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Threat level raised: State's first EEE case in 4 years confirmed in Worcester County
The state Department of Public Health has announced the year's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis, in a man who was exposed in Worcester County. The man is in his 80s, the state said. The health department has raised the risk level for EEE to critical in Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster. ...
Somerville Names Boston’s Shumeane Benford as New Police Chief
Benford to depart dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief and Boston Chief of Emergency Management to lead Somerville PD. SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the selection of Boston’s Shumeane Benford as the City of Somerville’s new police chief. After a thorough community-driven, nationwide search, Benford will assume leadership of the Somerville Police Department on September 16. The 30-year law enforcement veteran will be departing current dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief as well as Boston Chief of Emergency Management.
Channing Tatum bewitches the North Shore on a visit to Salem
“He was just so, so appreciative of every business in Salem and how kind people were and how they made it such a special time for his daughter.”. Channing Tatum’s blockbuster roles run the gamut, from action heroes to heartthrobs and everything in between. And on a recent visit to Salem, Tatum apparently tapped into his witchier side.
Freetown Contractor Sentenced for Scamming Over $10k From Family
FREETOWN (WBSM) — After scamming a Freetown family out of more than $10,000, a 51-year-old man is now sentenced to two years behind bars. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said Jeffrey Trifone was convicted in Fall River District Court of larceny over $250. On January 13, 2022, the...
Lawrence Homeless Coordinator Kelly Frazier Tried to Steer $200K in Fed Funds to her Own Non Profit
Lawrence’s embattled homeless coordinator, Kelly Birchall Frazier was caught by city officials trying to steer $200,000 in Federal ARPA grant (American Rescue Plan Act) money to her own non-profit while her city department oversees and/or administers those grants, and while she was already being paid by the city to provide services to the homeless.
Leominster Treasurer Indicted on Embezzlement Charges From Massachusetts Union
A Leominster man, currently identified as Joe Scott, Jr., is facing charges of embezzlement from a Massachusetts labor union. The indictment, delivered by a federal grand jury in Worcester, cites one count of embezzlement from a labor union. Sunlight spilling across the steps of the federal courthouse in Worcester, Scott made his initial appearance this afternoon and was released on conditions, signaling the commencement of a legal saga that leagues beyond this quiet town.
Accused Massachusetts child rapist released on $500 bail, Fall River man accused of slicing tires gets $1,000 bail
While an accused child rapist in Massachusetts illegally was set free on a $500 bond, a Fall River man sits in prison on a $1,000 bond for allegedly slicing tires. Earlier this year, Rockland Police officers arrested unlawfully present 26-year-old Haitian Cory Bernard Alvarez for aggravated rape of a child in a Rockland migrant shelter.
Patriots Star's Awkward Comment About Bill Belichick Raises Concerns in New England
When arguably the greatest coach in NFL history leaves your team and is replaced by a first-year head coach, you're going to spend the offseason in a transition mode, remembering back to what you had under the previous regime. But when the season starts, it's eyes forward focusing on the ...
From the border to Boston: ICE agents continue arresting criminals illegally in US
(The Center Square) – After illegally entering the country at the southwest border and being released by Border Patrol agents, violent criminals continue to be arrested thousands of miles north near Boston. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Boston agents recently arrested a 34-year-old Haitian illegally in the country convicted of aggravated rape, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant victim among other charges. ...
UNH Spirit in the Sunshine State Pre-Reception Scheduled for Aug. 28
DURHAM, N.H. –UNH Director of Athletics Allison Rich, head football coach Rick Santos and Wildcat team captains Logan Tomlinson (Manchester, Conn.), Josiah Silver (Hampton, Va.), Zedane Williams (Springfield, Mass.), Ryan Toscano (Bedford, N.H.) and Dylan Poirier (North Kingstown, R.I.) will be part of the UNH Spirit in the Sunshine State Alumni and Friends Pre-Reception scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
Maier Records Goal, Assist in 2-0 Season-Opening Win at Stonehill
NORTH EASTON, Mass. – Junior Abbi Maier (Cincinnati, Ohio) recorded a goal and an assist to propel the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team to Thursday night's 2-0 season-opening win against Stonehill College at Skyhawk Field. Senior Meghan Guarente (Sewell, N.J.) scored UNH's other goal and redshirt junior...
Getting Ready for the Acton Fair
Mark Yerkes and Lawrence Furbish rebuilding the Rotary booth. The 160th version of the Acton Fair runs Aug. 22 to 25, and that means you will soon be able to get your yearly fix of the unique and highly prized Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club chicken livers. In preparation, members of the Rotary Club are renovating and upgrading the booth where these lovely little delicacies are prepared.
'I love the first thing in the morning when he smiles': LPGA Tour player Brittany Altomare of Shrewsbury enjoys life as a mom
It would have been appropriate for Brittany Altomare to play on Labor Day weekend in her first LPGA Tour event since giving birth to her first child. But it wasn’t meant to be. ...
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