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Single-family residence in Brookline sells for $4.2 million

A spacious new house located at 225 Gardner Road in Brookline has a new owner. The 3,078-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on Aug. 16, 2024. The $4,200,000 purchase price works out to $1,365 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout...

By Larry Smith

These 10 city hydroelectric projects receive millions in incentives from feds

HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke has been granted over $7 million for hydroelectric projects from the U.S. Department of Energy.Funding will go toward projects like canal dike repairs, gatehouse operator upgrades, Hadley Falls rehabilitation, plunge pool repairs, rubber bladder replacements and study of the...

By Larry Smith

Maine State Police release report describing lessons learned after Lewiston mass shooting

Associated PressPORTLAND, Maine — The Maine State Police released a report on Friday describing the lessons learned after the state’s largest mass shooting and making multiple recommendations for improvements in tactical response, incident management, training and other areas. ...

By Larry Smith

Mich. county board approves $500K for independent review of police response to Oxford High School attack

Jennifer ChambersThe Detroit NewsOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — The Oakland County, Michigan, Board of Commissioners approved $500,000 on Thursday for an independent review of the emergency response to the 2021 Oxford High School attack. ...

By Larry Smith

BWC: N.J. officers perform Heimlich maneuver, saving baby before EMS arrives

By Joanna PutmanPolice1HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. -- The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has released body camera footage showing Hightstown police officers clearing a choking baby’s airways, News12 New Jersey reported. ...

By Larry Smith

New Mo. law increases consequences for drivers who flee from officers

By Joanna PutmanPolice1FERGUSON, Mo. – Missouri law enforcement agencies are reminding residents of the consequences of fleeing from officers following the implementation of a new law, FOX 2 reported. ...

By Larry Smith

Texas launches online tool allowing citizens to look up officer licenses

By Joanna PutmanPolice1AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has launched an online license lookup tool that allows the public to search and view the status of current and former licensed Texas police officers, KXAN reported. ...

By Larry Smith

Gun turned in to Mich. LE after it falls off roof of firefighter’s car in school parking lot

By Mitchell WillettsThe Charlotte ObserverROCKFORD, Mich. — A parent recently found a gun in a Michigan school parking lot, raising concerns and prompting a letter to parents — but now police say they know where the firearm came from, news outlets reported. ...

By Larry Smith

NYC spends $222K on ‘throw bots’ for NYPD

By Chris Sommerfeldt, Rocco ParascandolaNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Mayor Adams’ administration spent $222,000 this summer to procure 14 so-called “throw bots” for the NYPD, adding to the department’s increasing use of robotic technology in law enforcement. ...

By Larry Smith