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Hats fly onto the ice as Boston Bruins players congratulate teammate Brad Marchand (63) for scoring his third goal for a hat trick as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Brad Marchand gets natural hat trick in 3rd period; Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 3-1

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Children play at the YMCA of Greater Boston, which has opened its doors to homeless migrant families seeking a place to come in from the cold during the day, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Boston. Republican lawmakers in Massachusetts again blocked approval Friday, Dec. 1, of a spending bill that includes money for temporary shelter spaces for migrant homeless families, saying the measure should be brought up in a formal legislative session. (AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc)

Massachusetts GOP lawmakers block money for temporary shelters for migrant homeless families

By Steve LeBlanc - Associated Press

Haitian immigrant Rose Juliane, center, holds her daughter Rosie Sarah, as she speaks with Immigrant Family Services Institute Executive Director Geralde Gabeau, left, while waiting at the agency in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston for transportation to a shelter, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Massachusetts has begun awarding grants to local agencies to set up temporary housing sites for homeless families as officials grapple with finding newly arriving migrants places to stay after hitting a state-imposed limit of 7,500 families in the state’s emergency homeless shelter system. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Massachusetts is creating overnight shelter spots to help newly arriving migrant families

By Steve LeBlanc - Associated Press

Gaza supporters block rush-hour traffic on a major thoroughfare in Boston. Activists are demanding that Sen. Elizabeth Warren support an immediate ceasefire and use her influence to stop the Israeli government’s ongoing strikes. Video credit: WCVB via Associated Press.

Demonstrators calling for Gaza cease-fire block bridge in Boston

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Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74), second from right, celebrates with center Charlie Coyle (13), defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (12) and Hampus Lindholm (27) after scoring in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

DeBrusk, Coyle score in the shootout, leading the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs

By Brendan McGair - Associated Press

In this Sept. 16, 2023, photo, provided by Alexina Jones, people dressed as witches gather near a newly installed marker, in Pownal, Vt., that recognizes the survivor of Vermont's only recorded witch trial. Widow Krieger was said to have escaped drowning in the Hoosic River when tried as a witch in 1785, according to the Legends and Lore marker. (Alexina Jones via AP)

Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts

By Steve LeBlanc - Associated Press

Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court

By David Koenig - Associated Press

Rose Zhang of the United States hits from the seventh tee during the second round of the LPGA Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Boston TPC will be the site of a new $3.5 million event on the LPGA Tour in 2024

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This Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, file photo shows the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes) ** FILE **

Catholic group demands hate crimes probe over vandalism of 150-year-old crucifix

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Visitors pass Faneuil Hall, on April 5, 2022, in Boston. A Boston city councilor is expected to introduce a resolution Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, to hold a hearing on renaming Faneuil Hall, a popular tourist site that has ties to slavery. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Boston’s Faneuil Hall was named after a slave owner. City council calls for renaming the site

By Michael Casey - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic applauds on the bench during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Nuggets to face slew of challengers for NBA title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Matthew Phillips celebrates his overtime goal against the Boston Bruins during a preseason NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Boston. The Capitals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Capitals’ 5-foot-7, 140-pound Matthew Phillips tops the list of season-opening NHL roster surprises

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) follows his shot and scores after a save by Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the second period of Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey playoffs, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Boston. At right is Florida Panthers defenseman Marc Staal. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Boston Bruins hope to finish the job this season after record-setting run ended in a playoff flop

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

A member of law enforcement, right, investigates a scene where multiple people were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. Authorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot Wednesday in Holyoke following a fight on a downtown street was delivered at a hospital and died. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Police identify 2 suspects in shooting that claimed life of baby delivered after mother shot on bus

By Steve LeBlanc - Associated Press

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona looks on the field before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Former Boston Red Sox player Tim Wakefield looks on before the start of a baseball game between the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Boston. The Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling. The team issued a statement on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, after Schilling said on a podcast that Wakefield had brain cancer. The news led to an outpouring of support for Wakefield – and criticism of Schilling. Wakefield is 57. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File) **FILE**

Former Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at 57

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck throws to the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Houck leads Red Sox past AL East champion Orioles in finale

By Todd Karpovich - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman connects for a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Baltimore. Orioles' Austin Hays scored on the home run. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Orioles lower their magic number in AL East to 1 with win over the Nationals

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Kyle Bradish solid for AL-best Orioles, who beat Red Sox 11-2 to run win streak to 6 games

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jeffrey Springs, right, celebrates with catcher Mike Zunino (10) after the Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game Friday, July 30, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Casas homers and knocks in 4 as Red Sox beat Rays 7-3 to end 13-game skid at Tropicana Field

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press