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Mass. faces shortage of primary care doctors. One in Boston sees a solution
Massachusetts faces a deepening shortage of primary care physicians, as current doctors approach retirement and newcomers choose specialties over general care. Amid several efforts to increase the supply, one approach now before lawmakers was shaped by an Arlington doctor. “The problem is: If I am graduating from medical school and...
91-year-old woman greets drivers daily with a ‘Be kind’ sign
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (WBZ) - In Massachusetts, a 91-year-old woman is using a simple, heartfelt sign to take a stand in her community. Nearly every day for the past six years, the woman known as Sunny has stood quietly at a busy intersection near Boston with a simple message. Sunny said...
Myrtle the Turtle celebrates 54 years in Boston
Twice a day, tourists gather in Boston to watch a turtle eat. Not just any turtle, of course: this is Myrtle the Turtle, the oldest and most famous inhabitant of the New England Aquarium’s 4-story ocean tank. Wednesday marks the 54th anniversary of Myrtle's arrival in Boston, and she...
Man airlifted to Boston hospital after fiery moped crash in Lowell
A crash between a moped and a car on Merrimack Street in Lowell left a man severely injured around 2 p.m. on June 10., according to the Lowell Police Department. By the time Lowell officers arrived, smoke was coming from the moped in the middle of the street and the moped driver had severe burns. The moped driver was taken to a nearby hospital then airlifted to a Boston area hospital.
Boston Man Apprehended by Transit Police for Alleged Unarmed Robbery on MBTA Orange Line
Transit Police officers apprehended a 38-year-old man from Boston in connection with an unarmed robbery on the DTC Orange Line platform late Tuesday night. According to a post by the MBTA Transit Police, the incident occurred just before 11 PM when the suspect allegedly attacked another male and forcibly took his headphones.
Boston Man Charged in Assault Near Charles River, Bail Set at $1,000
A Boston man with a history of violent offenses has been arraigned for assaulting a man near the Charles River, according to the Suffolk District Attorney's Office. Charles Selph, 62, faced the court on May 28, charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following an incident that occurred on the night of May 23.
Randolph Man Arrested for Unlawful Firearm Possession During Traffic Stop in Mattapan
Early Tuesday morning, a regular patrol by the Anti-Crime Unit of Mattapan's District B-3 resulted in the arrest of 31-year-old Randolph resident Tahre Mims on firearm charges, as Boston Police reported. Officers pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Harvard Street and Morton Street around 1:00 AM due to missing and obstructed license plates.
Boston Police Delight Kids with Mini Cruiser at 'Touch a Truck' Event During Charlestown Parade Week
Over the weekend, amidst the festivities of Charlestown Parade Week, Boston's youngest citizens got the chance to get behind the wheel—a miniaturized one, at that. The Boston Police Department's District A-1 Community Service Office participated in the 'Touch a Truck' event, showcasing an array of vehicles for families to explore and introducing a pint-sized addition to their fleet: a mini cruiser designed for kids.
Former Boston 25 anchor Vanessa Welch joins financial sector
Welch, who left Boston 25 last month, will work "to help stakeholders understand the meaning and implications of financial concepts," financial services company Empower announced Tuesday. Honing her skills from behind a news desk, former Boston 25 News anchor Vanessa Welch became a pro at distilling complex information into broadcasts...
Boston police investigating person’s death in North End
Boston homicide detectives went to a residence on Lewis Street in the North End Monday morning to investigate the death of a person, police said. A 911 caller reported finding their cousin dead at 9:47 a.m. Monday at 40 Lewis St., Officer Mark Marron, a Boston police spokesman, told MassLive.
Ranjan Thapa, Boston Uber driver who faced high-profile rape charge, acquitted at trial
A Boston-area Uber driver who faced a swarm of news coverage after he was accused of raping an intoxicated female passenger in 2018 was acquitted in a trial last year, according to court records and prosecutors. The Suffolk District Attorney’s Office, which prosecuted the case, did not publish a press...
Record Heat Ahead for the East Coast
A warmup is coming to the East Coast, and not just the Southeast but all the way to the Northeast with the potential to tie or break records on Friday in D.C. and Philly. Highs soar into the mid and upper 90s, running about 10° above average for major cities along I-95. It is thanks to a ridge of high pressure that migrates back to the East, bringing with it heat and humidity to the eastern seaboard.
Savenor's Butcher Shop and Market in Boston's Beacon Hill is closing
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A Boston institution for high-end meats and more is shutting down, though its other location will remain in operation. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Savenor's Butcher Shop and Market in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood is closing its doors, with a sign out front at the Charles Street shop indicating that its last day in business will be Saturday, June 22, and that its shop on Kirkland Street in Cambridge will continue on (Audrey says that it owns the Cambridge building and that its wholesale division will remain in operation as well). This comes on the heels of the news announced last month in a Boston Globe article that Wulf's Fish has acquired Savenor's, though it appeared at the time that both Savenor's locations would remain open.
Violent Boston Gang Member Member Who Posed With Firearms on Snapchat Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison
A Boston-area man was sentenced on Friday, June 7, 2024 for illegally possessing a firearm while under house arrest for three state firearm charges. Trevon Bell, 27, of Boston and Lynn, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 78 months in prison, and three years of supervised release. Bell pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in November 2023.
Top investigator in Karen Read murder case questioned over inappropriate texts
BOSTON (AP) — Defense attorneys for a woman accused of leaving her Boston police officer boyfriend for dead in a snowbank grilled the lead investigator Wednesday about a series of offensive and inappropriate texts he wrote about the suspect during the investigation. Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor also acknowledged...
Developer wants Quincy pub closed. Bar owner suing while paying big rent increase
QUINCY – A small Irish pub in Quincy Center is suing its landlord, one of the city's largest developers, for $1.32 million, according to court filings. Gerry Hanley and his wife, Diane Hill, owners of Paddy Barry's Ales and Spirits at 1574 Hancock St., claim that their landlord, a subsidiary of real estate developer LBC Boston, violated their lease by rejecting their five-year lease extension option and ordering them to vacate the premises by June 1...
Drunk Wakefield Man Threatens To Blow Up Store During Fight With Security: DA
A drunk Wakefield man is facing multiple charges after he got into a physical fight with Primark security, tried to steal something from the store, and then threatened to blow up the building when he lost, authorities said. Williams Rodriguez-Juarez, 24, is charged with unarmed robbery, making…
Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads
BOSTON (AP) — A major defense contractor was sued Tuesday over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads. The class action filed in federal court in Boston accuses RTX Corporation of posting ads that target younger workers at the expense of their older peers in violation of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, and the Virginia Human Rights Act.
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