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Driver cited after allegedly hitting 2 children with car in Lynn
Local News The children, ages 7 and 10, were taken to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries, police said. A driver was cited after they allegedly hit two children with their car in Lynn Monday morning. Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams Affordable housing in the Seaport? That’s the plan. […]
Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Crime Ryan Koss, 35, could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if he’s convicted of gross negligent operation with death resulting. Actor Treat Williams attends the world premiere of “Second Act” in New York on Dec. 12, 2018. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File By Associated Press September 25, 2023 | 2:28 PM BENNINGTON, Vt. […]
Affordable housing in the Seaport? That’s the plan.
The Boston Globe Massport has tapped a Boston-based developer to build a 200-unit, income-restricted apartment building on a Massport site on D Street. Massport designated a team led by The Community Builders to develop a 200-unit apartment tower off D Street in the Seaport. All units would be income-restricted, a first for the pricey neighborhood. […]
Shades of Michael Scott: DoorDash driver charged after following GPS into water in Middleton
Local News Police said the driver was able to exit the vehicle and walk to a nearby home, Dunkin’ order in hand. A DoorDash driver is facing charges after reportedly following their GPS into a swamp in Middleton last Friday. Middleton Police Department/Facebook In a scene reminiscent of a classic gag from “The Office,” a […]
Four people assaulted near Berklee, suspect identified
Local News The four incidents took place in quick succession Saturday evening near Berklee College of Music. Four people were assaulted over the weekend near Berklee College of Music, and police have identified a suspect. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, a member of the Berklee community was assaulted by a man in front of […]
A former hockey enforcer searches for answers on CTE before it’s too late
Local News Chris Nilan fought more than 300 times during a pro hockey career, then had years of addiction and anger problems. A high-risk candidate for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Nilan is being studied by Boston University. Nasuna Stuart-Ulin / The New York Times By David Waldstein, New York Times Service updated on September 25, 2023 […]
The new phone call etiquette: Text first and never leave a voice mail
National News When is it OK to leave voice mails, call multiple times in a row, or take a call in public? Dhiraj Singh / Bloomberg By Heather Kelly, Washington Post September 25, 2023 | 9:56 AM Phone calls have been around for 147 years, the iPhone 16 years and FaceTime video voice mails about […]
Read: Ibram X. Kendi addresses allegations about BU’s antiracist center
Local News Kendi said he welcomes Boston University’s inquiry into the Center for Antiracist Research, defending his decision to “take the long view” amid news of layoffs and restructuring. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, seen moderating a panel in Somerville last year, established the Center for Antiracist Research in 2020. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe, […]
NASA’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft
National News The pebbles and dust delivered Sunday represent the biggest haul from beyond the moon. Recovery team members carry a capsule containing NASA’s first asteroid samples to a temporary clean room at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool By MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press September 25, 2023 | 8:15 […]
Murder suspect who allegedly shot Weymouth High student in 2022 arrested after more than a year on the run
Crime The Boston Globe reported that Keniel Diaz-Romero allegedly shot 17-year-old Nathan Paul, while another teen, who was previously arrested for Paul’s murder, allegedly told Diaz-Romero to shoot Paul. Nathan Paul, 17, was shot in Quincy on Feb. 15, 2022, and later died of his injuries. GoFundMe After over a year of searching, authorities have […]