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At Globe Summit, NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses his role and the state of collegiate athletics
College Sports Baker made clear the NCAA’s understanding of its place in the social media age, when young people can build a brand and an influence online. One of the best parts of Charlie Baker’s job as NCAA president, he said, is getting to interact with student-athletes. By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe September 21, […]
State trooper almost killed in Utah crash now recovering in Mass. hospital
Local News Matthew McRae suffered a broken neck and spinal damage when an alleged drunk driver rammed into a car he was in while on vacation in Utah. The Massachusetts State Police trooper who was seriously injured by an alleged drunk driver while on vacation in Utah last month is making progress on his recovery […]
Healey: State agencies will be banned from buying single-use plastic bottles
Politics The governor said Massachusetts would be the first U.S. state to institute such a ban, which she hopes will help protect ocean life and reduce carbon emissions. Gov. Maura Healey says she’ll enact a ban on state agencies buying single-use plastic bottles. She hopes the measure will help protect ocean life. Yuri Cortez/Getty Images […]
BC’s upset bid against No. 3 Florida State comes up short
It was a fitting ending to a flag-filled afternoon. “I’m just hurting for those guys, because we did have a chance,” Hafley said. “I wish I could have done more.” BC honored Welles Crowther — a national hero who helped save lives in the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001 — with its annual Red […]
State police restrain passenger who was ‘ physically hostile’ on flight to Logan Airport
Massachusetts state troopers responded to a report of an unruly passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago. The post State police restrain passenger who was ‘ physically hostile’ on flight to Logan Airport appeared first on Boston.com. Originally posted 2023-09-16 01:11:32.
Video shows suspect drag state trooper during traffic stop, Brockton man arrested
Crime Derek Lobo, 31, is facing charges of assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and negligent operation, among others. Derek Lobo, 31, allegedly dragged a police officer with his car during a traffic stop Wednesday night. Massachusetts State Police State Police have arrested and charged a Brockton […]
New Hampshire secretary of state won’t block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
Politics Under New Hampshire law, the name of anyone who pays the filing fee and swears they meet the age, citizenship and residency requirements “shall be printed on the ballots.” New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of State Patricia Lovejoy, left, looks on as Secretary of State David Scanlan explains that he will not use an amendment […]
Gov. Healey declares state of emergency in Mass. due to ‘catastrophic’ flooding
Weather Leominster and North Attleboro suffered some of the worst flood damage caused by Monday’s thunderstorms. Road crews assess a sinkhole on Chestnut Street in Leominster, Mass. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island were flooded by heavy rain Monday night. Michael Casey/AP Photo Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state […]
State of emergency declared in Leominster due to ‘life-threatening’ flooding, schools closed Tuesday
Local News Leominster, Fitchburg, and Lunenburg are under a flash flood emergency. Amid thunderstorms and heavy rainfall Monday evening, Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella declared a state of emergency due to extensive flooding in the city. Mazzarella announced the state of emergency on Facebook at 6:30 p.m. Around 7:45 p.m., Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon […]
Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor
College Sports Brenda Tracy, founder of the nonprofit “Set the Expectation,” is known for her work with college teams, educating athletes about sexual violence. She has spoken to Michigan State’s football team multiple times. Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, […]