Health “The challenge for all of us is that we see things that are horrible. … You see these wounds — destructive wounds — and injuries that change people’s lives.” Trisha Bell, system director of emergency services at Central Maine Healthcare, speaks to her staff while working in the emergency department at Central Maine Medical … [Read more…]
College Sports On Thursday, a state judge rejected the Boston College athletes’ bid to get their team reinstated during an investigation into hazing allegations. Boston College administrators have placed the swim and dive team on hiatus. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff, File Members of the Boston College swimming and diving team have dropped their lawsuit against … [Read more…]
Media 100.7 WZLX announced Friday morning that Karlson, who had hosted the station’s morning show since 2005, passed away in his sleep overnight. 100.7 WZLX host Kevin Karlson died unexpectedly at the age of 60 overnight. WZLX Kevin Karlson, a longtime morning show host on Boston classic rock radio station 100.7 WZLX-FM, died in his … [Read more…]
Local News The campus of Bates College in Lewiston is situated about halfway between the two locations where a mass shooter took 18 lives Wednesday night. Bates College remained on lockdown as roommates Nora Fox (left) and Isabelle Larson sat on the grass at dusk Thursday to get a breath of fresh air. John Tlumacki/Boston … [Read more…]
Politics “I am determined to use my voice and my platform to advocate for policies that promote equity, justice, and opportunity, and to working collaboratively with everyone to build a stronger, more resilient city.” Henry Santana. Henry Santana, 28, is originally from the Dominican Republic, but grew up in Mission Hill. Santana formerly worked as … [Read more…]
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…]