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Over 100 Connecticut state troopers accused of faking traffic stops
National News Auditors found tens of thousands of apparently falsified traffic stop records, many of white drivers. They suspect the officers were trying to appear more productive. James Rovella, right, commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Colonel Stavros Mellekas, center, superintendent of the Connecticut State Police; and Lt. Colonel Mark Davison […]
Former N.H. state senator accused of spending COVID-19 relief loan on luxury cars
Crime According to the investigation, Sanborn fraudulently obtained $844,000 in funding from the Small Business Administration between December 2021 and February 2022. Republican hopeful for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District Andy Sanborn attends a debate, Sept. 6, 2018, at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press September […]
Gov. Healey continues break with state clemency trends by recommending 4 more pardons
Politics In recent years, Massachusetts has had one of the lowest clemency rates in the country. Gov. Maura Healey is changing that. Gov. Maura Healey has recommended four more people for pardons. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe In her second round this year, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is continuing to buck state clemency trends and traditions […]
State trooper in critical condition after crash with suspected drunk driver in Utah
Local News “We know him to be a fighter and one who stands up for the things he believes in. He has already defied the odds and continues to fight this very minute here in this hospital for his life.” Massachusetts State Police trooper Matthew McRae’s family said he is fighting for his life after […]
Flying drone causes delay in UMass’ football game against New Mexico State
Sports News The drone had to be “removed from the enclosure” before play could resume. UMass had to stop play briefly in the second quarter when a drone flew into the stadium. J. Anthony Roberts/The Republican via AP The college football season is officially underway with week zero games taking place Saturday. UMass was one […]
Watch: State releases parody PSA about moving trucks and Storrow Drive
Local News The video is set to Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel.” A truck is stuck under a bridge on Storrow Drive Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. Massachusetts State Police The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has just one plea for incoming Bostonians: don’t get Storrowed. Mass. DCR released a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, […]
Bears are running amok in Connecticut. State gives OK to shoot them.
Local News Worried about public safety, Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed into law a measure that allows residents to shoot and kill bears under certain circumstances. A black bear wandered into a Pawtucket, Rhode Island, neighborhood in June. Cheryl Bergmann By Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times Service updated on August 24, 2023 | 12:58 PM […]
Watch: Election Day 2023, key decisions expected around the state
Politics editor Victoria McGrane breaks down the big changes that could be coming. The post Watch: Election Day 2023, key decisions expected around the state appeared first on Boston.com.
Local obituary: Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, Salem State student and basketball player
Local Obituaries Carl-Hens Beliard, of Worcester, died Nov. 1, 2023. Carl-Hens Beliard. – via Mercadante Funeral Home Carl-Hens Beliard of Worcester was taken from us on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was only 18 years old. Carl-Hens was born on November 11, 2004 in Port au Prince, Haiti. He graduated from North High School, Class […]
Ocean State Job Lot employee shoots man inside Brockton store, police say
Crime The shooting happened after the man pulled a knife on the employee during a dispute, police said. The victim’s injury was not life-threatening. Police say an Ocean State Job Lot employee shot a man at the discount store chain’s Brockton location. A male employee shot a man inside Ocean State Job Lot’s Brockton location […]