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Boston man fatally stabbed on Dorchester Avenue; police seek information
BOSTON — At about 9:59 p.m., on Friday, officers from the Boston Police Department assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a reported stabbing at 1879 Dorchester Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male victim with stab wounds. The injured man was quickly transported by Boston EMS to...
Two Massachusetts Counties Are Most Stressed Out In The Country
Times are tough, am I right, Massachusetts residents? I bet if you surveyed a random group of adults, 90% would say they were stressed out. Maybe 95%. It's the way of the world nowadays. Even more worrisome (which leads to. stress) is that, if you weren't already aware, too much...
Department of Public Health updates West Nile risk in Massachusetts
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said that eight municipalities are now considered to be at high risk from West Nile virus. The elevated risk level applies to Boston in Suffolk County and Abington, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Whitman in Plymouth County.
Man arrested for peeping into Roxbury home
BOSTON — Boston Police Department’s Youth Violence Strike Force apprehended 26-year-old John Furr in New Bedford on Thursday, Aug. 22, on charges related to a peeping incident in Roxbury. Furr was wanted on a warrant from Dorchester District Court for Secret Sexual Surveillance and Trespassing. He is scheduled...
8 Massachusetts communities now at high risk of West Nile virus, DPH warns
BOSTON — Public health officials warned Friday that eight Massachusetts communities are now at high risk for West Nile virus. According to the Department of Public Health, this elevated risk level applies to Boston in Suffolk County and Abington, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Whitman in Plymouth County.
Cartwright for SJC clerk for Suffolk County
Now really: A year ago, who would have predicted that the hottest political race in Boston would be for the mighty office of clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County?. Yet here we are, with the primary less than two weeks away and major political figures, unions, and...
Flash floods have deluged the Northeast. Climate change will only make them worse
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed an emergency declaration on Monday afternoon following deadly flash floods that killed two women. In a statement, the Democrat said that historic flooding had also washed out bridges and damaged multiple structures. As of mid-Tuesday morning, 15 state roads and two state parks remained closed in and around southwestern Connecticut.
Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty in 2021 Stabbing Death of his Wife
A Chelsea man will serve at least 25 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to stabbing his wife more than 40 times in 2021 before severely injuring himself, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden. Mario Mira 51, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the December 11, 2021 death of his estranged wife, Paula Andrea Ortiz, 47, at her Chelsea apartment. Judge Mary Ames sentenced Mira to life in prison, with parole eligibility after 25 years. Members of the Chelsea Police Department responded to the victim’s Stockton Street apartment at approximately 4:21 p.m. on December 11, 2021. There, they located Ortiz, who had suffered multiple stab and slash wounds.
Does More Money Spent On Students Affect Quality of Education?
As the largest city in Massachusetts, Boston spends the most on education. In 2023 Boston had $1.3 billion in total education expenditures. The system served 58,484 students – the most of any municipality in the Commonwealth. The sheer size of Boston means it has an outsized effect on education trends in the state, thus it’s important to understand whether increases in education funding have led to improved results for the district.
Primaries will decide several key local races
Yawu Miller is the former senior editor of the Bay State Banner. He has written for the Banner since 1988.... VIEW BIO. This week, many Democratic voters are laser-focused on their party’s national convention in Chicago. But while the party’s nomination of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is a foregone conclusion, local Democrats in the Boston area face competitive races in the often-overlooked state primary, which this year takes place Sept. 3.
Erin Murphy Announces Bid for Clerk of SJC for Suffolk County
Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy has announced her candidacy for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. The following is her announcement. “I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3rd. Over the past three years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve the vibrant and diverse communities of our great City as your At-Large City Councilor. I want to share with you why I am the best choice for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
Coastal flood statement issued for 4 Massachusetts counties until 3 a.m. Tuesday
A coastal flood statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:18 p.m. valid from 8 p.m. until Tuesday 3 a.m. for Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol counties. The weather service comments, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near...
Erin Murphy Announces Bid for Clerk of SJC
Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy has announced her candidacy for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. The following is her announcement. “I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3rd. Over the past three years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve the vibrant and diverse communities of our great City as your At-Large City Councilor. I want to share with you why I am the best choice for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
Erin Murphy Announces her Candidacy for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court
Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy has announced her candidacy for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court. The following is her statement:. “I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3. Over the past three years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve the vibrant and diverse communities of our great City as your At-Large City Councilor. I want to share with you why I am the best choice for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
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