Attorneys for Karen Read argued Monday in court filings that a hung jury last week unanimously agreed not guilty on two out of three counts and that retrying her on those two charges would violate double jeopardy protections.The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said they...
Social media stars Charli and Dixie D’Amelio met tons of fans while the sisters were in Connecticut this past weekend, but there was one scruffy fan who hogged most of the spotlight.The D’Amelio family was in Connecticut last weekend to meet fans at South Moon...
Brimfield Flea Market attendees will be looking for treasure amongst a sea of grass, dirt and white tents starting Tuesday.The Brimfield Flea Market is open for its July show from July 9-14. The flea market is also open in May and September each year....
Two men strike up a conversation at a bar. The first asks: “Where did you go to school?” The second responds: “Florida Atlantic University.” The first man then asks: “Where is Florida Atlantic University? The second responds: “Florida Atlantic is in Boca Raton,” then follows...
WARE — Residents near Ware who are battling opioid addiction will have easier access to methadone thanks to a van bringing the treatment closer to home.The van, which is only the fourth methadone van in the state and the first in Western Massachusetts, is operated...
While the use of statistics and testimonials can be illuminating, they can also be deceptive. Here are a couple of general principles to keep in mind:You can always find students who are disgruntled with a particular college, or who do not feel that they are...
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly three years after James Hillman’s death following an incident in a cell at a Springfield lock-up for juvenile offenders, a trial for his alleged killer has not yet been scheduled.According to court records, Hillman, 60, a veteran youth services worker, was settling...
BOSTON — It’s obviously early.Nikita Zadorov hasn’t even met some of his teammates and certainly hasn’t taken the ice with them. But after playing on four teams in the past five seasons, the 29-year-old Russian defenseman has a big contract, and with it some security...
On Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid from noon until Wednesday 8 p.m. for Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Plymouth counties.The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 98 degrees expected.""Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
On Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 11 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties.The weather service describes, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.""Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains the...
