Crime The assault happened Monday near the intersection of Tremont and Hammond streets, police said. Boston police detectives are asking the public to help them identify a suspect they believe was involved in an indecent assault in Roxbury on Monday. The assault took place near the intersection of Tremont and Hammond streets around 5:45 p.m., … [Read more…]
Crime The attack took place on Blue Hill Avenue on Friday, Oct. 13, police said. Boston police are asking the public to help them identify a woman who was allegedly involved in a knife attack in Roxbury earlier this month. The assault took place near 218 Blue Hill Ave. around 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. … [Read more…]
Health A loss of primary care options spells trouble for health care costs and already-crowded ERs, according to Massachusetts Medical Society’s Dr. Barbara Spivak. Mass. General Brigham confirmed in a statement that certain primary care practices at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are struggling with capacity. Lane Turner/Boston Globe Staff, … [Read more…]
Local News Classes have been canceled since a Thursday night vote by the Andover Education Association to go on strike. Josh Reynolds for The Boston Globe Andover Public Schools will be closed Tuesday as the district’s teachers union remains on strike. The Andover Education Association voted Thursday night to go on strike “until the school … [Read more…]
Schools Classes have been canceled for the district’s roughly 5,500 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade since a Thursday night vote by the Andover Education Association to go on strike. By Associated Press November 13, 2023 | 1:12 PM ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Andover Public Schools were closed Monday as hundreds of teachers remained on strike for … [Read more…]
Patriots The Patriots owner expressed disappointment, but he wasn’t asked any questions on Bill Belichick. Patriots owner Robert Kraft discussed the state of his team prior to Sunday’s game in Germany. Doug Murray/AP Photo Robert Kraft is feeling the same way many Patriots are feeling about the team’s 2023 season. The Patriots owner – in … [Read more…]
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…]
Local News After an outcry to save Pumpkin the bear from euthanasia, authorities are asking the public to educate themselves on living with the animals. Pumpkin, a black bear spotted in and near Hanson, Massachusetts, killed two goats. Now police say they have to euthanize the bear. Courtesy of the Hanson Police Department A bear … [Read more…]
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…]