Crime A California dog owner accused 28-year-old Josephine Ragland of taking her German Shepherd for training and then returning a different German Shepherd. Josephine “Josie” Ragland, the Connecticut dog trainer who was charged in connection with a North Reading dog’s death, is now facing more charges in California, according to the Santa Clara County District … [Read more…]
Andover Public Schools close as teachers union votes to go on strike
Local News “We do not make this decision lightly but this action is necessary for the long term health and sustainability.” Andover Public Schools will be closed Friday after the teachers union voted to authorize an open-ended strike. The Andover Education Association said 95 percent of its membership voted in favor of starting an open-ended … [Read more…]
Wu: No arrests have been made at Mass. and Cass under new encampment ordinance
Local News “We have felt very good about what we’ve seen in the last several weeks.” Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Thursday that no arrests have been made under a new city ordinance that gives police the ability to clear tent encampments more quickly in the city since the legislation started … [Read more…]
You can now buy tickets for the Massachusetts Lottery through a 3rd-party app. Here’s what you need to know.
Health Jackpocket allows you to participate in the Massachusetts Lottery from your phone and is meant to make playing the lottery more convenient. What the Jackpocket app looks like on an Android phone in Massachusetts. Susannah Sudborough/Boston.com If you’re a lottery fanatic, you’ll want to check out Jackpocket – a third-party courier app which some … [Read more…]
Luke Kornet says he doesn’t know how he got his nickname
Celtics “The Green Kornet” and its inception are a mystery to the man it refers to. Luke Kornet (40) maintaining possession of the ball during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Erin Clark/Globe Staff By day, he’s Luke Kornet, NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics. But by night, he’s The Green Kornet, the superhero … [Read more…]
Police: Vermont man critically injured in shooting; alleged shooter dead by suicide
Local News Robert Marquis, 52, was allegedly shot by a man who was renting a room from him. A 52-year-old Vermont man is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot on Wednesday by his tenant, who then took his own life, according to state police. Vermont State Police said officers responded to a 911 … [Read more…]
Police: MS-13 member charged in connection with 2010 murder of man under a Chelsea bridge
Local News Adam Rodriguez, 33, was arrested Wednesday and is facing a RICO charge. Authorities announced Thursday that a suspected MS-13 gang member has been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of a man under a Chelsea bridge in December 2010. Adam Rodriguez, also known as “Pelon,” was arrested Wednesday and indicted on … [Read more…]
Missing 5-year-old girl found dead in pond near Rhode Island home
Local News By Associated Press November 9, 2023 | 5:45 PM PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 5-year-old girl was found dead in a public pond Thursday morning after going missing the night before. The girl had last been seen at her home in south Providence Wednesday night around 11:15 p.m., according to police. State and … [Read more…]
Amazon takes another shot at health care, this one a virtual care service that costs $9 per month
Health FILE – An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin. AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File By Associated Press November 9, 2023 | 4:40 PM Amazon is taking another shot at becoming a regular health care source for customers with the launch of a service centered on … [Read more…]
Massachusetts ranked second in the country for best women’s and children’s health. Here’s what the findings mean.
Health A new report found that Massachusetts is performing well on many health metrics related to women’s and children’s health, but that there are still areas for improvement. A new report ranked Massachusetts second among the 50 states when evaluating the overall health of its women and children. The United Health Foundation’s annual Health of … [Read more…]