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A Former Postal Service Worker Has Been Charged With Mail Theft
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A former postal service worker has been indicted by a federal grand jury of theft of mail and theft of government funds, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. The individual, Michael Murray, 36, of Lynn, was charged with one count of...
Another cold start, but milder temperatures expected for the weekend
We had another widespread hard freeze across all of New England with freeze warnings Friday morning in southern New England and along the coast. Temperatures dropped to the 20s in many more spots compared to Thursday morning. This afternoon will be nice and sunny again thanks to high pressure settling in.
Opening statements in Karen Read’s trial begin Monday morning, but with a change of courtroom
Prosecutors and lawyers for Read will each have 45 minutes to give jurors a glimpse into their respective cases. murder trial deliver their opening statements Monday, they’ll do so from a smaller courtroom than initially planned. Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone shifted the trial to the “much smaller”...
‘True monster’: Man convicted of raping, killing Mass. teacher pleads guilty in brutal assault case
A man convicted in the rape and death of a Massachusetts high school teacher more than a decade ago when he was a teenager pleaded guilty Friday to charges in connection with a separate assault case.
Franklin Park Zoo welcomes three new baby animals (photos)
The Franklin Park Zoo has welcomed three new baby animals to the Boston zoo so far this spring — a Hartmann’s mountain zebra, a yellow-billed stork and a wattled crane, the zoo announced this week. A male Hartmann’s mountain zebra was born April 24 to parents Khumalo, 5,...
Smoky fire at Steel & Rye contained quickly
Steel & Rye restaurant will remain closed temporarily after a smoky fire in the kitchen area was discovered in the early hours of April 20. Restaurant owner Dan Kerrigan said on April 22 that they are still working to determine when the restaurant may be able to reopen. He praised...
Son Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Exorcism’ Drowning of Banker Dad
A Massachusetts man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Thursday in the drowning death of his father, who died during an attempted exorcism in 2021.Jack Callahan, 22, was found guilty on one count of involuntary manslaughter after an eight-day trial and about 25 hours of jury deliberations, Plymouth County prosecutor Timothy Cruz said.On June 28, 2021, then-19-year-old Jack Callahan allegedly went to Boston to pick up his father, Scott, who had noted substance abuse issues, from a bar. The two men had then taken a rideshare home together, which dropped them off at a park. After some time, the two of...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Massachusetts high schools. How the South Shore fared
Norwell High School is the best high school on the South Shore, according to a new U.S. News & World Report list of 2024 best public high schools rankings for the U.S. A total of 13 South Shore high schools cracked the Top 100 in Massachusetts. The rankings, which rate...
Boston's Spring Whimsy: Week of Sunshine, Showers, and Temperature Swings Forecasted
Bostonians can look forward to a mixed bag of weather this week with moments of sunshine interspersed with chances of showers, according to forecasts from National Weather Service and Boston 25 News. A smattering of rain and potential thunderstorms is expected later today, with temperatures peaking at a pleasant 61 degrees before dropping to a cooler 33 degrees by nightfall.
Kingston Carnival to require chaperones for teens after fight in Weymouth
KINGSTON - Fiesta Shows is making some changes to its entry policy following a fight that broke out among teens at its carnival in Weymouth last Friday night. Fists were seen flying and a young crowd cheering on two young girls captured on cellphone video. Brenda Martinez, 13, was in the crowd. "I was just scared at first, everybody saw the fight and was coming in and pushing us just to get the video," said Martinez. Her mother Jessica Figueroa was waiting in the parking lot of the Weymouth carnival and saw the commotion....
There’s a Smorgasbord of Boston Food Festivals Happening This Weekend
It’s sunny outside, the temperature is rising, and spring is in full swing around the city. To celebrate, get outside and check out one of the multiple food festivals happening around town this weekend, from the long-awaited return of Japan Festival Boston to the Big Queer Food Fest in Downtown Boston. Check out details on everything below:
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