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In the end, Patriots still wound up with coal in their stocking

Saturday was yet another crazy day in this New England Patriots season that is unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. The Patriots went from having coal in their stocking, to a Christmas miracle, to coal in their stocking once again. A roller coaster of a sleigh ride to nowhere. As ...

Patriots go into final three games at a clear disadvantage

The New England Patriots have three games left that, in total, will determine their playoff fate, at one time or another over the next three weeks. The problem is, do they have the better quarterback in any of them? Really doesn't look that way. They start out this Saturday hosting ...

Patriots’ past (McDaniels) may end up shaping their future

The Josh McDaniels departure for Las Vegas hasn't worked out to well for anyone, has it? The Raiders are a mess, not able to close out games with a defense that falls asleep in the final five minutes of game, and their expected prolific offense hasn't produced despite the off-season ...

Passing of Monsen simply heartbreaking

This one was tough. The area has lost its share of sports figures over the years, but many had long careers coaching, or were part of Nashua or area lore. But to lose current coaches is devastating. Two years ago, though, Milford’s Dan Murray, ever likeable and a fabulous coach, passed ...

The loss of Monsen a sharp blow that will endlessly linger

This one was tough. The area has lost its share of sports figures over the years, but many had long careers coaching, or were part of Nashua or area lore. But to lose current coaches is devastaing. Two years ago, though, Milford's Dan Murray, ever likeable and a fabulous coach, passed during ...

Time Travel for the Week of Dec. 18

Dec. 17, 1962 – “Nashua High dropped a 47-23 basketball decision to Beverly, Mass., Saturday night, but not until it forced the defending Essex County champs down to the wire in the wrap-up of the Gloucester Festival. “The loss gave the Purple a split in the four-team round-robin ...