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State Police Association says $100 penalty for violating ‘move over’ law isn’t nearly enough
Local News Law enforcement officers and their loved ones gave emotional testimony in support of higher fines for drivers who fail to move over for stopped emergency vehicles. A group of first responders rallied outside the State House on Oct. 17 to voice their support for the urgent passage of a number of bills that […]
Young lobsters show decline off New England, and fishermen will see new rules as a result
Local News The American lobster fishery was worth more than $510 million at the docks last year. Nearly $390 million of that total was from Maine. A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press October 19, 2023 | […]
As home costs soar, Massachusetts governor unveils $4B proposal to build and preserve housing
Politics Healey said the legislation, if approved by lawmakers, would be the largest housing investment in state history and create tens of thousands of new homes. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about a proposed tax relief packages, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. APAP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated […]
Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel’s relentless bombing
World News Even after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate the north and head to what it called “safe zones” in the south, strikes continued overnight throughout the densely populated territory. A Palestinian boy sits on the rubble of the building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Bureij refugee camp Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. […]
Six Jewish protesters arrested at Pro-Palestine rally outside Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Boston office
Local News “The events of the last 10 days have shown us that there is no such thing as safety for some unless there is safety for everyone.” People held signs as they rallied outside of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in support of six Jewish protesters who were stopped inside the hallway while […]
Woman who was critically injured in lightning strike discharged from hospital to rounds of applause
Local News “She’s already talking about maybe using this time to go back for her masters while she’s in recovery.” A Dorchester woman who was critically injured when she was struck by lightning on a Boston beach in September was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday to cheers and applause. Thalita Teixeira Padilla, who worked […]
Watch: Surveillance video captures moment fuel tanker crashed into car on Route 1A
Local News The fiery crash occurred during Wednesday’s predawn hours. New video obtained by WHDH shows the moment a fuel tanker crashed into a car during Wednesday’s predawn hours on Route 1A, causing a fire and injuring one person. Boston police responded to the crash at the intersection of Boardman Street and McClellan Highway, or […]
A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
Politics Demonstrators at a pro-gun rally held signs as they made their way to the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2023. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 7:49 PM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a sweeping gun bill Wednesday aimed at tightening […]
Injured hiker rescued from White Mountains during 13-hour effort in ‘dangerous’ conditions
Local News “A carryout rescue in this environment is very dangerous and taxing on the rescuers and the potential risk of injury to rescue personnel is elevated.” New Hampshire officials issued a stark warning this week to hikers headed to the White Mountains after rescuers worked for nearly 13 hours in “dangerous” conditions to aid […]
Man charged with raping woman who got into his car thinking it was an Uber
Crime “This is a terrifying incident involving a woman who entered a vehicle with the full understanding that she was going to be delivered home in safety and a driver who took advantage of the victim and the situation.” A Worcester man was charged Wednesday in Boston with raping a woman who got into his […]