12 Feb, 2025

Cocaine, ketamine, and guns found on yacht in Nantucket Harbor; vessel owner arrested

Crime The owner of a yacht in Nantucket Harbor was arrested after police recovered cocaine, ketamine, guns, and ammunition on the vessel. The Jess Conn, owned by Scott Anthony Burke, in Nantucket Harbor. David Creed / Nantucket Current A man from Florida was arrested on his yacht in Nantucket Harbor after police responded to a […]

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Barstool’s Dave Portnoy gets in feud with Dragon Pizza owner Charlie Redd

Food The media mogul and the restaurant’s owner traded insults. Somerville’s Dragon Pizza was the site of a recent dispute. Globe Staff/Jim Davis Here’s where to find the best pizza in Greater Boston, according to readers Detroit Pizza Co. will open in Brighton’s Oak Square A fierce exchange between a media mogul and a popular […]

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Former North Shore pizzeria owner ordered to pay back PPP loan used to start Vermont Alpaca farm

Crime Dana McIntyre, 59, pled guilty to charges related to using a pandemic business relief loan to buy an Alpaca farm and airtime for his cryptocurrency radio show. The former owner of a North Shore pizzeria used a pandemic business relief loan to buy an Alpaca farm in Vermont. LENNART PREISS / AFP via Getty […]

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Dog recovers after being starved to brink of death by owner

Local News Jobee, a three-year-old pitbull mix, survived the “worst case of starvation,” the Angell Animal Medical Center had ever seen. MSPCA veterinary and shelter staff say a 3-year-old male pit bull-mix named Jobee is without a doubt the “worst case of intentional starvation they have ever seen.” MSPCA-Angell A three-year-old dog has been rehabilitated […]

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R.I. beachfront property owner arrested after shoreline access dispute

Crime Police say the alleged victim was legally allowed on that part of the beach due to a new law. North Kingston resident Andrew McClatchy allegedly broke Christopher Brady’s beach umbrella Sunday afternoon after they argued over whether Brady was allowed to be on a part of a beach near McClatchy’s property. Christopher Brady A […]

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North End restaurant owner Patrick Mendoza was back in court for his shooting case. Here’s what to know.

Crime On Wednesday, the Monica’s Trattoria owner was ordered held without bail until at least 2024, after an arraignment in Suffolk Superior Court the day before, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. North End restaurateur Patrick Mendoza attends a dangerousness hearing in Boston Municipal Court on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Libby O’Neill / […]

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Maine gunman disclosed he had mental health issues, gun shop owner says

Local News Questions over Card’s mental health and his access to firearms have been a key issue in the investigation into the mass shooting, during which Card killed 18 people and injured 13 others at a bowling alley and a bar. Law enforcement officers outside of Schemengees Bar & Grill the morning after a mass […]

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ARL seeking owner of dog found suffering from extreme emaciation in Dorchester

Crime ARL’s Law Enforcement Department seeks any information about this case that could lead to prosecuting the person responsible for this animal cruelty. Dobby was found suffering from an “extreme level of emaciation,” the Animal Rescue League of Boston said. Animal Rescue League of Boston The Animal Rescue League of Boston wants answers after authorities […]

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Fearful restaurant owner sues Franklin, N.H., alleging conspiracy of retaliation

The Boston Globe “If something happens to me, who would I even call?” said the owner of the Broken Spoon, who has been harassed by white supremacists and rebuked by local law enforcement. Miriam Kovacs is suing the city of Franklin, N.H., and alleging a civil conspiracy to violate her free speech rights. JIM DAVIS […]

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Dave Portnoy feud brought increased business, Dragon Pizza owner says

Food The Somerville pizza shop reopened Wednesday. Dragon Pizza owner Charlie Redd said that business has been strong since the feud with Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. Globe Staff/Jim Davis There may be something of a silver lining to the dispute that broke out between Somerville’s Dragon Pizza and Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy. Last Thursday, Portnoy, who […]

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