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Prosecutors to bring new DNA evidence in case of Sandra Birchmore’s killing
New DNA evidence will be presented by prosecutors against former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, the man accused of killing a pregnant 23-year-old woman they said he began sexually exploiting when she was a teenager, according to court documents. Prosecutors will bring forward “expert testimony regarding DNA testing in this...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Woman wins final $1 million prize in $5 game
A woman from Massachusetts won the last $1 million grand prize in a $5 scratch ticket game that was released over two years ago. Colleen Robitaille, of Pittsfield, won $1 million from the “Electric 7s” scratch ticket game. This was the third and final grand prize to be claimed in the game, which was released on July 12, 2022.
Appeals court tosses prior conviction of Dejan Belnavis, man accused in double murder
The state appeals court on Thursday threw out two assault and battery convictions of Dejan Belnavis – one of two men accused of fatally shooting Chasity Nuñez and her young daughter Zella in March – stemming from a 2021 gun-involved altercation at the Walmart store in Worcester. A three-judge panel of the appeals court found that the officers who had identified Belnavis using surveillance cameras did not have "sufficient relevant familiarity" with him to make a convincing...
New Rankings Show That, YES, Massachusetts Residents Are Unfriendly
Here's a question, Massachusetts residents: How often do you run into rude or unfriendly people during your average day in the Commonwealth? I would have to say that, on average, I probably deal with at least one unfriendly person a day. And that is not exaggeration, sadly. Whether you agree...
Sale closed in Shrewsbury: $1.2 million for a four-bedroom home
A 2,512-square-foot house built in 1996 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 15 Country Way in Shrewsbury was sold on Sept. 20, 2024, for $1,200,000, or $478 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's external structure has a hip roof design, covered with shingles (not wood). Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house includes a garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.5-acre.
MacKenzie Scott just gave $7 million to a Boston nonprofit
The donation is the largest single individual gift in Jewish Vocational Service's history. A Boston workforce development nonprofit announced on Thursday that it received its largest single individual gift in its history — $7 million — from philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott. The unrestricted donation was given to...
Furever Friday: Meadow looking for a forever home
Meet Meadow, a young puppy full of life and love. Clifford is a 3-month-old mix “as sweet as a sugar cookie and cuddly as your favorite teddy bear.” Meadow does great with other dogs and loves exploring and discovering new things. Meadow came to the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton from down south. She is currently fostered in a home with her friend Stella and would love a home with another dog.
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