MBTA contends with delays amid record cold
Despite temperatures still near record lows throughout New England, Sunday morning’s power outages and MBTA’s delays were largely resolved by noon.The MBTA’s Red, Orange, and Green lines had been having moderate to severe delays due to mechanical problems and rails cracking under “arctic-like conditions,” said MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo. But by 2 p.m., none of the lines were reporting any delays. Advertisement “MBTA personnel worked very hard all night on preventative measures, but the cold..>> view originalColdest morning since Dwight David Eisenhower was President ...
The last time Bostonians awoke to a morning this cold, the year was 1957 and weather satellites didn't even exist yet. For that matter, Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite, wouldn't go into space until the fall of that year. In other words, it's been a very long time since we've seen this type of arctic blast. If you were skeptical about the warnings of the cold, perhaps the wind chill readings between 30 and 45 below zero earlier helped put it into perspective. On Sunday morni..>> view originalGuregian: Broncos squarely in Patriots' way
Maybe the Patriots don’t hate the Broncos the same way they’ve come to loathe the Colts, whose dime-dropping instigated the saga of Deflategate, which still has another courtroom chapter to go with the league trying to resuscitate its four-game ban of Tom Brady.The Broncos may not even be up there with the Ravens and Jets on the hate-meter for the Patriots and their fans.But when a team has a habit of beating the Pats, and then goes on to claim the big prize, it gets plenty of attention in the i..>> view originalDespite brutal cold temperatures, some refuse shelter
On Boston Common Saturday afternoon, as temperatures plunged toward zero, 15 volunteers from St. Agnes Parish in Arlington handed out food, outerwear, and hot chocolate to dozens of homeless people.“We just try to do the best we can to help those in need,” said David Moran, a coordinator for the church’s monthly donation program. “But these are the most important days, because we know if at least one person is looking for help, it’s worth it for us.” Advertisement By noon, about 60 men and ..>> view originalPolice looking for man last seen near a Boston bar
Police are looking for a man who went missing in Boston. Police say Zachary Marr, 22, of Harvard, was last seen Saturday at about 1:40 a.m. in the area of the Bell in Hand Tavern at 45 Union Street. Marr was wearing dark jeans, a blue sweatshirt and black sneakers.Marr was visiting Boston from Harvard, Mass. They said Marr did not return home and are asking anyone with information to contact Harvard police at 978-456-1212 or Boston police at 617-343-4571.>> view originalRecord low temperatures recorded in Boston, Worcester; so how ...
Temperatures overnight plummeted across Massachusetts breaking records in the Central and Eastern parts of the state. So, just how cold did it get? At 6:30 a.m. the National Weather Service reports Boston's temperature was minus 9 degrees, Providence was minus 9 and Worcester was recording a minus 16. That was low enough to break records for lowest temperature recorded on this date in those locations. But that's only half of it.The stiff winds from last night into this morning brought some inc..>> view originalAfter Scalia's death, battle begins over naming next justice
(EDS: SUBS for complete writethru; ADDS Landler to byline.). (With: OBIT-SCALIA, EDIT-SCALIA, SCALIA-OPINIONS, SCALIA-OBAMA, SCALIA-REPUBS, SCALIA-CLINTON). (News Analysis). RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — The death of Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday set off an immediate partisan battle over a vacancy that could reshape the Supreme Court for years to come, as President Barack Obama vowed to nominate a successor and Senate Republicans called on him to let the next president fill the seat. Within hour..>> view originalThomas falls short vs. Towns
TORONTO — Because of a formatting change in the Skills Challenge, Isaiah Thomas faced Minnesota’s Karl Anthony Towns out of the big men bracket in last night’s final duel.The Celtics guard lost when he was unable to hit a 3-pointer.“I should turn in my point guard card,” said Thomas, embarrassed by losing a match of skill to a 7-footer.Thomas ruled the little man bracket, shooting 2-for-3 from downtown, including his first shot in the second round to easily beat Portland’s C.J. McCollum. He smok..>> view originalCeltics getting plenty of respect from the Stars
TORONTO — Isaiah Thomas’ first time in an NBA All-Star locker room was filled with a swirling amount of talk, a generous portion directed toward the Celtics guard’s team.Third in the Eastern Conference and with big wins over the Cavaliers and Clippers just prior to the break, players wanted to talk about the Celtics.“Everyone likes to watch the Boston Celtics, and how hard we play,” Thomas said.As a number of All-Stars and coaches agreed this weekend, the Celtics now command the attention of the..>> view originalBone-chilling temperatures reported in Boston
UP. WHEN THE WIND BLOWS, AND IT IS BLOWING, IT IS INTENSE. BRUTAL. IT IS TOUGH. Reporter: THAT IS ONE WORD FOR IT. ANOTHER, DOWN RIGHT COLD. >> I WANTED TO SEE A MOVIE. THE NECESSARY AT THIS TIME GET BACK TO MY CAR -- WITH THE NECESSARY TO GET BACK TO MY C . REPORTER: HE WAS CAUGHT UP WITH HOW QUICKLY IT WENT FROM COLD UNBEARABLE. >> MY GIRLFRIEND GETS THE BENEFIT OF ME WAITIN WAITING IN THE THEATER FOR ME TO PULL OUT. >> WE DIDN'T FIND A LOT OF BUT STORY. IT SO COLD OUT, WATCH WHAT HAPPENS TO ..>> view original
Sunday, February 14, 2016
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