DA asks the public for help finding Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington

Crime Aaron Pennington, 33, allegedly shot and killed his wife, Breanne Pennington, 30, last month. Police recovered his car last week, but have yet to locate him. Gardner resident Aaron Pennington (left) is wanted for the murder of his wife, Breanne Pennington (right). Handout Authorities are still searching for Gardner resident Aaron Pennington, who is … [Read more…]

Kristaps Porzingis explains why he ‘loves’ the idea of the NBA’s in-season tournament

Celtics Porzingis said he grew up playing in similar tournaments when he was in Europe. Kristaps Porzingis. AP Photo/Charles Krupa Here’s what the Celtics’ new City Edition jerseys look like The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up. Kristaps Porzingis understands that some people are skeptical about the … [Read more…]

At this Mass. house, trick-or-treaters could choose between a full-size candy bar or Market Basket rotisserie chicken

Off Beat “I bought five at $4.69 apiece,” Michael Marotta said. “It’s America’s last great bargain – the Market Basket rotisserie chicken.” Michael O’Connor Marotta with his Market Basket rotisserie chickens. Courtesy of Michael O’Connor Marotta Trick or chicken? In at least one Massachusetts town, Halloween costume-clad children could return home after a night of … [Read more…]

A missing Whitman woman was found dead in a Logan parking garage. Now, police are after a Lowell man who boarded a flight to Kenya.

Crime Police found Margaret “Maggie” Mbitu’s body in a vehicle at Logan Airport’s Central Parking garage Wednesday night. She was reported missing Monday. Authorities are working to track down a Lowell man who they believe killed a woman whose body was found in a Logan Airport parking garage Wednesday night, according to the Suffolk County … [Read more…]

A clip of a confrontation on Harvard’s campus is going viral. Here’s what we know.

National News Newly surfaced footage shows a tense confrontation between a group of protesters and a Harvard student during a pro-Palestinian demonstration last month. A pro-Palestinian “die-in” ended on the lawn behind Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School on Oct. 18. Pat Greenhouse/Boston Globe Staff As controversy over the Israel-Hamas war continues to roil Harvard … [Read more…]

Worcester State shooting suspect arrested in New York

Crime Kevin Rodriguez, 18, allegedly shot and killed 19-year-old Southbridge resident Randy Melendez Jr. and injured another 21-year-old man during a shooting on Saturday. An 18-year-old suspect who allegedly killed a man and injured another during a shooting at Worcester State University last weekend was arrested in New York Thursday morning, according to the Worcester … [Read more…]

Here’s what the Celtics’ new City Edition jerseys look like

Celtics The Celtics will first wear these uniforms against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 10, which is the team’s first in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum will be wearing these jerseys frequently. Jesse Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up. The Boston Celtics officially have a new … [Read more…]

North End restaurant owner Patrick Mendoza was back in court for his shooting case. Here’s what to know.

Crime On Wednesday, the Monica’s Trattoria owner was ordered held without bail until at least 2024, after an arraignment in Suffolk Superior Court the day before, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. North End restaurateur Patrick Mendoza attends a dangerousness hearing in Boston Municipal Court on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Libby O’Neill / … [Read more…]