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Climate protest prompts closure of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, again
Local News The same group behind the protest that closed the Gardner Museum on the anniversary of its infamous art heist had planned a “peaceful field trip” to the museum Thursday. The courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. David L. Ryan / Boston Globe Staff, File For the second time this year, the Isabella […]
Lara disputes crash allegations, says report shows she was not driving double the speed limit
Local News After the crash, police said Councilor Kendra Lara was driving 53 mph in a 25 mph zone. But Lara says she hired a private company to examine the evidence, which shows she was only driving 27 mph. Councilor Kendra Lara. Nancy Lane/Pool Earlier this year, City Councilor Kendra Lara crashed a car into […]
Doctor in Nantucket yacht case held on $200,000 bail
Crime Scott Anthony Burke is facing a slew of drug and firearms charges after officials allegedly found cocaine, ketamine, guns, and ammunition aboard his yacht. Scott Anthony Burke appeared in Plymouth District Court Thursday for a detention hearing. He is facing several firearms and drug charges after a Sept. 5 incident aboard his yacht off […]
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in Oklahoma
Celebs “I’m just mouthing off like an idiot.” Zach Bryan performs at Festival d’ete de Quebec, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. Amy Harris / Invision / AP OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music star Zach Bryan was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly Thursday in northeastern […]
Separate Boston crashes leave cyclist, pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
Local News One crash occurred near Southampton and Ellery streets. The other occurred near Stuart Street. Boston police responded to two separate overnight crashes that left a cyclist and a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. The first occurred late Thursday night. Just before 11 p.m., officers responded to the area of Southampton and Ellery streets near […]
Update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out a significant security update
Technology To install the update, open Settings on your iPhone, then select “General” followed by “Software Update.” Apple iPhone 14 phones sit on display at an Apple Store at The Grove in Los Angeles, Sept. 16, 2022. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File By The Associated Press, Associated Press September 8, 2023 | 9:19 AM Apple […]
Vermont robbery suspect who eluded capture in a vehicle, on a bike, and a sailboat arrested, police say
Crime Eric Edson, 52, was wanted on accusations of a robbery of a store in Burlington on Aug. 24, impeding and assaulting two police officers, and the theft of a sailboat and vehicles. By LISA RATHKE, Associated Press September 8, 2023 | 8:29 AM A Vermont armed robbery suspect who police say eluded capture in […]
Former Boston head of school pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $40,000 of public money
Schools Naia Wilson embezzled money from New Mission School in Hyde Park and used it to pay for all-inclusive vacations for herself and her friends. Naia Wilson, the former head of New Mission High School in Hyde Park, pleaded guilty to misusing nearly $40,000 in school funds to pay for vacations for her and her […]
19-year-old woman shot and killed in Lawrence
Crime Angie Aristy was killed on Howard Street. No arrests have been made. Angie Aristy died in a fatal shooting in Lawrence on Wednesday night. GoFundMe A 19-year-old woman was killed in a fatal shooting in Lawrence Wednesday night, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s office. Police responded to a report of shots fired […]
Unborn child’s father and associate indicted for murder of pregnant Brockton woman found in Rhode Island pond
Crime Rhode Island residents Gary Gromkiewicz and Michael Lambert are accused of killing Leila Duarte DaLuz on Dec. 21, 2022. Rhode Island residents Gary Gromkiewicz and Michael Lambert are accused of killing Leila Duarte DaLuz, of Brockton, on Dec. 21, 2022. Rhode Island State Police A grand jury has indicted two men for the murder […]