Local News New England states boast some of the lowest firearm mortality rates in the nation, but the state laws of the region vary drastically. A man photographs a make-shift memorial at the base of the Lewiston sign at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. The community is working to heal … [Read more…]
National News Card had been sought since the Wednesday night shootings, and murder warrants were issued against him. Law enforcement was attempting to locate Robert Card as a person of interest. Facebook LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead. … [Read more…]
Politics Regulators found that Pepén promoted a campaign “kickoff” fundraising event on social media while still working as a public employee. Enrique Pepén celebrates his victory at Guira y Tambora in Roslindale. Barry Chin/Boston Globe Enrique Pepén, who was elected to the Boston City Council earlier this month, was found to have violated campaign finance … [Read more…]
Schools Students are asking Attorney General Andrea Campbell to order Tufts to divest from fossil fuels. Tufts students say their university is breaking state law by investing in the fossil fuel industry. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Students at Tufts University in Medford filed a complaint with Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office last week accusing their … [Read more…]