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Customers suffer sting of big jump in heating costs (The Republican Editorials)
The following editorial is from the opinion page of The Republican newspaper in Springfield. It reflects views of the newspaper’s leadership and not necessarily those of MassLive.com. Readers are invited to share their opinions by emailing to letters@repub.com. Temperatures on Tuesday afternoon in Springfield rose into the 60s. Spring’s...
miltontimes.com
Shelter delivers a whole lot of love for dogs (and cats)
The success of constructing a new animal shelter in Milton has depended on a whole village and a whole lot of patience. The quest for a new Milton Animal Shelter has faded in and out of the town’s consciousness for 10 years or maybe 30. The new building is now mere days from opening.
The Enterprise
DA: Easton girl shot over $800 jacket; Brockton mayor won't seek re-election: Top stories
BROCKTON — A Brockton teenager accused of shooting a 16-year-old girl in the face during a robbery gone bad over an $800 designer jacket was ordered held without bail at his dangerousness hearing Tuesday in Taunton District Court Robert F. Sullivan, the 50th mayor of Brockton, announced he would not seek a fourth term in front of about 75 supporters, politicians and city hall employees in a press conference outside his office. The FBI claims a Bridgewater woman smuggled a potent form of fake cannabis to her fiancé , an inmate at the federal prison in Devens. A 12-year-old...
fallriverreporter.com
Two traffic stops by Massachusetts State Police due to dark window tint leads to arrests on drug and gun charges
Dark window tint continues to lead to arrests by Massachusetts State Police. According to Massachusetts State Police, while patrolling Route 146 in Uxbridge, a Trooper assigned to the Millbury Barracks stopped a vehicle with a heavily tinted windshield. The Trooper identified the driver and quickly learned his license was suspended. Upon further investigation, Troopers discovered the driver was wanted for charges related to an outstanding criminal case and placed him under arrest.
CBS Boston
Names of alleged clients in brothel bust read in court
The names of some of the alleged clients in a high-end brothel bust in Massachusetts were read aloud in Cambridge District Court on Friday. There are 28 alleged johns connected to a sex ring that was run out of upscale apartment buildings in Cambridge, Dedham and Watertown, as well as Virginia. Authorities say it catered to "wealthy and well-connected" customers. "They are doctors, they are lawyers, they're accountants, they are executives at high-tech companies, pharmaceutical companies, they're military officers, government contractors, professors, scientists," former U.S. attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy said at the time of the bust in November...
fallriverreporter.com
Fall River Police currently on scene investigating city shooting that claimed life of 20-year-old, family member in custody
Fall River Police are on scene of a shooting that took place on Saturday. According to police, earlier this afternoon, Fall River Police Department officers responded to a residence at 983 Rodman Street after receiving a 911 call reporting that a young man had been shot inside. Upon arrival, officers...
hoodline.com
Boston City Council Votes to Become Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ Community
In a bold move underscoring its commitment to inclusivity and protection for marginalized communities, Boston's City Council has passed a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ residents. The resolution was adopted with a resounding 12-1 vote, as reported by Boston's official government website. This action positions Boston as a leader in safeguarding the rights of individuals across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
fallriverreporter.com
Woman looking for help after delivery driver allegedly hit pet dog, put her in bag in Fall River
A pet owner is looking for help after she says her dog died after being hit by a vehicle in Fall River. According to Eliana, the dog’s owner, a driver that was delivering packages for Walmart ran over her 16-year-old chihuahua on Michael Street just before 6:00 p.m. on Friday.