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Karen Read murder case: Judge sets 2025 date for retrial
A Massachusetts judge has scheduled the retrial in Karen Read's murder case for early next year, three weeks after declaring a mistrial in the high-profile case. Read was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022. Prosecutors allege she hit O'Keefe with her car and left him to die in the middle of a snowstorm after the two got into an argument earlier in the day. Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case on July 1 after the jury said it was unable to reach a unanimous consensus on the fifth day of deliberations. The Norfolk District Attorney's Office said following the mistrial that it planned to retry the case. During a status hearing on Monday, Cannone proposed Jan. 14, 2025, for a pretrial conference and Jan. 27, 2025, as the new trial date.
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
Overnight Hydrant Flow Testing to Occur at 193 Boston Tpke. on 7/23
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. until approximately 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24th, the Water & Sewer Division will be performing overnight hydrant flow testing in the vicinity of the Lakeway Commons Business District located at 193 Boston Turnpike. This work includes flowing water through a hydrant, which could lead to discolored water in the area.
Millbury unveils new fire department headquarters
MILLBURY, Mass. - Millbury celebrated the dedication of its new fire department headquarters on Sunday. Town leaders were on hand for a ribbon cutting to mark the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art facility. The fire station is located at 130 Elm St. at the site of a former school....
Six Sleepy Hollow High Students Excel in Photo Contest
Six Sleepy Hollow High School students finished in the Top 100 at the 2024 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Summer Meeting earlier this month in Boston, Massachusetts. At that same event, held from July 6-10 at The Westin Boston Waterfront, high school physics teacher Leila Madani was an invited...
Open Streets Boston Goes Big For Jamaica Plain
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — It was clear skies and clear roads for the largest Open Streets Boston event of the summer Sunday. The third annual Open Streets Boston closes more than a mile of roads to vehicular traffic in six neighborhoods on six different weekends, letting local businesses expand into the street and creating safe room for games, music, community tabling, and more.
Jason Miech '18: Working to Combat Climate Change
Jason Miech's early fascination with outer space, coupled with his outstanding academic record and determination, propelled him from Emmanuel College to a postdoctoral research position at NASA. His research contributes to a deeper understanding of the gases and pollutants that drive climate change. After graduating from Emmanuel, Miech ’18 was...
Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House
BOSTON – The State House and Senate recently sent Governor Healey an overhaul of the state’s gun laws. House Bill 4885, or An Act modernizing firearms laws, passed through the State House on a 124-33 vote and the Senate by a vote of 35-5. The Bill includes provisions such as raising the age to own […] The post Gun Reform Bill Passes Through State House appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Fenway Concertgoers Say This Was the ‘Best Performer Ever’ in Massachusetts
Fenway Park feels magical for so many reasons, even when the Red Sox aren't playing a ball game. It's one of the best venues for a concert in the summertime, because the overall vibes still seep into the atmosphere at nighttime. My first concert at Fenway Park was Morgan Wallen, and I'll never forget it. From getting to the venue early enough to hit Caskin' Flagon beforehand then hitting Fenway Johnnie's afterwards, it's just an overall fun experience.
Kristin Chenoweth Stuns in Tiny Tank Top, Reese Witherspoon Reacts
Broadway and Hollywood star Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, The West Wing) stars in the new musical, The Queen of Versailles, which is based on the true story of Jackie Siegel, wife of Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel, who built a 90,000 sq. ft. mansion in Florida which they called Versailles as it was modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) plays Jackie’s billionaire husband.
Karen Read Homicide Trial Update: A Motion Hearing, a Juror in Fear, Charges of Targeted Vandalism, and of Course a Netflix Doc on the Way
I know the look. I've seen it before and I see it now with alarming frequency as time passes and the problem only gets worse. The pale skin. Dry mouth. Hollow, glassy eyes doing a middle distance stare that looks right through you, sizing you up. Interested in nothing about you other than evaluating whether or not you can hook them up. "Are you holding?" they might say. Curiously both angry and yet somehow indifferent toward you when you tell them "I got nothing for you."
North Shore property sales, July 15 – July 21, 2024
If you would like your name removed for privacy reasons, email news@thelocalnews.news. Previous North Shore property sales can be found here. 7/16/2024Hudson, Marshall RGhiura, Diana M7 Beechwood Cir Lot 18$1,000,000. 7/15/2024Quinn, John SMorrill, Dominick310 Ipswich Rd Lot 1$780,000. 7/18/2024John Ferrigno Revocable TrustPollard, Theodore531 Main St$625,000. Essex property sales. No sales...
Making the case for Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as the NBA’s greatest of all time
When it comes to debates on who the NBA’s G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) is, a number of familiar faces are usually discussed. Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are staples of such conversations. But Boston Celtics legendary small forward Larry Bird has a claim to G.O.A.T. status as well, with The Hick From French Lick (as he is sometimes called) deserving inclusion in any discussion on the greatest player of all time in the NBA. Three titles, Olympic gold, three regular-season and two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player awards, a dozen All-Star nods, and 10...
Red Sox pitcher not traveling to Colorado for medical reason
The Boston Red Sox used top reliever Kenley Jansen in a surprising situation on Sunday night. Now we know why. Jansen will not be accompanying his Red Sox for their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo. Jansen has an irregular heartbeat. He has needed his heart shocked three different... The post Red Sox pitcher not traveling to Colorado for medical reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Larry Bird knew he was ‘struggling’ after winning two MVP awards: “I don’t have the skills that a lot of other players do”
Despite entering the 1985-86 campaign as the two-time reigning MVP, Larry Bird didn't shy away from acknowledging his scoring and shooting slump.
Ohtani's 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes and Jason Heyward also connected as Los Angeles swept the three-game series.It was the 25th time the Dodgers launched at least six homers in a game and first since 2022 against Kansas City. Five came off Boston starter Kutter Crawford (6-8).Jarren Duran, the MVP of last Tuesday's All-Star Game, homered and drove in four runs for the Red Sox (53-45), who fell a game behind the...
An emergency Red Sox-Angels trade to end Alex Cora's bullpen madness
Things haven't gone to plan for the Boston Red Sox coming out of the All-Star break, even though no one in their right mind would've ever thought it would be easy. Despite having late-game leads in the first two contests against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Alex Cora's team has watched his bullpen cost him the game and drop back into a tie for the third AL Wild Card spot.
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