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Thousands participate in 21st annual Run to Remember in Boston
BOSTON — The 21st annual Run to Remember honoring fallen first responders and military members saw thousands of participants on Memorial Day in Boston. "I'm always looking forward to help them, show them the respect they deserve, and we remember them," one runner, Diego Lira, said. Over 3,500 runners...
Newton Police Superintendent George McMains named Acting Chief
On May 27, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Newton Police Superintendent George McMains has been named Acting Chief of Police. He joined the Newton Police Department in 1997. The Mayor explained that Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr. is on a leave of absence for personal reasons. Chief Carmichael was...
Cityline: A Roxbury multi-hyphenate shares his history
BOSTON — Topper Carew has roots in Roxbury; his talent and creativity have taken him to Hollywood where he produced Martin, one of this generation’s iconic sitcoms. Newscenter 5's Jessica Brown brings us a profile of Carew’s life and career. Learn more about his latest project This...
New England City Ranks #5 in the US for Most Expensive Cities to Buy a Home
Let’s talk about that New England city. You know, the one with the rich history, iconic sports teams, best events, and a wicked cool vibe. But there's something else about this city that's making headlines: it's outrageously expensive to own a piece of it. According to realtor.com, it turns...
A whale of a tale is coming to the Plimoth Cinema
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Just email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. We’ll accommodate as many listings as possible. Michael Packard is the...
Session 8: Prayers seemingly answered as final articles pass
"If there is a Higher Power, please let it have mercy on us and let this be the final night [of the 2024 annual Town Meeting]," said Town Moderator Greg Christiana at 8:03 p.m. May 20. He said this shortly after opening what was the eighth and final spring session.
2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-93
METHUEN - Two people died in a wrong-way crash on I-93 south in Massachusetts over Memorial Day weekend.The crash happened at about 2 a.m. Monday morning in Methuen. Massachusetts State Police said a 2020 Toyota RAV4, driven by a 53-year-old Quincy resident, was traveling in the wrong direction.Wrong-way driver hit two carsThe RAV4 hit a 2021 Toyota Camry head-on, killing the 21-year-old driver of that car who was also from Quincy. It then hit a third car, but the driver of that vehicle was not hurt.The RAV4 driver was taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.The crash forced all three lanes of 93 South to close for about three hours while police investigated. Neither the name of the wrong-way driver or the 21-year-old who was killed have been released.Police said the crash is still being investigated.Wrong-way crashes in MassachusettsWrong-way crashes result in 400 to 500 deaths every year across the United States. In 2022, MassDOT began testing wrong-way driver detection systems on Massachusetts highways as part of a $2.6 million pilot program on 16 ramps in the state. There have been more than 9,000 wrong-way crashes in Massachusetts since 2010, according to AAA northeast.
DA: Mass. man accused of misleading girlfriend into taking pill to end pregnancy
A Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with allegedly poisoning and misleading his girlfriend into taking a medication to end her pregnancy, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced.
Housing advocates press state lawmakers for solutions to high rents, low availability
BOSTON — While Massachusetts lawmakers have failed to act on the $4 billion housing bond bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey that promises to mitigate the state's housing crisis, state officials must invest in short-term solutions and emergency interventions while waiting for the benefits of the massive investment in public and private housing to pay off. ...
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