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New England Aquarium aerial survey team spots Salt, the iconic humpback whale
Local News Salt’s speckled dorsal fin makes her one of the most identifiable whales in New England waters. Salt and three other whales were spotted bubble feeding south of Martha’s Vineyard on Monday. New England Aquarium She’s been called the “Grande Dame of Stellwagen Bank” and the “Grand Old Lady of the North Atlantic.” She […]
Map: Track power outages as severe storms hit Mass.
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A neonatal nurse in a British hospital has been found guilty of killing 7 babies
World News Lucy Letby, 33, was charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder of five boys and five girls. Lucy Letby. Cheshire Constabulary via AP By SYLVIA HUI and BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press updated on August 18, 2023 | 9:55 AM LONDON (AP) — A […]
Connecticut woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering victim whose headless body was found in a park
Crime Casandra Nazario, 26, had entered a plea deal with prosecutors and testified against her codefendant, who was sentenced Aug. 2 to 55 years in prison. By Associated Press August 18, 2023 | 9:09 AM WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a woman […]
Authorities investigating threats to grand jurors who indicted Trump in Georgia
Politics The threats began after the jurors’ names were published in the indictment, which is standard practice in Georgia. Barricades are seen near the Fulton County courthouse, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Atlanta. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson By RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press August 18, 2023 | 8:58 AM Authorities in Georgia said Thursday they’re investigating threats […]
What we know about the rare flesh-eating bacteria that’s killed 3 in the Northeast
Health New York and Connecticut officials are raising alarms about a rare bacteria that kills about 1 in 5 infected people, according to the CDC. Two Connecticut residents were recently infected with Vibrio vulnificus and died after they were swimming with open cuts in separate locations in the Connecticut waters of the Long Island Sound. […]
Taunton man arrested after police pursuit through several communities
Crime During the chase, Luis Melo allegedly drove a stolen car and intentionally struck two police cars, officials said. Police arrested a 33-year-old man on multiple charges Monday evening after three different police departments pursued him through several communities. During the chase, Taunton resident Luis Melo allegedly drove a stolen car with a dog inside […]
New Hampshire sheriff arrested for allegedly using $19,000 in county money to pay for personal trips, lying to grand jury
Crime Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave denies all wrongdoing and is claiming political persecution. Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave was arrested Thursday on theft and perjury charges. New Hampshire Department of Justice New Hampshire authorities arrested Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave on Thursday for his alleged misuse of county money on personal trips and numerous […]
Boston weather: Potential for severe thunderstorms in Friday’s forecast
Weather More rain is on the way. Hail and flash flooding are also possible. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe Brace yourselves, Boston: One of the wettest summers recorded since 1872 is about to bring more rain on Friday. Isolated pockets of these storms are expected to be severe, with thunder and lightning as the main threat. […]
More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall after fire reports. Here’s what you need to know.
National News More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold under five brand names: Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. AP Photo/John Minchillo, File By Associated Press August 17, 2023 | 6:40 PM NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.5 […]