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Outrage mounts over flood that killed 10 pets at D.C. doggy day care
National News “Why was the business allowed to stay there?” By Olivia Diaz, Washington Post updated on August 17, 2023 | 3:23 PM WASHINGTON – Colleen Costello said her dog, Maple, was always excited to go to doggy day care. When her family would park in front of District Dogs in Northeast Washington, the 1½-year-old […]
In New Bedford, the ‘sexy seagull’ is ruffling feathers once again
The controversy over artist Donna Dodson’s ‘Seagull Cinderella’ sculpture has been reignited this summer. The post In New Bedford, the ‘sexy seagull’ is ruffling feathers once again appeared first on Boston.com. Originally posted 2023-08-17 18:59:39.
A large ice chunk fell from the sky and damaged a house in Massachusetts
Local News “We heard an explosion, basically.” By Associated Press August 17, 2023 | 1:24 PM SHIRLEY, Mass. (AP) — A large ice chunk fell from the sky and hit a house in Massachusetts, damaging the roof of the home, the homeowner said. Jeff Ilg said he and his wife, Amelia Rainville, suspect the ice […]
BPD officer suspended for allegedly taking cash from lost wallet at Encore
Local News Boston police officer Rebecca Leo was off duty when she allegedly took money from a lost wallet at Encore Boston Harbor, according to reports. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett on April 5, 2022. Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe, File A Boston police officer has been suspended without pay after allegedly stealing money from a […]
Boston police arrest four 13-year-olds following alleged random attack, the second such assault this week
Crime Police arrested three teenage boys earlier this week on similar charges of attacking a random victim. Boston police arrested four teenagers on Wednesday after what they say was the second unprovoked attack by juveniles in the city this week. According to police, a group of teens approached a random victim near District Avenue in […]
What’s the deal with that ‘I Hate Boston’ sign in the North End?
Off Beat “I’m sorry for the slander. I love you forever. But I do hate that man.” A billboard in the North End atop an apartment building is a promotion for a new album by Reneé Rapp. JohnTlumacki/Boston Globe Staff A new “I Hate Boston” billboard is drawing curious onlookers to the North End. And […]
New Jersey shutters 27 Boston Market restaurants over unpaid wages, related worker issues
Business The state also imposed nearly $2.6 million in penalties against the firm. Ed Andrieski / AP, File By Associated Press updated on August 17, 2023 | 11:36 AM TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — State labor officials have temporarily shut down more than two dozen Boston Market restaurants in New Jersey after finding multiple violations of […]
Body found in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus
Local News Police are investigating the death of a 65-year-old man whose body was found in the reservation Wednesday night. State police are investigating the death of a 65-year-old man whose body was found in Saugus’s Breakheart Reservation on Wednesday night. Police responded around 6 p.m. to reports that a body had been found in […]
From ‘America’s Mayor’ to criminal defendant: Giuliani’s long tumble
Politics An indictment in the Georgia election conspiracy case marked perhaps the lowest point in the career of Rudolph W. Giuliani, who had staked his legacy on blind allegiance to the Trump administration. Rudolph W. Giuliani speaking about voter fraud in November 2020. His efforts to undermine the election led to criminal charges on Monday. […]
Quincy man accused of attacking a woman in the South End ordered held without bail
Crime Amos Sykes, 35, allegedly punched a woman in the head and tried to take off her clothes. He faces multiple charges. Amos Sykes was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court Monday for an alleged sexual attack on a woman on a South End street on Saturday. Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe A judge ordered that a […]