Local News The “challenge,” shared on social media, involves running through walls and fences. The fences of several Raynham residents were reportedly damaged by people doing the so-called “Kool-Aid Man Challenge.” The challenge, which spread on social media, apparently involves running through walls and fences. The idea is to imitate the iconic Kool-Aid ad campaign, … [Read more…]
Local News Fire officials said “serious injuries were avoided,” though the driver did go to the hospital. An SUV was stuck in a trash compactor in Southborough on Thursday. Fire officials were able to get the driver out. Courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department A woman was rescued Thursday after she got her SUV stuck … [Read more…]
Concert Reviews In a performance of his most shred-worthy records yet, Thundercat took the Hub by storm for the 14th stop of the “In Yo Girl’s City Tour.” Thundercat at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Oct. 15. Ariana Merline for Boston.com Thundercat came to Fenway’s MGM Music Hall with a mission. “I’m gonna find someone … [Read more…]
Local News “It is heartbreaking to see families living with uncertainty of where they will sleep at night.” Catholic Charities Boston opened a temporary site on Tuesday to house migrant and homeless families on the state’s overburdened housing waitlist. The safety net site, which opened Tuesday evening at an undisclosed location in the Boston area, … [Read more…]
Local News Beau Christopher Benson, 35, of Dorchester, appeared in federal court on Tuesday. A Northeastern University admissions counselor was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges. Beau Christopher Benson, 35, was charged with possession and receipt of child pornography, according to the office of Acting United States Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy. Prosecutors allege that … [Read more…]
Local News Jasmine Velasquez, 26, of Boston is facing charges of animal cruelty and assault and battery on a police officer. A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with animal cruelty on Tuesday night after she allegedly punched, kicked, and struck her dog with a glass bottle. Jasmine Velasquez, a Boston resident, was also charged … [Read more…]
Crime Two suspects charged with operating the high-end brothel network have agreed to remain in custody while the case is pending. A brothel ring has been accused of operating out of 66 Bond St. in Watertown, in addition to locations in Cambridge and the Washington, D.C., suburbs. Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe The suspected … [Read more…]
Local News The man lost his left ear and had teeth marks in his nose after two dogs attacked him in Lynn. A man who was reportedly attacked by two dogs in Lynn is still recovering in the hospital, 7News reports. In their interview with the man, who did not want to be named, he … [Read more…]
Local News Michael Brady, 44, pleaded guilty to engaging in a pattern of aggravated felonious sexual assault and to endangering the welfare of a child. By Associated Press updated on November 22, 2023 BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A former Boy Scout leader and camp counselor in New Hampshire has been sentenced to a year in … [Read more…]