Crime Authorities started investigating 40-year-old Jean Andre Bontiffe after he allegedly tried to go through airport security using a fake driver’s license bearing the name of one of the victims. A New York man is facing charges after he allegedly withdrew money from Massachusetts residents’ bank accounts using fake passports, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office … [Read more…]
Crime Stoneham police said there is no threat to the public following a double stabbing at a home on San Jose Terrace Wednesday morning. Police in Stoneham said two women are expected to survive after a double stabbing Wednesday morning. Officers responded to a reported stabbing at a home on San Jose Terrance shortly after … [Read more…]
Local News The Lewiston shootings killed 18 people, wounded 13 and sent the city into a lockdown until the gunman’s body was discovered two days later. Community members gather Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, during a candlelight vigil in Auburn, Maine. AP Photo/Matt York By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press November 8, 2023 | 2:38 PM PORTLAND, … [Read more…]
Crime “This commercial sex ring was built on secrecy and exclusivity, catering to a wealthy and well-connected clientele,” the acting U.S. attorney for Massachusetts said. Acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy speaks at an unrelated press conference Monday. Suzanne Kreiter / The Boston Globe Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced three arrests tied to a … [Read more…]
Health The university has reportedly informed dozens of “close contacts” after the active case of tuberculosis was confirmed. UMass Boston reports an active case of tuberculosis on Nov. 7, 2023. Blake Nissen/ Boston Globe A person in the UMass Boston community was reportedly diagnosed with tuberculosis, and dozens of people are considered close contacts, according … [Read more…]
Local News Authorities urge anyone with information about the fire to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program at 1-800-682-9229. Authorities urge anyone with information about the fire to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program at 1-800-682-9229. Department of Fire Services Authorities believe a two-alarm fire Sunday at a multi-unit apartment building in Revere was intentionally … [Read more…]
Politics President Joe Biden is unpopular, but the winning streak for his party and its policies has been extended through another election night. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear focused on local issues in Kentucky, and avoided mentioning President Joe Biden by name. Jon Cherry / The New York Times By Jonathan Weisman and Reid J. Epstein, … [Read more…]
Business In Monday’s filing, WeWork listed about $18.7 billion in debts and $15.1 billion in assets as of June 30. A sign for WeWork is displayed at their office in the borough of Manhattan in New York, Aug. 9, 2023. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press November 8, 2023 | 8:30 AM … [Read more…]
World News With no end in sight to the fighting, an increasingly dire humanitarian situation is unfolding inside the besieged Palestinian enclave. Palestinians look for survivors following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. AP Photo/Fatima Shbair By NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press November 8, … [Read more…]
Politics Henry Santana, John FitzGerald, Enrique Pepén, and Ben Weber all declared victory Tuesday night. Enrique Pepén celebrated his victory Tuesday night at Guira y Tambora in Roslindale. He will represent District 5 as a City Council member. Barry Chin/Boston Globe A number of new faces were added to the Boston City Council Tuesday, even … [Read more…]