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Stolen Car Tracked by ALPR System: New Mexico Police Arrest 62-Year-Old Massachusetts Man
Tucumcari, New Mexico – On August 20, 2024, a man from Massachusetts was taken into custody in New Mexico for operating a stolen car. After tracking the vehicle with the use of an advanced license plate reader system (ALPR), the New Mexico State Police made the arrest. When the...
Town Clerk’s Office Prepares for State Primary Election
The Massachusetts State Primary is coming up on September 3; early and mail-in voting have already been happening. Much goes into ensuring ballots are counted accurately, and this week will see Burlington’s Election Office following state law to be sure all requirements are met in advance of the big day.
Cambridge Police Investigate Gunfire Near St. Bartholomew's Church, Seek Community Help
The quiet of the evening was broken by the sound of gunfire on Harvard Street as the Cambridge Police Department responded to a shots-fired call in the vicinity of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. At approximately 8:32 p.m., officers rushed to the 200 block following multiple reports by concerned citizens and an alert from the city's ShotSpotter system. According to the CPD, no injuries have been reported in connection with the event, but the investigation remains open and ongoing.
Rarified Air: One Passionate Birder’s Big Year Quest with Gino Ellison
Thursday, August 29, 5:00 to 6:30 pm: Big Year Birder, Gino Ellison at Sawyer Free Library. How many different bird species could you dream of seeing, capturing a sound recording of, or photographing, from January 1 to December 31 of any given year? Have you ever considered doing an ABA (American Birding Association) Birding Big Year? How about a county or statewide Big Year? Why would you want to even do one? How does one plan out all the logistics to ensure that each of the important states are visited at the most opportune times? Can you do this alone, or do you need to seek out help? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, or are just interested in birds and birding, read on!
A Parliament of Owls: Donate Your Old Golf Equipment
Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. The following post was written by Will Goldstein, WHS’26. My only editorial comment is that I did not know we had another Goldstein goalie golfer coming up through the high school ranks and now I feel good about that considering we have 8 state titles to maintain… go ‘cats!
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
Midwest and Northeast Regions Dominate Realtor.com’s 2024 Hottest ZIP Codes
SANTA CLARA, CA — Realtor.com’s latest report reveals that the Midwest and Northeast regions are home to this year’s hottest ZIP codes, with Gahanna, Ohio’s 43230 securing the top spot for a second consecutive year. This trend highlights a shift towards areas that offer affordability and urban amenities.
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
Healey administration warned about crisis pregnancy centers. Now, it's being sued by one
An antiabortion center is suing the state and a nonprofit over the Commonwealth's public awareness campaign "highlighting the dangers and potential harm of anti-abortion centers." Your Options Medical, a chain of crisis pregnancy centers with locations in Brookline, Revere, Fall River and Hyannis, alleges the campaign that Gov. Maura Healey's administration touted earlier...
Massachusetts network hopes to address hoarding with research, training
Backed by new grant funding, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health intends to officially launch and expand a network dedicated to hoarding resources, as advocates look to introduce more strategies to support stable housing and homelessness prevention efforts. The Massachusetts Hoarding Resource Network will pursue policy research aimed at strengthening care and advocacy around hoarding conditions, as well as bolstering bilingual training to improve the reach of peer support groups. Members have been meeting informally in recent...
Emerson Board of Trustees announce policy on ‘institutional neutrality and mutual respect’
As part of a wave of announcements heading into the new school year, the Emerson College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a policy on institutional neutrality and mutual respect earlier this month. The board’s statement comes amid continued campus tension due to the arrests of 118 student protesters in April...
Psychedelics show promise treating mental health issues. But are they ready for primetime?
When Emily Oneschuk left the Navy in the spring of 2022 after more than four years of active duty, she was struggling with her mental health. The Wakefield native was an explosive ordnance disposal and diving officer. She was also grieving her brother, who was shot and killed by his roommate right before she joined the Navy.
Springsteen Was the First Rocker to Play Boston’s Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park has seen its share of action in the 100-plus years it has been active. For my money, the 2004 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees that led to Boston's first World Series title in 86 years was about as exciting as it gets.
Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
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