Arizona wildfire spreads, claims lives of multiple firefighters

An Arizona forestry official said at least 19 firefighters have died battling a fast-moving wildfire in central Arizona, prompting the evacuation of homes in several communities.Above, Dean Smith watched as the fire encroached on his home in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. An Arizona forestry official...

Bruins happy with six draft picks

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe StaffThe Bruins were satisfied with their six selections in the 2013 draft: three Europeans (Linus Arnesson, Peter Cehlarik, Anton Blidh), two New Englanders (Ryan Fitzgerald, Wiley Sherman), and Canadian Mitchell Dempsey.“I think we were able to stick to our policy of having Bruins-style players,” said Wayne Smith, director of amateur scouting. “People that are committed to winning and committed to the team game. I’m confident...

Bruins Daily - Bruins hope trade rumors motivate Seguin

The Bruins hope that the weekend's draft day trade rumors motivate Tyler Seguin next season. (Photo by Sharon Bradley, Bruins Daily).By Anthony Travalgia, Bruins Daily Heading into Sunday’s 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft the rumor mill was red-hot and Tyler Seguin’s name was floating around as numerous media outlets were reporting that the Bruins were shopping the 21-year old.It’s been an up-and-down start to Seguin’s NHL career as the...

Tropical pattern roles on relentlessly

You might have noticed humidity levels have increased Sunday as a flow of moist air moves up the coastline and brings back high levels of moisture to the region. This train of rain will create numerous showers and thunderstorms through New England Monday and Tuesday.For the start of the work week the axis of the moisture appears to be poised to set up over western New England and then run northeast through the lakes region of Maine. This area runs...

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli on Tyler Seguin: 'Got to become more of a professional'

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe StaffBruins GM Peter Chiarelli issued his most emphatic critique of Tyler Seguin since the forward entered the NHL.“He’s got to commit his mind and focus to the one task at hand,” Chiarelli said. “He’s got to become more of a professional. You know what? I can say that about a lot of 21-year-olds. I know he got criticized for playing on the periphery and all that stuff. He did. He’s got to commit to being a professional and...

Boston Meatball Takedown 2013

It was a meatball extravaganza at the first-ever Meatball Takedown at Somerville’s Center for the Arts at the Armory.20 contestants brought both their tried-and-true meatball recipes and their craziest meatball concotions to duke it out for the people’s choice title. Cook’s Illustrated editors also picked winners for the most out of the box and most exotic.Pictured: Event creator Matt Timms juggled meatballs from nearly every contestant. It was a...

Photos - A nationwide effort

The One Run Boston, a non-stop running relay from Los Angeles to Boston, covered more than 3,000 miles and raised funds for The One Fund Boston to assist victims and families affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon.Pictured: Andrew Leibenguth, Tamaqua, Pa., center, turns to ask Kathy Biscoe, Frackville, Pa., if she wants to hold the One Run Boston baton, as runners (from back left) Eric Becker, Shenandoah, Pa., Karen Graeff, Newtown,...