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First severe thunderstorms of the season possible in Massachusetts
BOSTON - The WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of some thunderstorms on Wednesday in Massachusetts.For the first time this spring, we will have a decent shot at some thunderstorms during the day Wednesday. The parameters are not all there for a major severe weather event in New England ... this will be nothing like what is expected to unfold across parts of the Ohio River Valley Monday through Monday night. This could end up being a major, higher end, severe weather event for the Midwest.We will essentially get the remnants of this system Wednesday,...
Mayor Wu Expands Boston's Neighborhood Services Team With Three New Liaisons
Mayor Michelle Wu is beefing up her team with new blood in the Office of Neighborhood Services. The City of Boston announced today that three new liaisons have been appointed to serve as the boots on the ground in various Boston neighborhoods. Joining the ranks are Anthony Nguyen for Mid-Dorchester, Josh McCorkle for Roslindale, and Maccon Bonner handling a chunk of Boston that includes Mission Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay.
Boston Federal Jury Convicts Mexican Man in Massive Cocaine Trafficking Operation from Texas to Massachusetts
A Mexican national is now facing a potential life sentence after a federal jury in Boston found him guilty for his role in a massive cocaine trafficking operation. Erasmo Lira-Mendez, the 39-year-old defendant, was nabbed with a whopping 20 kilograms of cocaine in Littleton, Massachusetts, as reported the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Trucker acquitted in deadly crash asks for license back, but state says he contributed to accident
CONCORD (AP) — A commercial truck driver who was acquitted of causing the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire testified at a hearing Wednesday on his request to reinstate his suspended license, while a lawyer for the state said he still played a role in the 2019 crash.
Next Step in High School Project To Be Decided May 20
The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a $493 million bond authorization for the construction of a new Revere High School at Wonderland at its May 20 meeting. “This language went through the bond council and the MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) for approval,” said Mayor...
Mayor Keefe Welcomes Ciara Barber To Revere During Special Tour of City Hall: Nine-Year-Old Is Visiting All 351 Cities and Towns in Commonwealth
Mayor Patrick Keefe and his staff provided Ciara Barber with a very special day last Thursday (May 2) at Revere City Hall. Ciara, a 9-year-old student from Worcester, was visiting her 343rd community on a yearlong tour of each of the city and town halls in Massachusetts. The trip to Revere was part of the family’s ongoing “Town Hall Project.”
Massachusetts State Police traffic stop in Boston leads to seizure of rifle, ski mask, magazines
“On Saturday, one of our members assigned to SP Tunnels in Boston conducted a traffic stop for numerous vehicle violations. During the course of the stop, the operator of the vehicle admitted to being impaired and having open firearms charges. Following our Trooper’s investigation, a rifle, 3 magazines, a ski...
Father says Harmony Montgomery's brother is being silenced at sentencing
BOSTON - The adoptive father of Harmony Montgomery's seven-year-old brother says his son Jamison is being silenced as a judge limits victim impact statements at the sentencing of Adam Montgomery for his daughter's murder. "His voice was silenced for so long; Harmony's voice was silenced for so long. We won't let that happen," said Johnathan Miller, who along with his husband Blair Miller is not allowed to give statements on Thursday. "They're saying we can't speak on Jamison's behalf. It has to be his exact words related to the murder," said Miller.Jamison has yet to...
Police Log 5/9/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests Marcus Pickering, 42, was arrested on the charge of breaking […] The post Police Log 5/9/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
Lee the Horselogger makes his way through Cheyenne on his way to Boston
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - “I travel to see nursing homes to meet people, go to schools, I do my show and tell, this is a horse, you know a lot of people have never seen a horse”, says Lee the Horselogger. Lee the Horselogger left East...
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