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World War II veteran from Cambridge honored in Washington, DC parade
WASHINGTON (WHDH) - As the country paid its respects on Memorial Day, a World War II Army veteran from Cambridge was honored in Washington, D.C. for his service. Marvin Gilmore, 99, was recognized at the American Veterans Center’s National Memorial Day Parade on Monday. The parade paid tribute to the sacrifice of those across the country who have served in the armed forces.
Former Boston Police Officer Sentenced to 20 Months for Assaulting Officers During Capitol Riot
A former Boston Police Department officer was handed a 20-month prison sentence for his role in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, where he assaulted law enforcement officers during the chaos when Congress was certifying the 2020 election results, according to the Department of Justice. Joseph Robert Fisher, 52, from Plymouth, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to charges of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and will face, alongside the prison time, two years of supervised release and a $2,000 restitution fee.
Man dies after being pulled from Lynn pond in suspected drowning
A 60-year-old man died after being pulled from a pond in Lynn Sunday night in a suspected drowning, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. The man was pulled from Sluice Pond around 11 p.m., the district attorney’s office said. First responders provided medical aid and took him to a local hospital, but he was later declared dead.
Man allegedly used deceased person’s identity to work at Massachusetts fire department
A man, who police are still unable to fully confirm his identity, was arrested last week for allegedly using the identity of a person that died in 2002 to get a job at a Massachusetts fire department.
Sale closed in Dorchester: $1.4 million for a duplex
A historic two-unit house located at 2 Fields Court in Dorchester has a new owner. The 1,958-square-foot property, built in 1905, was sold on March 14, 2024, for $1,375,000, or $702 per square foot. This two-story duplex comprises a total of three bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. There is a lone fireplace indoors. The property's lot measures 2,785 square feet square feet in area.
Sale closed in South Boston: $2.6 million for a triplex
A 4,404-square-foot three-unit house built in 1905 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 881 East Fourth Street in South Boston was sold on May 7, 2024. The $2,600,000 purchase price works out to $590 per square foot. This three-story triplex comprises a total of nine bedrooms and three baths. The home's external appearance showcases a flat roof design. Inside, there is one fireplace. Additionally, the house features a four-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property sits on a 4,062-square-foot lot.
Boston Police Issue Alert on Drug-Spiked Drinks, Urge Public to Use Safety Measures and Report Incidents
The Boston Police Department (BPD) has issued a stern warning about the risks of drugged drinks in social settings and is strongly urging victims to come forward. According to a recent community alert, invisibly dangerous substances like Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine can be easily slipped into drinks, leading to disorientation and leaving individuals vulnerable to harm.
Foggy start, Memorial Day is cooler with rain and thunderstorms possible
Keep an eye out for patchy fog if you will be traveling on Memorial Day, low clouds and light rain are possible through Monday morning and early afternoon. By late afternoon to early evening, a line of heavy downpours with embedded thunderstorms will begin to push over the area. Monday into very early Tuesday morning, the heaviest and nosiest round of rain and storms move through ahead of a cold front.
Massachusetts commemorates Memorial Day
More than 37,000 American flags are on display at the Boston Common in observance of Memorial Day -- each representing a Massachusetts service member who died in the line of duty. It's a tradition that began in 2010. This marks the 15th year that dozens of volunteers drilled holes in...
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