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At Globe Summit, Wu calls for more urgency on climate crisis
Local News Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, speaking at the annual Boston Globe Summit, said that leaders at all levels of government need to accelerate plans to fight climate change. Mayor Michelle Wu, left, speaks about climate policy with Boston Globe Washington Bureau Chief Jackie Kucinich during the Globe’s annual summit. Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe Boston […]
Some N.H. residents are balking at an ordinance requiring them to cut their lawns
The Boston Globe Receiving the notice made Jacqui Pierce even more determined to convert her lawn into an oasis for pollinators. Officials in Somersworth, N.H., told Jacqui Pierce she had to mow her lawn. She refused because she wants to help the bees. She thinks the city should change the ordinance requiring residents to keep […]
Toddler struck and killed by tow truck while lying in the road in Maine
Local News The tow truck driver said he did not realize it was a child lying in the road until he hit her. A toddler died Wednesday in Maine after she was hit by a tow truck while lying in the road, according to Maine State Police. The 21-month-old girl was playing outside a home […]
MBTA police seeking to identify person of interest in Braintree sexual assault
The sexual assault allegedly took place Monday around 3 a.m. at the MBTA Braintree Station Garage. The post MBTA police seeking to identify person of interest in Braintree sexual assault appeared first on Boston.com. Originally posted 2023-09-21 17:54:17.
Methuen man drowns trying to save child from rip current at Salisbury Beach
Local News Gary Simard was enjoying a beach day with his family when a child was pulled far from shore. A lifeguard at Salisbury Beach in 2021. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe A Methuen man died after going into the water to save a child at Salisbury Beach Wednesday. Gary Simard, 44, was at the beach […]
Local obituary: Dale Mooney, 53, loved the Patriots and music
Local Obituaries Dale E. Mooney, of Newmarket, New Hampshire, died Sept. 17, 2023. Dale Mooney. – via Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home Dale E. Mooney, 53, of Folsom Drive, Newmarket, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly September 17, 2023 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. Born May 8, 1970 in Exeter, he was the son of […]
Roxbury man charged with manslaughter in 12-year-old brother’s gun death
Crime Walter Hendrick was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court Thursday on new charges stemming from his brother’s July 13 death. Police officers stand outside a Mattapan home where 12-year-old Savion Ellis was shot dead on July 13, 2023. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff, File A Roxbury man is facing new charges in the shooting death of his […]
Man charged in hammer attack that killed Freetown woman
Local News Matthew Lucas, 54, was ordered held without bail. He was found hiding in a shed nearby. A Freetown man was charged with murder after a woman he lived with was found dead in their home. Matthew Lucas, 54, was later found hiding in a nearby shed. He was ordered held without bail after […]
Climate activists arrested after disrupting rush hour traffic in downtown Boston
Local News The Extinction Rebellion members called for a ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure in Massachusetts. Climate activists block traffic at South Station in downtown Boston on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Kevin Martin/Boston Globe Staff Several climate change activists were arrested after disrupting rush hour traffic in downtown Boston Thursday morning as part of […]
MGM Resorts computers back up after 10 days as analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks
Business MGM has properties throughout the country including in Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. A man plays one of the slot machines in the MGM Springfield Casino in 2019. Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe By KEN RITTER, Associated Press September 21, 2023 | 8:30 AM LAS VEGAS (AP) — […]