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  • Steward Health Care seeks bankruptcy protections
    by WBUR on May 6, 2024 at 10:52 pm

    After months of uncertainty about its future, the nation’s largest private, for-profit hospital chain has filed for bankruptcy. The future of its eight Massachusetts hospitals remains a vexing question mark.

  • The best Boston-area shops to find unique gifts for your mom, dad or new grad
    by WBUR on May 3, 2024 at 8:16 pm

    Looking for a present for Mother's Day, Father's Day or an upcoming wedding or graduation? These eclectic Boston-area shops will make your search easier — and maybe more enjoyable, too.

  • As other encampments come down, MIT's remains
    by WBUR on May 2, 2024 at 11:12 pm

    The pro-Palestinian encampment on MIT's campus has been in place now for 12 days. It’s been one of the longest-lasting encampments at a Boston-area school so far. Yet, negotiations to remove the tents from Kresge Lawn are stalled.

  • Peer support transforms mental health care for some in Massachusetts
    by WBUR on May 2, 2024 at 11:34 am

    People who’ve struggled with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and other conditions are joining the mental health workforce to provide support for patients experiencing some of the same difficulties they have worked to overcome. In Massachusetts, mental health care leaders call them game-changers.

  • Right whale expert Charles 'Stormy' Mayo retires after 48 years of Cape coastal study
    by WBUR on May 1, 2024 at 5:10 pm

    Charles "Stormy" Mayo, an expert on right whales and helped develop techniques for disentangling whales from fishing gear, is retiring from the Center for Coastal Studies this year. He spoke with WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins about his work and the future for marine life in a warming world.

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  • Pocket forest brings together those serving nature
    by M.E. Jones on May 8, 2024 at 8:13 am

    AYER — The site of the town’s premier pocket forest may not be much to look at now, more like an early-spring garden plot that hasn’t sprouted yet. But the small slice of reclaimed land in a tucked-away spot by the East Main Street bridge, across from the library, is alive, and it holds much

  • Committee forms to oppose psychedelics push
    by Chris Lisinski on May 8, 2024 at 7:52 am

    BOSTON — A new campaign chaired by a Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon will oppose a potential ballot question seeking to decriminalize some psychedelic substances. After coming together “reasonably quickly” in the past week, as spokesperson Chris Keohan put it, organizers filed paperwork with state campaign finance regulators making their plans official to fight against the

  • DCU reaches agreement to extend naming rights
    by Submitted Article on May 8, 2024 at 7:36 am

    WORCESTER — ASM Global, the city, and Digital Credit Union reached an agreement on Tuesday to extend the naming rights partnership of the DCU Center arena and convention center through the end of June 2027. DCU agreed to become the facility’s naming rights partner in October 2004 with the official launch on March 1, 2005.

  • DAR, Good Citizens honored at State House
    by Danielle Ray on May 8, 2024 at 6:59 am

    BOSTON — Dozens of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) representatives and Good Citizen award recipients from across the state were invited to the State House last month. Several Leominster-based DAR members, from the Capt. John Joslin Jr. chapter, traveled to the city with the 70 others for the occasion, including Chapter Regent

  • Editorial: Psychedelics ballot question too far a reach
    by Editorial on May 8, 2024 at 4:24 am

    When we first heard some months back about the effort behind this novel alternative therapeutic, we surmised that it would likely hit medicine’s mainstream at some point. But when it comes to the acceptance of plant-based medicines, otherwise known as psychedelics, its supporters insist that future is now. In addition to a pair of bills

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  • Pocket forest brings together those serving nature
    by M.E. Jones on May 8, 2024 at 8:13 am

    AYER — The site of the town’s premier pocket forest may not be much to look at now, more like an early-spring garden plot that hasn’t sprouted yet. But the small slice of reclaimed land in a tucked-away spot by the East Main Street bridge, across from the library, is alive, and it holds much

  • $400 million Lowell High rebuild hits milestones
    by Melanie Gilbert on May 8, 2024 at 8:06 am

    LOWELL — When district schools close for the summer in June, work on the Lowell High School rebuild project will really ramp up into its final construction phases, said Suffolk Construction Senior Project Manager Pannha San-Chung.

  • Committee forms to oppose psychedelics push
    by Chris Lisinski on May 8, 2024 at 7:52 am

    BOSTON — A new campaign chaired by a Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon will oppose a potential ballot question seeking to decriminalize some psychedelic substances.After coming together “reasonably quickly” in the past week, as spokesperson Chris Keohan put it, organizers filed paperwork with state campaign finance regulators making their plans official to fight against the measure

  • Editorial: Psychedelics ballot question too far a reach
    by Editorial on May 8, 2024 at 4:24 am

    When we first heard some months back about the effort behind this novel alternative therapeutic, we surmised that it would likely hit medicine’s mainstream at some point.But when it comes to the acceptance of plant-based medicines, otherwise known as psychedelics, its supporters insist that future is now.In addition to a pair of bills filed by

  • High school roundup: Drew Melo tosses two-hitter to power Billerica past Methuen
    by Staff Report on May 8, 2024 at 2:01 am

    Drew Melo tossed a gem Tuesday in leading the red-hot Billerica High baseball team to a 3-0 shutout win over Merrimack Valley Conference rival Methuen.

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  • Man charged with murder in Chicopee shooting
    on May 7, 2024 at 10:50 pm

    A man has been charged with murder in a deadly shooting earlier this year in Chicopee, Massachusetts, according to NBC affiliate WWLP. The shooting reportedly happened Feb. 3 on Springfield Street, wounding 34-year-old Marquis Newson of Chicopee. Newson was hospitalized and died two days later. WWLP reported Tuesday that police had arrested 32-year-old Jalal Williams of Chicopee. The Hampden County District Attorney’s Office said he was arraigned on a murder charge Tuesday in Chicopee District Court. Williams is due back in court June 7, WWLP reported.

  • Man charged in Cape Cod stabbing that left victim with life-threatening injuries
    on May 7, 2024 at 10:07 pm

    A 62-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed Tuesday at his Cape Cod home, according to police. Officers in Barnstable, Massachusetts, responded to 911 calls reporting the stabbing on Old Stage Road shortly before 4 p.m. Police found the man had been stabbed multiple times. He was airlifted to a hospital in Rhode Island with life-threatening injuries. A 24-year-old man who is known to the victim was taken into custody, police said, adding that the incident is not random. The suspect’s name has not been released, but police say he will be arraigned Wednesday at Barnstable District Court on charges of armed assault to murder; assault and battery on a person over 60; and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60. The man is being held without bail pending his arraignment. Police said earlier that part of Old Stage Road was closed during an active investigation. No further information was immediately available.

  • Needham police seek missing woman
    on May 7, 2024 at 4:15 pm

    Police in Needham, Massachusetts, are looking for a missing woman. The Needham Police Department said Tuesday it was searching for 62-year-old Linda Croteau in an effort to check her well-being. Croteau was last seen at her former home in Needham on April 29, police said. She was last heard from Friday, May 4. Her cellphone was last pinged at 8:18 p.m. Saturday in Oxford, police said, noting that they were communicating with law enforcement in that town. Police describe Croteau as being about 5’2 and 130 pounds with brown and grey hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 781-444-1212.

  • Police investigating assault near high school in East Boston
    by Marc Fortier on May 7, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Police are investigating an assault that occurred near a high school in East Boston on Tuesday morning. Boston police said they received a call around 10:48 a.m. for a report of a male subject who had been assaulted by two other males on White Street near East Boston High School. The ages of the victim and suspects were not released. Police said Boston Emergency Medical Services responded, but there was no information on the extent of the injuries. A spokesperson for Boston Public Schools said the incident didn’t happen at the high school, but in the neighborhood. They were not sure if any of those involved in the incident were students. No further details were released. More Boston stories Sumner Tunnel 16 hours ago Sumner Tunnel to close again for a month this summer John Tomase 16 hours ago Sorry if you're sick of us, but Boston has legit shot at two more titles

  • SUV crashes into Merrimack River in Lowell, driver escapes serious injury
    by Marc Fortier on May 7, 2024 at 2:42 pm

    A motorist escaped serious injury when they crashed their vehicle into the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning. Lowell police said they responded to a call shortly after 7:30 a.m. for a report of a motor vehicle crash on outer Pawtucket Boulevard, which runs along the north side of the river. The involved vehicle was located in the river, with a lone adult male occupant still inside. Aerial footage from the scene showed what looked like an SUV on its side in the water a short distance from shore. Members of the Lowell Fire Department deployed a boat and got the occupant out of his vehicle. He was taken to a local hospital and is expected to be OK, police said. His name was not released. No other vehicles were involved. The crash remains under investigation by Lowell police. More Massachusetts news forecast 18 hours ago Strong storm system heading to New England to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms Westford 15 hours ago Car crashes over wall at Westford shopping center; driver hurt Karen Read 22 hours ago 3 Canton police officers take the stand in Karen Read trial

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  • Lawyer argues Joshua Hart’s 2018 conviction for Orange murder had inconsistent verdicts
    on May 8, 2024 at 12:07 am

    GREENFIELD — Spurred by a state Supreme Judicial Court opinion that pointed to inconsistent verdicts, the Franklin County Superior Court judge who oversaw Joshua Hart’s murder trial in 2018 has taken under advisement a defense attorney’s motion to set...

  • New fire engine gets nod at Warwick Town Meeting
    on May 7, 2024 at 11:18 pm

    WARWICK — The Fire Department may be in store for its first new fire engine in 3½ decades after Annual Town Meeting voters gave the nod to two articles authorizing $680,000 for one on Monday. Residents authorized the transfer of $200,000 from the...

  • Erving voters say ‘no’ to $3.7M debt exclusion
    on May 7, 2024 at 10:18 pm

    ERVING — Monday’s election saw incumbents reelected to their roles, including Highway Superintendent Glenn McCrory, who fended off Anthony Cunha for a one-year tree warden position, as well as the rejection of a debt exclusion to pay to demolish the...

  • South County Senior Center opts not to renew church lease after rift over LGBTQ program
    on May 7, 2024 at 9:51 pm

    SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Senior Center Board of Oversight has opted to not renew the center’s lease to use the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church’s function hall after a disagreement over the Rainbow Elders program.With the current lease expiring May 31,...

  • Political newcomer defeats Shores Ness for Deerfield Selectboard seat
    on May 7, 2024 at 9:29 pm

    DEERFIELD — In the town’s highest-turnout race in at least a decade, political newcomer and longtime resident Blake Gilmore defeated Deerfield political fixture Carolyn Shores Ness, 898-857, for a seat on the Selectboard.Gilmore claimed victory...

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