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Trooper Proctor could face more discipline for actions in Karen Read case, expert says
BOSTON – Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor is currently suspended without pay for his actions as lead investigator in the Karen Read case. One law enforcement expert who was a state police trooper for more than two decades said Proctor's troubles could be far from over.Proctor's suspension went into effect on Monday. It is not clear how long he will be off the job.Why did Trooper Michael Proctor get suspended?During Read's murder trial, Proctor was forced to testify about derogatory text messages he sent to friends, family and colleagues about her. In one message he said "hopefully she kills...
Judon, Pats reportedly not close on an extension
FOXBORO -- Matthew Judon would love to join the list of Patriots players to receive a new contract from the team this offseason. But the two sides are running out of time before training camp, and are reportedly far apart on an agreement.Judon has requested a new deal from the team and the Patriots have made an offer, according to Henry McKenna of Fox Sports. But Judon's camp and the Patriots are "not currently close," according to McKenna. Judon is entering the final year of the four-year, $54.5 million contract that he signed with New England as a free agent in...
Last chance to shop Best Buy's extended 4th of July sale
Even though the Fourth of July has passed, the deals at Best Buy are still going strong. Today is the last day you can snag these offers online and have them delivered, or pick up your purchases at your local Best Buy store.Get major appliances for up to 50% off at Best Buy nowRight now at Best Buy, you can save up to 50% on popular major appliances from brands like Samsung, KitchenAid, LG, GE and more. Plus, certain appliances come with up to a $500 Best Buy e-gift card with purchase. You can take advantage of up to 24...
Though Biden says he's staying in race, top Democrats express doubts
Washington — Nearly two weeks after a disastrous debate, President Biden remains adamant that he's staying in the race amid circling doubts and reserved expressions of support from members of his party.He said this week in a letter to congressional Democrats he's "firmly committed" to running, but some Democrats in Congress are still saying Mr. Biden faces a decision about continuing his campaign, suggesting that his future on the ticket remains an open question.Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, when asked Wednesday morning whether Mr. Biden has her support to lead the ticket, deferred to Mr. Biden, saying that "it's up to...
The Giants really wanted to draft Drake Maye
FOXBORO -- While the Patriots are not featured on the offseason edition of this year's "Hard Knocks," new quarterback Drake Maye made an appearance on Tuesday night's episode. The show made it clear that the New York Giants were enamored with the young passer, and made a strong push to trade up and draft Maye.The Patriots wouldn't bite though, and Maye is now the quarterback of the future in New England. The Giants, meanwhile, are rolling it back with Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy DeVito.Given that the Giants beat the Patriots in Week 12, which likely cost New York...
Tatum lands on cover of NBA 2K25
BOSTON -- Jayson Tatum has taken another step toward becoming the face of the NBA. Weeks after winning his first NBA championship and signing the league's richest contract, Tatum is now the cover athlete for NBA 2K25.Tatum will grace the standard edition of this year's game, which was announced Wednesday. The Celtics star also shares the cover of the "All-Star Edition" with Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson, who has her own cover on the "WNBA Edition." NBA legend Vince Carter will appear on the "Hall of Fame Edition," which features a picture of Carter mid-flight during the 2000 NBA Dunk...
Wednesday's Child: 16-year-old Caleb
MARE - Caleb is a curious, serious and inquisitive boy. At an early age, Caleb took an interest in science and learned by taking objects apart and rebuilding them. He enjoys learning about electricity, circuits, and how things work. Conversations with adults rather than with his peers come easier for Caleb, especially when he has the opportunity to talk about his passions of science, robotics, and carpentry. Caleb's social skills are awkward. He can antagonize his peers with his serious but curious manner and they may find him difficult to engage with. Happiest when playing outside, Caleb is not athletic nor sports-oriented. He also enjoys drawing and is an excellent artist.For more information you can contact MARE: 617-964-MARE (6273) or visit www.mareinc.org.Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston. Hosted by Jack Williams for 34 years, this weekly series has given a face and voice to the children who wait the longest for families. Wednesday's Child has helped find homes for hundreds of waiting children and continues to raise awareness about adoption from foster care.
Best hearing aids for seniors in 2024
Hearing loss can affect adults of any age, but it's not uncommon for this condition to grow worse over time. Age-related hearing loss can be a problem for around one in three people over 65, and by the time you reach 75, that number jumps to roughly 50%. Don't wait until the issue gets out of hand: schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss whether hearing aids are right for you, then check out our top picks below for the best hearing aids for older adults.You deserve a hearing aid that works for you, combating mild to profound hearing...
Canton Police officer put on leave after Proctor testimony in Read trial
CANTON - A Canton police officer with ties to the Karen Read investigation is now on leave. Officer Kevin Albert is the brother of the owner of the home where John O'Keefe was found dead in January 2022.Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty said Albert was put on leave last month related to the testimony of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Read case. But the news didn't become public until the surprise announcement was made at a Canton Select Board meeting Tuesday night, attended by Karen Read supporters.Kevin Albert on paid administrative leave "Chief Rafferty has...
Rafael Devers bows out of All-Star Game, then helps Red Sox beat A's 12-9
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports WriterBOSTON - Brayan Bello fanned a career-high 11 batters - getting each of his first 10 outs by strikeout - and Wilyer Abreu and Dominic Smith homered on back-to-back pitches in an eight-run second inning Tuesday night to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 12-9. On the day he was scratched from the All-Star Game with a sore shoulder, Rafael Devers had two hits and a walk, driving in three runs and scoring twice as the Red Sox won for the seventh time in eight games and improved to a season-high 10...
This mouse-keyboard set is on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
If you're a PC gamer, you already know how expensive gaming mice and keyboards can be. But with Prime Day 2024 right around the corner, you don't have to empty your pockets to upgrade your setup.The Redragon S101 gaming keyboard and mouse value combo set is currently discounted by 10% thanks to a clippable coupon applied at checkout. That makes it just $36 for both an LED keyboard and mouse that should match your fun gamer aesthetic while helping you work on your sniping skills in your favorite first-person shooter video game. Once you've gotten the peripherals you need, consider adding...
Mopeds seized, 3 drivers arrested during crackdown in Boston's Back Bay
BOSTON -- Moped drivers are all too often seen breaking the laws of the road to deliver food. Now, Boston city officials and law enforcement are cracking down, arresting three drivers this week.Dangerous driversOn Monday, police arrested three drivers in Boston's Back Bay for failing to obey the law and seized 13 mopeds. "We have seen delivery motorcycles run red lights, drive on sidewalks and bike paths, go the wrong-way down one way streets, fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks," said Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Chief of Streets for Boston. While the crackdown may seem like progress, moped enforcement remains difficult. Daniel...
Rescuers save mother humpback whale tangled in fishing gear
STELLWAGEN BANK - Rescuers saved a humpback whale who was tangled in fishing gear on Stellwagen Bank on Monday morning.Whale tangled in fishing gearThe whale is known to the Center for Costal Studies (CCS) Humpback Whale Studies Program as Mudskipper. She was tangled in 150 feet of rope from fishing gear and accompanied by her 7-month-old calf.The crew on a tuna boat called the Marine Animal Entanglement Response (MAER) team at CCS on Monday morning, describing a whale who was towing a buoy behind it on the north end of Stellwagen Bank, east of Boston.Whale rescueThe rescue team found mudskipper...
"Give your body a break," say emergency officials during heat emergency and air quality alert
BOSTON - With a heat emergency and air-quality alert throughout most of Massachusetts, everyone is trying to stay cool, but some are finding the heat more difficult than others.Parents try to keep kids coolBoston's heat emergency had some parents limiting kids time outside. "This morning, we went to the playground for a few minutes and then we went inside," said Sarah Warner, who was at the Artesani Park splash pad in Allston on Tuesday. "They get red, they get hot," said Crystal Warner, who bought her kids treats from an ice cream truck.Homeless shelters create emergency space The sky was so hazy,...
6 accused of stealing $300,000 with skimming devices in Mass., 5 other states
PROVIDENCE, RI - Four of six foreign nationals have been charged in federal court for allegedly installing "skimming" devices on ATMs and at store checkouts in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and at least four other states. Isabela Ignat Codreanu, 23, of Anaheim and Placentia, California, a citizen of Romania, Robby Vicson Codreanu, 20, of Placentia, California, a citizen of Great Britain, and Mila Ciuciu, 20, of Placentia, California, a citizen of Romania, are each charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud. Armando Ion Condreanu, 23, of Placentia, California, a citizen of Ireland, is scheduled to make his initial appearance in...
New Hampshire Air National Guard commander killed in hit-and-run accident
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Police in Rochester, New Hampshire, said they've identified the driver in a deadly hit-and-run accident.Police allege Pogorek hit by 81-year-old manJust before 5:30 p.m. Monday, Brigadier General John "Pogo" Pogorek, a 57-year-old commander of the New Hampshire Air National Guard was hit and killed on Crown Point Road in Rochester, New Hampshire.Police said the Strafford man had pulled over to secure the load on a trailer his Toyota Tundra was hauling. Investigators allege that while he was securing the load, 81-year-old Paul Clement, of Rochester, hit Pogorek with his Toyota Rav 4 and kept driving. Pogorek was...
Keller: Fear factor may be helping Biden hold the line with Democrats
The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. BOSTON - Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy. Before and after the meetings, most of them are publicly supporting the president."We're ridin' with Biden" "Was there more people saying Biden should step down or more people saying he should stay?" a reporter asked Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, a key Biden ally. Clyburn laughed. "We're ridin' with Biden," he said Others less...
T riders will be able to tap-to-pay beginning August 1
BOSTON - Starting August 1, the MBTA will no longer require a Charlie Card to ride parts of the T.The T says its new contactless pay system will be ready in August to be used on buses, the Green Line, the Mattapan Line trolleys and at subway fare gates.How does contactless pay work?Riders will be able to buy their fare using a tap-to-pay credit or debit card or a phone or smartwatch with a mobile wallet. Instead of reloading a Charlie Card, riders can tap their card or device on the reader wherever they see a contactless symbol.The MBTA said...
Massachusetts State Police union calls Trooper Proctor suspension "disappointing"
BOSTON – The Massachusetts State Police union called the decision to suspend Trooper Michael Proctor without pay for his conduct as lead investigator in the Karen Read case "disappointing."Proctor was suspended on Monday following a duty hearing. The suspension became effective immediately following the hearing.Trooper Proctor's text messages about Karen ReadThe veteran trooper was the lead investigator in Read's murder case. During his testimony, Proctor was forced to read what he called "regrettable" text messages he sent to friends, family and colleagues. The messages came to light as part of the federal investigation into the handling of Read's case. In one...
Devers skipping All-Star Game due to shoulder injury
BOSTON -- The Red Sox will only have two All-Stars in Texas next week, as third baseman Rafael Devers is bowing out of the Midsummer Classic due to a lingering shoulder injury.Boston manager Alex Cora made the announcement Tuesday afternoon at Fenway Park before the Red Sox opened a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics. Devers is in the Boston lineup Tuesday night, but the team would rather have him rest his shoulder next week than play in the All-Star Game."He's been grinding through a few things, especially his left shoulder," said Cora. "As a group, we believe this is...
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