Personnel

Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht is leaving the organization to take a role with the Cardinals, league sources said Wednesday. It is unknown what Licht's official job title will be with Arizona, but SiriusXM contributor Adam Caplan reported that T.J. McCreight, who has served as the Cardinals' director of pro personnel, is expected to join the Colts. Licht did spend the 2008 season with the Cardinals as a personnel executive, so he does have previous experience with the club.

Deputy sheriffs and rescue personnel in South Carolina have reunited a 4-year-old cocker spaniel with her family after she fell down a 30-foot well. The Anderson Independent-Mail reports ( http://bit.ly/JXbqMj) that the dog, Reese, wanted to see what her family members were doing as they worked to repair a home well. The dog jumped on top of the well Friday evening to see what was inside. With the well cover removed, the dog fell down the well and began paddling to stay afloat.

The mayor of Warwick has restricted travel to emergency vehicles. Mayor Scott Avedisian (aa-vuh-DEE-zhun) said Sunday that effective immediately, only emergency vehicles are allowed to travel on city streets. Keeping motorists off the roadways will allow emergency workers to more easily clear debris and reach flooded areas. High winds have downed trees and power lines. He said the efforts of public safety and public works crews have been hindered by residents headed to the shoreline to see the surf.

Britain's armed forces minister says approximately 10,500 army personnel will be deployed to help protect the London Olympics. Responding to a written parliamentary question about how many army members will be on duty, Nick Harvey said Wednesday that under current plans, about 1,700 army reservists and 8,800 regular army personnel will be deployed during the games, which run from July 27 to August 12. Britain previously had said that up...

Honduran President Porfirio Lobo says the United States is sending people to help Honduras battle the violent crime that led to the withdrawal of U.S. Peace Corps volunteers this week. Lobo says the Americans will work on analyzing the problems. Lobo told the HRN radio network Thursday that "soon there will be U.S. personnel here … and that will contribute to the tranquility of the Honduran people. " He did not say if the Americans would come from some government agency or a private company.

Deputy sheriffs and rescue personnel in South Carolina have reunited a 4-year-old cocker spaniel with her family after she fell down a 30-foot well. The Anderson Independent-Mail reports ( http://bit.ly/JXbqMj) that the dog, Reese, wanted to see what her family members were doing as they worked to repair a home well. The dog jumped on top of the well Friday evening to see what was inside. With the well cover removed, the dog fell down the well and began paddling to stay afloat.

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht got a second interview Thursday for the Chicago Bears' general manager's job. Licht is one of two finalists. Kansas City director of college scouting Phil Emery is the other and is expected to have his second interview Friday as the Bears look for a replacement for Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an 8-8 season. The Bears also interviewed San Diego Chargers director of player personnel Jimmy Raye, New York Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross, and current director of player personnel Tim Ruskell.

The Chicago Bears have interviewed New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht for their general manager job. The team said the interview took place Monday at its facility. The Bears are looking to replace the fired Jerry Angelo. Licht rejoined the Patriots' personnel department in 2009, after working there from 1999 to 2002. In between, he spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals. The Bears also plan to interview Kansas City director of college scouting Phil Emery, San Diego director of player personnel Jimmy Raye and New York Giants director of college...

SOUTH DEERFIELD - Yankee Holding Corp. and its subsidiary The Yankee Candle Co. said yesterday the company is slashing 330 jobs as part of a restructuring plan that includes closing its 28 Illuminations retail stores. Yankee is also discontinuing its Illuminations consumer direct business and closing one underperforming Yankee Candle retail store. The job cuts include about 310 store employees and field personnel in the Illuminations division, about 10 store employees at the closing Yankee Candle retail store, and about 12 corporate and administrative personnel at corporate...

Town officials are accepting applications to fill the position of deputy fire chief. The individual would report directly to the department's chief, and the position's list of responsibilities includes organizing and supervising personnel for firefighting, emergency medical services, and nonemergency responses, and performing inspections of personnel and equipment. Applicants must submit a cover letter and five copies of their resume by Oct. 28 at 10 a.m., addressed to the fire chief at Fire Department headquarters 28 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht is leaving the organization to take a role with the Cardinals, league sources said Wednesday. It is unknown what Licht's official job title will be with Arizona, but SiriusXM contributor Adam Caplan reported that T.J. McCreight, who has served as the Cardinals' director of pro personnel, is expected to join the Colts. Licht did spend the 2008 season with the Cardinals as a personnel executive, so he does have previous experience with the club.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, principal Charlie Jacobs, and president Cam Neely held a season-ending press conference at TD Garden on Thursday. "I felt, like everybody, we could have gotten through this [first-round] series," Neely said. "I don't think we played our best games at all in the games that we lost. Even in the games we won, I don't think we played our best hockey. That part is difficult to swallow. We all feel we should still be playing.

INDIANAPOLIS - Kyle Arrington was asked the question, then asked for a moment to consider his answer, claiming he's never thought of it before. Does the Patriots cornerback ever marvel at the rags-to-riches story of players such as himself and teammate Sterling Moore, guys who were undrafted, released by other clubs, then signed by New England, where each has made impact plays? The 25-year-old looked up and touched his beard. "You know what? That's one hell of a story, now that I think about it," he said.

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht got a second interview Thursday for the Chicago Bears' general manager's job. Licht is one of two finalists. Kansas City director of college scouting Phil Emery is the other and is expected to have his second interview Friday as the Bears look for a replacement for Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an 8-8 season. The Bears also interviewed San Diego Chargers director of player personnel Jimmy Raye, New York Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross, and current director of player personnel Tim...

Honduran President Porfirio Lobo says the United States is sending people to help Honduras battle the violent crime that led to the withdrawal of U.S. Peace Corps volunteers this week. Lobo says the Americans will work on analyzing the problems. Lobo told the HRN radio network Thursday that "soon there will be U.S. personnel here … and that will contribute to the tranquility of the Honduran people. " He did not say if the Americans would come from some government agency or a private company.

The Chicago Bears have interviewed New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht for their general manager job. The team said the interview took place Monday at its facility. The Bears are looking to replace the fired Jerry Angelo. Licht rejoined the Patriots' personnel department in 2009, after working there from 1999 to 2002. In between, he spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals. The Bears also plan to interview Kansas City director of college scouting Phil Emery, San Diego director of player personnel Jimmy Raye and New York Giants director of college...