National News According to officials at both humane societies, the 323 animals arrived in Tucson on Aug. 7 but were not taken into the shelter there. By Michael Levenson, New York Times Service November 21, 2023 | 11:22 AM When the San Diego Humane Society in California shipped more than 300 rabbits, guinea pigs and … [Read more…]
Local News Some Jewish Bostonians are calling for a ceasefire. But those beliefs come at a cost when it comes to family. IfNotNow Boston hosted an event that saw about 45 people seeking ways to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict with family. Courtesy of IfNotNow Boston After more than a month of reeling from the Oct. … [Read more…]
Crime When a loss prevention employee confronted the three women, they assaulted and pepper sprayed the employee in the parking lot and tried to flee, police said. A Macy’s in Salem was robbed of $3,000 worth of merchandise on Saturday, police said. Bloomberg photo by Eric Thayer Three Manchester residents are facing felony charges after … [Read more…]
Local News The conditions found during the investigation led OSHA to cite both companies with 11 violations, including eight serious ones, and propose $298,254 in penalties. A Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection worker walks in front of the damaged Seqens plant after crews removed chemicals, May 5, 2023, in Newburyport, Mass. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file … [Read more…]
Politics Former President Jimmy Carter has said that The Carter Center would have been a success had it accomplished nothing but his wife’s mental health work. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses the Institute of Medicine report, “Crossing the Quality Chasm: Adaptation to Mental Health and Addictive Disorders,” during the 21st annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on … [Read more…]
Local News The alleged assault happened on a Blue Line train between Airport and Maverick last month. MBTA Transit Police Police are looking to the public for help identifying a person who allegedly assaulted and threatened a woman with her baby last month on the Blue Line. On a train between the Airport and Maverick … [Read more…]
Local News Geoffrey Holt’s will had brief instructions: $3.8 million to the town of Hinsdale to benefit the community in the areas of education, health, recreation and culture. Geoffrey Holt is seen in a collection of family photos provided by his estate. Holt left the town of Hinsdale, N.H., nearly $4 million when he died … [Read more…]
Local News “It is essential that we bring people together to advance proactive solutions and support our communities.” Lane Turner/Boston Globe A new state police unit launched Monday that will focus on combating hate crimes in Massachusetts. The Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team will be dedicated to “enhancing federal, state and local partnerships and … [Read more…]
Local News Steven Adamec, 50, of Attleboro allegedly struck the child across the face and pushed him into a door. A school counselor was arrested and charged Friday in Middleborough after he allegedly struck a 10-year-old student across the face and pushed the child into a door. Steven Adamec, 50, of Attleboro was charged with … [Read more…]
Local News 79-year-old Michelle Freestone of Marshfield was transported to South Shore Hospital where she died due to her injuries. policelights policelights A 79-year-old woman died after a two-vehicle crash Monday involving a Marshfield police vehicle, the Plymouth County DA announced. Crews responded to the intersection of Plain Street and Lady Slipper Lane around 10:30 … [Read more…]