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Teen Hospitalized After Targeted Shooting in Lawrence, Police Investigation Underway
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a shooting incident on Howard Street, Lawrence, on Friday afternoon, according to local authorities. Both Boston 25 News and WHDH News reported the Lawrence Police Department's response to a call about shots fired. Found at the scene, the teen was suffering from injuries that were said to be non-life-threatening.
‘Killer’ mom Lindsay Clancy still in hospital 18 months after ‘strangling 3 kids to death’ as DNA evidence delays trial
THE mother accused of strangling her three children to death with exercise bands has waived her latest court appearance DNA tests put the trial date on hold. Lindsay Clancy from Boston, Massachusetts has been charged with three counts of murder and strangulation as well as battery with a dangerous weapon.
No Injuries Reported as Boston Firefighters Quell Dorchester Duplex Blaze, Eight Displaced
Boston firefighters were dispatched to an intense blaze at a Dorchester duplex on Intervale Street, where they worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames into the night. Deputy Chief Brian Tully briefed the media on the incident, confirming that despite the severity of the fire, no injuries were reported. According to a post by Boston Fire Department on X, the fire resulted in one adult and seven children becoming displaced from their home.
NBA legends on Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird's basketball instincts
When asked about his style of play, Boston Celtics Hall of Fame small forward Larry Bird said, “I just shoot any kind of shot. I’m not afraid to take an off-balance shot or a 3-point shot. I just get in one of them grooves, and I don’t know what makes it go in.”
Mission-focused, customer-centric: UniBank continues to serve Central Mass. community
REGION – Many banks have sprung up around Central Mass., but few have roots as deep as UniBank. When the bank was founded in 1870, Central Mass. workers were digging canals, constructing railroads, and industrializing Worcester and the rest of the state’s heartland. In an era of innovation and growth, thousands of workers – including many immigrants – relied on their community bank for support.
Should Worcester eliminate minimum parking rules? Reports look at this, other questions
WORCESTER — A two-part study on parking in the city conducted by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau looks at how parking revenue has recovered in the post-pandemic era and discusses the possible hidden costs of required parking minimums on new developments. The Research Bureau released two reports on parking a week apart: Feeding the Meter and Public Par(king). ...
DA honors Auburn officers, dispatchers and K9 for search and rescue of missing child
AUBURN — The search for a missing 12-year-old boy on a cold January night had a positive outcome. On Thursday, those who helped craft the successful story were honored in a ceremony at the police station. “These officers and dispatchers worked together to swiftly put an end to this family’s worst nightmare,” said...
15th annual Run to Home Base at Fenway Park sets fundraising record
BOSTON — Organizers broke a fundraising record with the 15th annual Run to Home Base, which was held Saturday at Boston's historic Fenway Park. Participants completed a 9K run or 5K walk and all of them got to cross the finish line at home base inside the ballpark. More...
Warm Saturday to kick off weekend in New England
Another stellar weekend in the works. Temps will be warm during the day and comfortable at night. Sea breezes may knock down the temps a bit more on Sunday, and the introduction of heavier cloud cover means that today will be the warmest of the two weekend days. A weak...
Andrii Novytskyi on Path to WBC International Heavyweight Gold in Melrose
Andrii Novytskyi, a rising pro, aims to claim the WBC International Heavyweight Title in his fight against Keith Rydell Mayes Jr. tonight, viewing it as a pivotal step in his career progression. Novytskyi boasts an impressive record of 11-0, with 9 knockouts. His recent performance included a TKO win over...
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Toll Booths Scan for This
If you drive a lot like I do, you see things. These things are not necessarily good or filled with common sense. The Massachusetts Turnpike debuted the overhead electronic tolls in 2016, says Masslive.com. The I-95 Hampton tolls have been an ORT (Open Road Toll) since 2010, according to NH.gov.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
‘Younger, more diverse, more welcoming’: Suffolk Downs opens first phase
Five years after Suffolk Downs hosted its final live horse race, the property is unrecognizable. The former racetrack, on the line between Boston and Revere, is bustling not with jockeys and spectators but with construction workers and trucks. Rising above them and the temporary wire fences dividing portions of the...
Most monuments in the U.S. are of white men, Boston just got a grant to change that
As a filmmaker, Roberto Mighty is particularly interested in cemeteries and the dead. That’s part of why he hosts “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” a PBS show highlighting historical gems hidden in some of the world’s most famous cemeteries. While filming an episode at the Granary Burying...
State Police Investigate After Serious Crash at Bedford, NH Toll Plaza, Driver Hospitalized
A severe traffic incident has unfolded at a toll plaza in Bedford, New Hampshire, where a white pick-up truck has suffered significant damage after crashing in the southbound lanes of the Everett Turnpike. The accident, which disrupted the usual ebb and flow of commuters, prompted an immediate response from local emergency services. The New Hampshire State Police are probing the events that led up to the crash, as reported by Boston 25 News. As of now, the status of the driver involved remains undisclosed by authorities.
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