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Who keeps a $70K engagement ring? Case goes before Massachusetts court
BOSTON – When an engagement breaks down, who gets to keep the ring? A case deciding just that was argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Friday.The state's highest court heard arguments from lawyers representing Bruce Johnson and Caroline Settino, who were briefly engaged in 2017. According to court documents, Johnson bought the engagement ring from Tiffany's in Boston, paying more than $70,000. Shortly after the pair became engaged, the relationship ended. So who gets the engagement ring?Massachusetts law considers an engagement ring a "conditional gift," saying the gift giver can get the ring back if they are found to be without fault...
See all homes sold in Suffolk County, Sept. 1 to Sept. 7
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Suffolk County reported from Sept. 1 to Sept. 7. There were 107 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,099-square-foot home on Parkton Road in Jamaica Plain that sold for $799,999.
Braintree-based trust can now afford a few more lobster rolls. How much it won in Lottery
Maine style or Connecticut? The beneficiary of a trust in Braintree has plenty of money now to explore both lobster roll options. And a little extra for some onion rings on the side. ...
Weekend To Do List: Fall festivals and touch-a-truck event
BOSTON - Get in the fall spirit this weekend with fairs in Rutland and Sterling, plus a touch-a-truck event for the little ones in Attleboro!Fall Artisan Festival at Lilac Hedge FarmVisit Lilac Hedge Farm in Rutland for their fall artisan fest. With an array of artisans, local crafts, live music and more, there's something for everyone! Enjoy food and drinks like hot dogs and local beers and ciders from the farm and bar and kitchen. Don't forget to take in the views and check out the farm animals too on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Afternoon music from 1...
How did the Abington High football team make it onto ESPN's SportCenter Top 10?
DUXBURY -- The first touchdown of the Ed Reilly Era of Abington High football was a memorable one. With the Green Wave facing a fourth-and-15 on its first drive of the season, senior quarterback Michael Reilly (the coach's son) went deep down the left sideline, hoping to connect with junior Ryan Solimini. It appeared that the ball would be just beyond Solimini's reach, but he left his feet, extended fully and made a sensational catch for a...
Chelsea man bit part of officer’s ear off, held without bail, DA say
A man from Chelsea is being held without bail after biting off a piece of an officer’s ear during a domestic violence call last week, according to a press release from Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office. Carlos Sanabria, 27, was charged with mayhem, strangulation, assault and...
'It's incredibly prevalent': Boston police, local leaders warn of spiked drinks for new students
While college students are settling into their fall semester, Boston Police and local leaders are warning of spiked drinks at local bars – and advising students how they can stay safe.
Boston College beats Duquesne 56-0
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports WriterBOSTON - Thomas Castellanos threw for 234 yards and four touchdowns in the first half before new Boston College coach Bill O'Brien went to his bench on Saturday as the Eagles followed up their upset of then-No. 10 Florida State by thrashing FCS Duquesne 56-0. Castellanos completed 9 of 10 passes, including TDs of 72, 49, 30 and 4 yards - all to different receivers. Lewis Bond caught five passes for 98 yards and a 49-yard TD - all in the first half - and Reed Harris caught a 72-yard score. After going nowhere on its first...
Ex-Stoughton officer charged with killing pregnant woman wants hearing canceled
BOSTON - Former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell, accused of killing a pregnant woman in 2021, has filed a request in federal court asking for his detention hearing next week to be canceled. Farwell was arrested on August 28. A grand jury indictment alleges that Farwell strangled 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore to death inside her Canton apartment, and then staged the scene to make it look like she had died by suicide. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. He is due back in court on September 12 for his rescheduled detention hearing. On Saturday morning, he requested that hearing...
A defensive TD and blocked punt, Taunton football stars all over against New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD— Momentum is always key in the game of football, and it can change at a moment's notice. Taunton High football (1-0) took it all to start Saturday, needing just an offensive snap before senior running back Carlos Cruz found a gap and ran through for the 44-yard touchdown with 8:18 left in the first quarter. ...
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