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Milford Police reportedly bust illegal volleyball gambling operation
Local News Milford police estimated that the operation drew in tens of thousands of dollars every weekend night. Police in Milford recently shut down an illegal gambling operation that centered on backyard volleyball tournaments, according to multiple reports. Behind a home on Franklin Street, volleyball games were regularly held that could be bet on by […]
After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the U.S.
Politics Consumer groups have mostly focused on Live Nation Entertainment, the company that owns Ticketmaster. Fans arrive at Gillette Stadium for the Taylor Swift concert after riding the commuter line from Boston this past May. Fan frustration over getting tickets to Swift’s tour prompted Congressional hearings and multiple bills in state legislatures. Erin Clark/Globe Staff […]
When 5 million bees escaped from a truck, beekeepers swarmed to help
World News “My first thought was, ‘Wow, I survived,’” the driver said. “Then it was like, ‘Oh my goodness, all my bees.’” Beekeepers Terri Faloney, left, and Tyler Trute remove bees from a car after a truck carrying bee hives swerved, causing the hives to fall and release bees in Burlington, Ontario. Carlos Osorio/The Canadian […]
What you need to know about Biden’s new student loan repayment plan
Schools The White House estimates the SAVE plan could save the typical student loan borrower $1,000 a year on payments because it reduces the amount of income used to calculate monthly bills. President Joe Biden, seen with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, first announced the new income-driven student loan repayment plan in August 2022. Demetrius Freeman/The […]
Former N.H. state senator accused of spending COVID-19 relief loan on luxury cars
Crime According to the investigation, Sanborn fraudulently obtained $844,000 in funding from the Small Business Administration between December 2021 and February 2022. Republican hopeful for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District Andy Sanborn attends a debate, Sept. 6, 2018, at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press September […]
Gov. Healey continues break with state clemency trends by recommending 4 more pardons
Politics In recent years, Massachusetts has had one of the lowest clemency rates in the country. Gov. Maura Healey is changing that. Gov. Maura Healey has recommended four more people for pardons. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe In her second round this year, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is continuing to buck state clemency trends and traditions […]
Union Square MBTA station will be closed during Somerville’s Fluff Festival for 2nd straight year
Local News Union Square will close for 25 days starting Sept. 18 and won’t provide shuttles, complicating transportation to the annual festival. Union Square will close for 25 days starting Sept. 18. Vincent Alban For The Boston Globe For a second year in a row, the Union Square MBTA stop will be closed during Somerville’s […]
‘A horrible tragedy:’ 2-year-old Hull boy fatally injured at grandfather’s Cohasset auto repair shop, police say
Local News The boy was at Hajj Auto Care with his grandfather, who co-owns the garage. A 2-year-old Hull boy died Thursday after he was fatally injured at his grandfather’s auto repair shop in Cohasset, police say. Around 12:40 p.m., the boy was injured “as a result of an incident” at Hajj Auto Care on […]
Healey activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Local News The move comes after the governor declared a state of emergency several weeks ago because of the strain on the shelter system. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey. Steven Senne / AP, File By Associated Press updated on August 31, 2023 | 4:27 PM BOSTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday activated up […]
A Nebraska man was pulled over with his bull riding shotgun. He was let off with a warning.
National News “We’ve never dealt with anything quite like that before.” News Channel Nebraska via AP By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press updated on August 31, 2023 | 4:17 PM A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast Nebraska’s biggest city. Don’t worry, he didn’t steer. Norfolk Police Capt. […]