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A murderous romance or frame job? Things to know about Boston's Karen Read murder trial
A highly anticipated trial in Massachusetts involving a woman accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowbank is finishing its third week on Friday.The case has garnered national attention because the defense alleges that state and local law enforcement officials framed Karen Read and allowed the real killer to go free. John O’Keefe died in the Boston suburb of Canton on Jan. 29, 2022. His body was found on another officer’s front lawn, and the defense argues the homeowner’s relationship with local and state police tainted their investigation.A...
Here’s where people in Boston are looking to buy homes, ranked
A recent report by the social media site Stacker appears to confirm what anyone who’s tried to buy a house in Greater Boston over the last year or so already knows: There’s so little stock, and prices are so high, that many folks are looking beyond the Bay State’s borders for their dream house.
Sumner Tunnel closes for weekend
If you're driving through Boston this weekend, the Sumner Tunnel will be closed. The thoroughfare shut down Friday night and will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation continues its restoration project. The flashing sign warning drivers of the closure is bringing back bad memories for...
Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack finally identified, laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. Navy veteran Frank Hryniewicz was buried with full military honors Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery, more than 80 years after the Massachusetts native was killed when Japan launched its Dec. 7, 1941, attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii.
Former Bay State prison to become temporary housing for homeless, migrants
NORFOLK, Mass. (WJAR) — The former Bay State Correctional Center in Norfolk was decommissioned as a prison in 2015, but soon the facility will turn into temporary housing for homeless and migrant families. “We’ve been told it’s a combination of many residents, as well as Haitians, it really doesn’t...
Illegal Liposuction Procedure in Somerville, Ends the Life of a Woman
Getting a liposuction is a very serious procedure. Any individual who wants to obtain it has to be very well informed and consider everything about it. Such as information about the side effects, consequences, results and endless possibilities. Recently, cases have come about the fatal and harming consequences after undergoing these types of cosmetic procedures. One case in specific that ended tragically, is the one of a woman who ends up dead after undergoing an illegal liposuction procedure allegedly. The fact, that she decided to take this route and that the medical procedure was illegal makes matters worse, health wise. Performing such a serious procedure illegally, definitely jeopardizes the health of individuals extremely.
Firefighters respond to smoke at residential building in Boston
Authorities are fighting a fire in Boston early Saturday morning. Boston Fire says they responded to a fire on the 20th floor of the building on 75 St. Alphonsus Street. Authorities say they found the fire in the basement trash room and the smoked had traveled through the trash chute and filled the floors with smoke.
Single-family house in Wellesley Hills sells for $3.2 million
A spacious new house located at 11 Shaw Road in Wellesley Hills has new owners. The 3,154-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on April 25, 2024, for $3,150,000, or $999 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 10,679 square feet of land.
Newton dance school boasts long history and innovative approaches
Joanne Langione Dance Center is the oldest school of dance education for children in Newton, but it isn’t languishing in the past. With a new dance lab to help students improve in small groups, a thriving hip-hop dance-focused program, and an “un-convention” that aims to be a more welcoming environment than a standard huge dance convention, JLDC is offering an even better experience to Newton dance students than ever before.
Stoughton resident wins big through MA State Lottery promotion. Here's how much he won.
STOUGHTON — Lucky Stoughton resident Stephen Foley won $100,000 off a free lottery ticket he received as part of a recent Massachusetts State Lottery promotion, the Lottery announced on Thursday. The promotion, which ended on May 12, gave players who spent $4 or more on any draw or monitor...
Worcester Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Two Missing Teens from Milford
The Worcester Police Department has issued a plea for public assistance in the search for two missing teenagers, both originally from Milford but believed to be currently in Worcester. Ana Dias, 15, and Iara Neves, 16, have been missing and their whereabouts are urgently being sought by authorities. The police department disseminated details of the girls and their descriptions through a recent post on their Facebook page.
Boston Experience Weather Rollercoaster as Temperatures Swing from High 50s to 80 with Mixed Sun and Showers Ahead
Bostonians can expect a mixed bag of conditions for the seven-day stretch ahead, with temperatures ranging from the high 50s to near 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast teases with the possibility of sunshine but keeps rain in the narrative, hinting at what could be an uncertain week for anyone trying to make outdoor plans.
Budgets, staffing, and social media can all impact violence in schools, administrators say
School violence has been in the spotlight during the past few months with stabbings, fights and threats in many Massachusetts schools. This comes in the wake of the pandemic and a shift in the way students are disciplined. Many kids are struggling with their social-emotional health, peer pressure and the...
Tell us: Where do you take your parents for dinner in Boston?
Are your parents in town for graduation? Visiting for a summer trip? We want to know which Greater Boston restaurants you're eating at with them. Whether you’re a college senior graduating from college, a young professional who moved here for work, or maybe you’re a local whose family retired to Florida, there’s a unique stressor felt among these three groups around this time of year: the parent visit.
Newton woman teaching others to knit after it improved her mental health
NEWTON - For one Massachusetts woman, picking up a pair of knitting needles has helped her mental health. Now she's helping others do the same.Why knitting?"There's something about the repetition of it and the movement," said Kristen Lambert, founder of Third Piece.Lambert has been knitting now for 10 years. She started her business inspired by other women who turned to knitting in stressful times."Your brain and your body is allowed to be very mindful at that point in time," she explained.Now, she works to inspire others by going to businesses across New England, from local dentist offices to Google, helping...
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