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Woman who hosted YouTube parenting channel arrested on suspicion of child abuse
National News Ruby Franke of Utah was arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse Wednesday. Housing developments in Ivins, Utah, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. A Utah woman who gave online parenting advice has been arrested after her malnourished son escaped out a window and ran to a nearby house for help, authorities said. Trent […]
Suspect arrested in connection to Marlborough hit-and-run that sent child to the hospital
Local News The child’s mother said he was hospitalized with serious injuries. Police have arrested a suspect in connection to Sunday’s hit-and-run in Marlborough, where an SUV reportedly hit a child on a bicycle and then fled the scene. “A car has been seized and the suspect will be transported to the Marlborough District Court […]
Child on bicycle hit by SUV in Marlborough, police searching for driver
Crime A gray or light green SUV was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run in Marlborough near 300 Boston Post Road on Sunday morning. Police are searching for the driver of a light gray or green SUV which hit a child on a bicycle in Marlborough. Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an SUV […]
Child shot in Springfield incident dies; 2 GoFundMe campaigns launched
Local News Aubrianna Lynn, 10, “found joy in anything and everything,” her family said. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, in blue tie, talks with investigators at the scene of a shooting with multiple victims at a home in Springfield, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Authorities say a Massachusetts man fatally shot his downstairs neighbor, shot and […]
Mentor for Shrewsbury High School robotics team facing child pornography charges
Local News Brian Lingard, 60, of Shrewsbury was arrested Monday morning. A mentor for the Shrewsbury High School robotics team was arrested Monday for allegedly possessing and transporting child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Massachusetts. Brian Lingard, 60, of Shrewsbury was arrested Monday morning and charged with the transportation […]
New Hampshire man charged with possession, distribution of child sexual abuse images
Crime The 51-year-old Manchester man is facing 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse images and 10 counts of distribution of child sexual abuse images. Leroy Simond II, 51, is facing charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse images. Police in New Hampshire charged a 51-year-old Manchester man Friday after allegedly finding […]
Swansea man pleads guilty to child rape, child porn charges
Crime Joshua Andrade, 21, forced himself on an underage teen girl after inviting her over to smoke marijuana, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. A 21-year-old Swansea man has pleaded guilty to raping a child and other charges stemming from a June 2022 incident, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Joshua […]
Healey administration changes state Child Care Financial Assistance program policies to increase accessibility
Politics The changes largely work to increase efficiency within state agencies and remove barriers that prevent families from accessing child care financial assistance programs. Harvey (right) leans in to get a closer look at a card with an emotion written on it as his teacher talks him through what that emotion means at the Nurtury […]
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 […]
Public Garden upgrades close Arlington Street entrance, areas around child fountains
Local News The closures will impact the Arlington Street entrance, the George Washington statue, and the children’s fountains through spring 2024. Parts of the Public Garden will close to the public through spring 2024 while upgrades are made to the fountains. Jonathan Wiggs / Boston Globe A heavily-trafficked area of the Public Garden will be […]