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Last eBay Employee Sentenced in Cyberstalking Campaign Against Massachusetts Couple
The final chapter in a harrowing tale of corporate overreach and cyberstalking has closed with the sentencing of Brian Gilbert, the last of seven former eBay employees embroiled in a campaign of harassment against a Massachusetts couple. Gilbert, who served as eBay’s Senior Manager of Special Operations for the Global Security Team, faced U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young in Boston and was handed a sentence that included time served, one year of supervised release, and a fine of $20,000, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts.
Almost 2 in 3 Massachusetts Democrats, left-leaning voters want Biden to step aside: Poll
A majority of Massachusetts Democrats or left-leaning voters say they want President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, according to a new survey. The Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll, released Friday, found 64 percent of Democratic or left-leaning voters in the historically progressive state say they want a different candidate to be the top of…
Could happy hour return to Mass.? Proposed measure would lift 40-year ban
BOSTON — It has been framed as a way to make Massachusetts “fun” and help revitalize downtowns across the state, but some sectors of the liquor industry claim the possible return of happy hour to the Bay State meddles with established business models and threatens the wholesale sector of the industry.
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school boys' lacrosse Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for boys' lacrosse. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA...
RNC, mobile methadone clinic, nursing home maltreatment, Victory Theater restoration
This week, following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, thousands of delegates from all over the U.S. and its territories traveled to Milwaukee to attend the 2024 Republican National Convention. We discuss the latest on the presidential race and hear from two Massachusetts delegates, Elizabeth Hinds-Ferrick and Michael Valanzola, about their support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Mass. Starbucks, hotels, businesses affected by CrowdStrike outage
BOSTON — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update that grounded flights, disrupted hospitals and knocked banks and media outlets offline Friday is affecting some Massachusetts businesses, hotels, gas stations and coffee shops offline. The CrowdStrike outage affecting Microsoft disrupted flights, banks and companies across the...
Three Columbian citizens residing in New York arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts; appear to be connected to International Theft Group
Three people believed to be part of a large-scale theft ring have been arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts. According to police, on Thursday, July 11, Braintree Police Detectives arrested three individuals on various charges in connection with a conspiracy to commit residential burglaries. The suspects appear to be connected to an organized International Theft Group. Also known as South American Theft Groups, these groups are known to use extensive surveillance, GPS technology, surreptitious video feeds, and counter- surveillance to establish patterns of behavior for their prospective victims.
Canton police investigate as bleach-filled balloons damage lawns of Karen Read supporters
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, say they are investigating after lawns were damaged by bleach-filled balloons. , have had their property damaged. Two of the victims filed police reports. "You can see it's got a splatter," Rita Lombardi said, pointing to her yard. It started as a small section of browning.
Shout Out To The Massachusetts Man Who Won Millions & Donated To Animals
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just donate their lottery winnings to animals in need. A Peabody man hit big on a scratch ticket, and instead of pocketing all the winnings, he had a better idea in mind. Paul Riley went to Summit Variety on Summit Street in Peabody and...
Sens. Markey and Sanders Plan to Force Steward CEO to Answer Questions in Congress
A congressional committee led by Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey plans to subpoena Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, after reports of financial mismanagement have led to the hospital chain declaring bankruptcy. In the course of its bankruptcy proceedings, Steward opened bids on its seven hospitals operating in Massachusetts,...
Ambulance rolls over on Interstate 95 north in Pawtucket
(WJAR) — An ambulance has rolled over on Interstate 95 north near School Street in Pawtucket. According to Rhode Island State Police, the crash occurred at around 8 p.m. State police said a private ambulance service van was side-swiped by another vehicle, lost control, and rolled over on the grass.
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