs are headed to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Charleston College 63-57 on Thursday. The victory marks SDSU’s first win in the first round of the tournament since 2015. SDSU advances to 2nd round of NCAA Tournament Looking ahead, 5-seeded SDSU will faceoff against 13-seed Furman on Saturday. The South Carolina team beat out Virginia 68-67 in an a Cinderella-story upset Thursday, propelling them forward.Tip off is scheduled for 9:10 a.m. Pacific time. With the game taking place in Orlando, Florida, Aztecs fans ready to root on their team have a several different viewing options for the tournament game.Here's a breakdown on how to watch SDSU vs. Furman on Saturday.Streaming options:-- Youtube TV and fuboTV have free trials available that fans can take ...