By Christopher LeachLexington Herald-LeaderLEXINGTON, Ky. — Bluegrass Crime Stoppers and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a unique partnership Wednesday, one that’s aimed towards taking illegal guns off Lexington’s streets.The partnership is the first between a Crime Stoppers organization and the ATF,...
For 24-year-old Tommy, who serves in the Israeli Air Force, critiquing the Israeli government is fair game — even she does it.“I criticize my government all the time,” said Tommy, who is using only her first name because she feared retaliation and online harassment....
AGAWAM — Olive oil spray, chicken pie, lobster dip, Earl Grey tea — Joan O’Neil was wrapping up a visit to her local Stop and Shop in Feeding Hills on the evening of Jan. 5 when her card was declined.But then, the Agawam resident received...
SPRINGFIELD — Millions of dollars have been paid to Massachusetts cities and towns from settlements with drug manufacturers and pharmacies for their role in the opioid overdose crisis.And yet scant amounts of the money provided last year was spent, records show, even as opioid overdose...
SPRINGFIELD — Keely Charles alleges that the police response to her brother’s mental health distress led to his death. After Sterling Lester Chest Jr. pushed an officer in March 2020, police tased him — and he died several days later.Civil claims of excessive force are...
BOSTON — When Rockets coach Ime Udoka was announced to the TD Garden crowd Saturday, there was a blend of boos and applause. There were some mixed emotions from the fans, naturally, for the former C’s coach who was unceremoniously suspended-then-dismissed last seasons.But when it...
Weston is about to welcome its first restaurant with a public pouring liquor license in town since the state’s Prohibition era.The Woods, a new farm-and-sea-to-table restaurant, is expected to open in Weston Center this fall with construction set to begin early this year, according to...
* If you’re the manager or coach of one of the Boston pro teams these days, perhaps it’s best not to buy any green bananas.The Patriots’ decision to “part ways” with legendary coach Bill Belichick means that Alex Cora is now the longest tenured of...
CHICOPEE — On the morning of Jan. 9, I visited Precious Treasury Thrift Store with a couple of bucks in hand to browse the store for its offerings.The thrift store located at 924 Chicopee St. was celebrating its grand opening that day. According to a...
BOSTON — When Sam Hauser went undrafted out of Virginia, the Celtics saw an opportunity to bring a sharpshooter into the organization. While there was little questioning whether his jumper would translate to the NBA, the main concern was how Hauser would hold up defensively.Now...
