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Israel strikes the outskirts of Gaza City during a second ground raid in as many days
World News The airstrikes have flattened entire neighborhoods, causing a level of death and destruction unseen in the last four wars between Israel and Hamas. Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. AP Photo/Mohammed Dahman By WAFAA SHURAFA and […]
Amid massive search for mass killing suspect, Maine residents remain behind locked doors
Local News Police are searching for U.S. Army Reservist Robert Card, 40, who is wanted in the shooting deaths of 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in nearby Lewiston. At least 13 others were wounded in the rampage. Law enforcement officials gather in the road leading to the Bowdoin, Maine home of […]
Before election day, Boston’s City Council candidates told us their opinions on the city’s most pressing issues
Local News The general election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Boston City Council could have many fresh faces after the upcoming general election. Boston’s general municipal election is coming up on Nov. 7, and City Council is guaranteed to have a few new faces. Since the last time voters weighed in on City […]
Boston City Council At-Large Race: Ruthzee Louijeune
Politics “I know how important it is to have a cadre of adults caring for our students, who walk into our school buildings every day with record mental health issues, trauma, and other life obstacles.” Ruthzee Louijeune. Elias Duncan Ruthzee Louijeune, 37, lives in Hyde Park. Louijeune graduated from Columbia University in 2008, before attending […]
Connecticut dog trainer pleads not guilty to charges related to North Reading dog’s death
Crime Josephine “Josie” Ragland, 28, is facing charges related to the death of Charlie, a 3-year-old French bulldog who allegedly died in her care. Charlie, a French Bulldog, allegedly died while in the care of trainer Josephine Ragland. Bart Hanson A Connecticut dog trainer has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of […]
Maine congressman asks for ‘forgiveness’ from Lewiston constituents for opposing assault rifle ban
Politics “Humility is called for as accountability is sought by the victims of a tragedy such as this one.” Rep. Jared Golden is asking for his constituents’ forgiveness as he pledges to work toward an assault rifle ban in Congress following Wednesday’s mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine. Eighteen people were killed and […]
Authorities release most recent photo of Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington
Local News Police have been searching for Pennington since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, was found dead in their Gardner home on Sunday. Prosecutors released this photo of Aaron Pennington, which they said was taken Oct. 11. Worcester County District Attorney’s office Police have been searching for Aaron Pennington since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, […]
Mail carrier robbed of master key in Mattapan; Postal Service offers reward for info leading to an arrest
Crime The robber asked for the mail carrier’s master key, which opens USPS’s large, blue drop-off mailboxes, according to a police report. The United States Postal Service is reportedly offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest of a robber who stole a mailbox master key from a mail carrier […]
What we know about the victims in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting
Local News A volunteer youth bowling coach and ‘hero’ bar manager were among those killed on Wednesday. Heart-shaped cut-outs with messages of positivity adorns trees in downtown Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Robert F. Bukaty / AP By HOLLY RAMER and LISA RATHKE, Associated Press updated on October 26, 2023 A volunteer youth bowling […]
Live Updates | Lewiston schools to close as police search for mass shooting suspect
Politics The death toll in the shooting at a Maine bowling alley and a restaurant has risen to 18 people killed, according to Gov. Janet Mills. Another 13 were injured. A police officer stands at a road closure near a bowling alley, seen in background, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. The site is […]