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Teen with ‘violent history’ toward police punched trooper in the face, police say
Crime State Police said the 17-year-old had a “violent history toward police” and three prior arrest warrants. A Cohasset teen turned himself in Sunday morning after allegedly punching a trooper and fleeing the scene two days prior, according to a release from State Police. The 17-year-old, whose name was not listed in the press release […]
After a summer lull, wastewater indicates COVID is coming back
COVID With back-to-school season and cooler weather on the horizon, Boston health officials said the increase in COVID-19 levels is worth noting. Wastewater data from eastern Massachusetts shows levels of COVID-19 climbing slightly in recent weeks. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff As summer winds down, the concentration of COVID-19 in Greater Boston’s wastewater appears to be on […]
What to know about the mysterious disease plaguing Massachusetts’ beech trees
Environment There is no proven treatment for beech leaf disease, which threatens trees in forests and yards alike. A century old Beech tree in Swampscott that will be cut down this month. It suffers from a relatively new illness plaguing trees across the Northeast. Erin Clark/Globe Staff In the coastal town of Swampscott, Mass., the […]
Photos: Fisherman’s Feast takes over the North End
Neighborhoods The ‘Flight of the Angel’ tradition capped off a weekend of food, music, and parades celebrating Boston’s Italian-American community. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe Boston’s North End community threw its 113th annual Fisherman’s Feast this weekend, a four-day celebration of the neighborhood’s Italian roots. This year’s Feast featured multiple processions through the streets […]
19-year-old driver dies in crash after fleeing from troopers in Belchertown, police say
Crime The vehicle’s engine block was found on the second floor of a home after the violent crash, according to state police. A 19-year-old man who allegedly fled in his car from state police attempting to pull him over in Belchertown died after crashing his vehicle Sunday evening, according to a Massachusetts State Police press […]
LEGO reveals location for its new Boston office
Business The beloved toymaker will relocate its Americas headquarters to Back Bay in 2026. The LEGO Group plans to relocate its Americas headquarters to 1001 Boylston St. in Boston by the end of 2026. Building rendering: Elkus Manfredi Architects LEGO’s plan to relocate its Americas headquarters to Boston is coming together, brick by brick. Lego’s […]
Dog who ate Boston man’s passport ahead of Italian wedding celebration is suddenly a celebrity
Local News Chickie, which is short for chicken cutlet, “is a really well-trained dog,” supposedly. Many dog owners have at least one story like it. The dog ate their homework (no, really), a special keepsake, a nice item of clothing, etc. For one Boston couple, that story involves a very important document ahead of an […]
Wu endorses Arroyo opponent Enrique Pepén for City Council
Politics “He’ll be a fantastic partner on the Council with the shared progressive values, determination, and heart for service to make Boston a city for everyone.” Enrique Pepén is a candidate for the District 5 seat on Boston’s City Council. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is throwing her weight behind former neighborhood […]
She hung a Pride flag at her shop. She was killed over it, officials say.
Crime Laura Carleton “was a fierce protector of everybody being who they wanted to be.” PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images By Kyle Melnick, Washington Post August 21, 2023 | 10:14 AM When a clothing store opened in Cedar Glen, Calif., in the summer of 2021, the owner hung a Pride flag at the entrance, her […]
Photos: Here’s what California looks like in the wake of Hilary
Weather The tropical storm made landfall in Mexico on Sunday and moved up the coast to southern California, bringing flooding, power outages, and school closures. Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, Calif. Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical […]