National News The loose collection of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters apparently weighed more than 6,500 pounds. By Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post October 27, 2023 | 8:52 AM A Colorado welding company agreed in July to pay $23,500 to settle a lawsuit that a subcontractor had filed against it. And JMF Enterprises did pay – … [Read more…]
Politics While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks with reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Washington. … [Read more…]
World News The airstrikes have flattened entire neighborhoods, causing a level of death and destruction unseen in the last four wars between Israel and Hamas. Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. AP Photo/Mohammed Dahman By WAFAA SHURAFA and … [Read more…]
Local News Police are searching for U.S. Army Reservist Robert Card, 40, who is wanted in the shooting deaths of 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in nearby Lewiston. At least 13 others were wounded in the rampage. Law enforcement officials gather in the road leading to the Bowdoin, Maine home of … [Read more…]
Local News The general election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Boston City Council could have many fresh faces after the upcoming general election. Boston’s general municipal election is coming up on Nov. 7, and City Council is guaranteed to have a few new faces. Since the last time voters weighed in on City … [Read more…]
Politics Two candidates are running for District 7: Incumbent Tania Fernandes Anderson and Althea Garrison. Althea Garrison (left) and Tania Fernandes Anderson (right) (left photo credit) FayFoto Boston We surveyed Althea Garrison on her priorities and some of the most pressing issues facing the Boston City Council this election season, based on input from our … [Read more…]
Crime Josephine “Josie” Ragland, 28, is facing charges related to the death of Charlie, a 3-year-old French bulldog who allegedly died in her care. Charlie, a French Bulldog, allegedly died while in the care of trainer Josephine Ragland. Bart Hanson A Connecticut dog trainer has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of … [Read more…]
Politics “Humility is called for as accountability is sought by the victims of a tragedy such as this one.” Rep. Jared Golden is asking for his constituents’ forgiveness as he pledges to work toward an assault rifle ban in Congress following Wednesday’s mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine. Eighteen people were killed and … [Read more…]
Local News Police have been searching for Pennington since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, was found dead in their Gardner home on Sunday. Prosecutors released this photo of Aaron Pennington, which they said was taken Oct. 11. Worcester County District Attorney’s office Police have been searching for Aaron Pennington since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, … [Read more…]
Crime The robber asked for the mail carrier’s master key, which opens USPS’s large, blue drop-off mailboxes, according to a police report. The United States Postal Service is reportedly offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest of a robber who stole a mailbox master key from a mail carrier … [Read more…]