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Two Massachusetts men seriously injured in New Hampshire UTV crash
Local News While traveling down a steep incline the UTV flipped over and hit a tree, officials said. Two Massachusetts men were seriously injured in a utility task vehicle (UTV) crash in Berlin, New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. 26-year-old Dezheng Hong of Quincy was the passenger of a […]
Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca steps down from Healey Administration
Politics No reason was provided as to why Fiandaca is stepping down from her role only eight months into the position. Gina Fiandaca will step down as transportation secretary after only eight months in the role. Photo by Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca will prematurely step down from her role as Gov. Maura […]
Sumner Tunnel reopening: What to know and when it will be closed next
Local News Some changes will occur with the reopening of the tunnel, but they are simply the MBTA going back to providing normal service. The Sumner Tunnel closed for repairs for two months this summer. MassDOT East Boston and North Shore residents rejoice! After two months of longer commutes, the Sumner Tunnel closure is ending […]
Faculty member shot and killed in a campus building, says University of North Carolina official
Crime Law enforcement and first responders gather on South Street near the Bell Tower on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Kaitlin McKeown/The News & Observer via AP By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press August 28, 2023 | 6:54 PM CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — […]
A rescue helicopter crashed into a Florida apartment complex, killing fire captain and a resident
National News The tail rotor of a Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire-Rescue helicopter is seen in the backyard of a home after crashing on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, near Fort Lauderdale. Fla. Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP By TERRY SPENCER, Associated Press August 28, 2023 | 5:46 PM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A medical […]
State trooper in critical condition after crash with suspected drunk driver in Utah
Local News “We know him to be a fighter and one who stands up for the things he believes in. He has already defied the odds and continues to fight this very minute here in this hospital for his life.” Massachusetts State Police trooper Matthew McRae’s family said he is fighting for his life after […]
‘Lady of the Dunes’ case officially closed; husband to blame for brutal murder, DA says
Local News For decades, authorities could not identify the body of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed sometime in the summer of 1974. More than 49 years since Ruth Marie Terry’s body was found near Provincetown, becoming known as the “Lady of the Dunes,” authorities have officially closed the investigation into her death. Images of […]
Suspect arrested in connection to Marlborough hit-and-run that sent child to the hospital
Local News The child’s mother said he was hospitalized with serious injuries. Police have arrested a suspect in connection to Sunday’s hit-and-run in Marlborough, where an SUV reportedly hit a child on a bicycle and then fled the scene. “A car has been seized and the suspect will be transported to the Marlborough District Court […]
There’s a new sign meant to curb Storrowing
Local News The Department of Conservation and Recreation is imploring motorists to pay attention to their surroundings this moving season. The new “Cars Only” sign at the entrance to Storrow Drive on David G. Mugar Way. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff In Boston, this time of year isn’t just move-in season. It’s also Storrowing season, much to […]
In Marblehead, furor and speculation reign over an ousted superintendent
The Boston Globe Marblehead Superintendent John Buckey was forced to resign from his post just one month after the School Committee gave him a favorable performance review. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff By Deanna Pan, The Boston Globe updated on August 28, 2023 | 11:57 AM MARBLEHEAD — When John Buckey arrived in this charming seaside town […]