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Victim of deadly Templeton dirt bike crash identified as Stow man
The victim of a deadly crash over the weekend in Templeton has been identified. Brian Olson, 25, of Stow succumbed to injuries he sustained after the dirt bike he was riding collided with a car in the area of 712 Patriots Road (Rte. 2A) at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.
Passengers banned after fight on Spirit Airlines flight to Boston
EAST BOSTON, Mass. — A group of passengers who got in a fight on a Spirit Airlines flight that was en route to Boston are now banned for life. The fight that happened on a flight from Myrtle Beach to Logan International Airport on Tuesday night was captured on cellphone video.
Chris and Julie Albert testified in Karen Read’s murder trial. Here’s what they said.
As Chris and Julie Albert took the stand Thursday, Read’s lawyers sought to highlight the Albert family’s extensive connections in Canton. Judge Beverly Cannone ended Thursday’s half-day court session with Julie Albert still under cross-examination from defense attorney David Yanetti. The trial is scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. Friday with a full day scheduled.
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Expansion Stalls Amid Financial Tensions with Everett
The highly anticipated expansion of the Encore Boston Harbor casino has hit a major roadblock, with Wynn Resorts putting a halt to the proposed $400 million development amid financial disputes with the city of Everett. The planned expansion, which included a new dedicated poker room, a second sports betting parlor, and various entertainment offerings was intended to solidify Lower Broadway's status as a vibrant destination district.
Mayor Michelle Wu Allocates $650K in Grants to Aid Boston Immigrant Workers with Legal Support
Mayor Michelle Wu's office is doling out a big check to non-profits in Boston that are hitting the frontlines to offer legal help to the city's immigrant workers. A cool $650,000 in grants from the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is going to 13 organizations ready to step up their game in assisting those navigating the labyrinth that is the U.S. immigration system, according to an announcement obtained by the City of Boston's official website. Each selected group is getting a piece of the pie, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to be used for anything from legal advice to helping folks know their rights at work.
Mexican national convicted of transporting 20kg of cocaine into Massachusetts for cartels
Defendant drove more than 30 hours from Texas to distribute the narcotics. “BOSTON – A Mexican man was found guilty yesterday by a federal jury in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy from which 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized during a traffic stop in Littleton in March 2023.
Burlington Police Search for Masked Gunman Following Early Morning Robbery at Gas Station
Burlington, Massachusetts cops are on the hunt for a masked gunman who held up a local gas station early Wednesday, officials say. The theft unfolded at the Mobil Gas station on 173 Bedford St. around the witching hour of 3:30 a.m., according to the Boston25News. The perpetrator, sporting a mask...
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