Local News Two men were shot at Worcester State University early Saturday morning. A 19-year-old man died of his injuries. Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with a shooting at Worcester State University over the weekend that left one man dead and another injured, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. … [Read more…]
Local News The school will be closed Saturday. All events on and off campus have been canceled, according to the university’s website. Worcester State University issued a shelter-in-place alert at 2:49 a.m. Saturday morning after a double-shooting, according to officials. “Immediately proceed to a secure location on the interior of the building. Please do not … [Read more…]
College Sports The employee, who was not named, will be paid pending an investigation that will help to determine potential action in the future. Michigan State quarterback Sam Leavitt (4) is hit out of bounds by Michigan defensive back DJ Waller Jr. (13). Al Goldis/AP Photo By Associated Press October 23, 2023 | 10:19 AM … [Read more…]
Local News “It is heartbreaking to see families living with uncertainty of where they will sleep at night.” Catholic Charities Boston opened a temporary site on Tuesday to house migrant and homeless families on the state’s overburdened housing waitlist. The safety net site, which opened Tuesday evening at an undisclosed location in the Boston area, … [Read more…]
Local News “It is essential that we bring people together to advance proactive solutions and support our communities.” Lane Turner/Boston Globe A new state police unit launched Monday that will focus on combating hate crimes in Massachusetts. The Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team will be dedicated to “enhancing federal, state and local partnerships and … [Read more…]
Local News Brookline had to come into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act by approving a new rezoning plan. What passed was major for the town. Pro-housing advocates hold a rally outside of the Brookline High School auditorium Tuesday ahead of the Brookline Town Meeting where members would vote on a rezoning proposal to allow … [Read more…]
Local News “We just wanted to give back to the city with all they have gone through.” From left to right, Lewiston’s Abdishakur Nur, Obed Antonio, Payson Goyette and Caden Boone celebrate Saturday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Oakland, Maine. The boy’s team in the Maine city that was the site of a mass shooting more … [Read more…]
College Sports The Big Ten gave Harbaugh a three-game suspension for Michigan’s alleged illegal sign-stealing on Friday. The block M logo for the University of Michigan is displayed at the school’s NCAA college football stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Coach Jim Harbaugh has been banned from Michigan’s three remaining regular-season games … [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…]