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Rivier hockey’s Bryda earns third Rookie of Week honors

NASHUA – Rivier women's ice hockey first-year Chloe Bryda earned her third Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Rookie of the Week honor and first Player of the Week recognition after helping the Raiders sweep King's College to open the New Year. In less than 24 hours, ...

Breaking down the condition of cryptogenic cirrhosis

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don't know what causes it. Where could this have come from, and what does this mean for her? -- A.T.G. ANSWER: "Cryptogenic" is from the Greek roots "krytpo-" (meaning hidden) and -genic (for "origin"), so ...

Black Monday claims Carroll, Stefanski among its victims

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after just one year, meaning they will enter their third consecutive season with a new coach in charge. Carroll expressed high hopes upon taking over, saying he was used to double-digit victories and expected the same ...

Keep flag hems fray-free

Dear Heloise: People spend their hard-earned money on outdoor flags only to have the hems fray in a short time from weather. If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ragged from the elements. I especially like to see the American flag flying fray-free ...

New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — New Haven’s police chief abruptly retired following allegations he stole money from a department account, Mayor Justin Elicker announced Monday. The Democrat said Chief Karl Jacobson admitted he took money from a city fund that compensates confidential informants ...