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Their 10 cents’ worth: Mass. is overdue for an updated bottle bill
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (402+ words) Re "Debating the bottle bill " with myself" by Jeff Jacoby (Ideas, March 29): As the founder of JPZeroWaste, a community group dedicated to increasing sustainability in Jamaica Plain, I believe an updated Massachusetts bottle-deposit law is essential for our environment. The…...
Providence police arrest man in alleged ax attack
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (256+ words) PROVIDENCE " A man was arrested in Providence on Monday after he allegedly attacked a person with an ax, according to authorities. Jehvine Quaweay, 28, of Providence, was charged with felony assault and/or battery and domestic violence " disorderly conduct, court records…...
Connecticut woman killed in Providence shooting, suspect to be charged, police say - The Boston Globe
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (228+ words) PROVIDENCE " A suspect is in custody after a 29-year-old Connecticut woman was shot and killed at a residence on Broad Street on Thursday evening, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a shooting at 1003 Broad St. that occurred just…...
Man shot in Dorchester, has life threatening injuries, police say - The Boston Globe
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (108+ words) A man was shot in Dorchester Tuesday afternoon and suffered life threatening injuries, according to police spokesperson Sergeant Detective John Boyle. Officers responded to 77 Bowdoin Ave. at 3:15 p.m ... Man shot in Dorchester, has life threatening injuries, police say A man…...
Man shot by police after pursuit in Manchester, Conn., authorities say - The Boston Globe
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) A man was shot by police early Saturday morning after he allegedly opened fire on officers during a pursuit that began with a traffic stop in Manchester, Conn., authorities said. The incident began around 1:42 a.m. when a Manchester police officer pulled…...
Home of the Week: A roomy Colonial in Marlborough with solar panels - The Boston Globe
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (688+ words) Baths 3 full, 1 half Here's some facts about Marlborough: It's a city of just over 42,000 about 30 miles west of Boston, with Interstates 495 and 290 slicing through the western part and Fort Meadow Reservoir on the eastern end. It's also the place where…...
Metco, nearly 60, at crossroads amid search for next leader - The Boston Globe
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (958+ words) As Metco nears 60, the nonprofit voluntary racial integration program seeks a new leader to become the third chief executive in the organization's history. The successor for Milly Arbaje-Thomas, who stepped down June 30, will take charge of Metco, which is contracted…...
Firefighter dies battling Connecticut house fire, officials say - The Boston Globe
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) One firefighter was hurt while putting out the fire and transported to the hospital, where he died of his injuries, according to fire officials. Firefighter dies battling Connecticut house fire, officials say A firefighter has died after getting injured battling…...
Former state trooper pleads guilty in fatal 2021 crash - The Boston Globe
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) A former State Police trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday in a crash that killed a motorcyclist in 2021, the Suffolk district attorney's office said. Kristopher Carr, 29, of Monson, pleaded guilty to one count of motor vehicle homicide in Suffolk Superior Court. He…...
Lowell man allegedly drove more than 130 mph in N.H., police say - The Boston Globe
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) A Massachusetts man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly driving more than 130 miles per hour on Interstate 293 in Manchester, N.H., police said. Gregory White, 27, of Lowell, was charged ... Lowell man allegedly drove more than 130 mph in N.H., police say A Massachusetts man…...