Swampscott man indicted for armed assault
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:30:04 -0700
SALEM - A Swampscott man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker eight times outside a Taco Bell in July was indicted Friday afternoon by an Essex County grand jury.
Bad Days in Boston
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:18:41 -0700
Image by Paul Keleher from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr . Massachusetts has had a tragic two days with seven people getting killed in multiple incidents. Two appear to have been tragic accidents... A flight instructor was killed on Friday after he was hit by his propeller Beverly Airport. Michael Costales, 30, of Weymouth worked at the Beverly Flight Center. The NTSB and FAA are ...
Man who fatally beat hockey dad released
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:20:49 -0700
A Reading man convicted of beating another hockey dad to death at a Reading rink in 2000 has completed his sentence and been released from prison, a state official said yesterday. Thomas Junta was sentenced to six to 10 years in state prison after being convicted in Middlesex Superior Court of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Costin, ... Prison - Manslaughter - Thomas Junta ...
Despite Rival Fests, FringeNYC Reigns Supreme
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:29:19 -0700
Having survived its awkward tween years, FringeNYC is growing into young adulthood surrounded by a multitude of other theater festivals competing for our attention.
Marblehead selectmens minutes: Aug. 6, 2010
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:22:13 -0700
The Marblehead Board of Selectmen met in regular session at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6 in the Selectmens Meeting Room at Abbot Hall and took the following votes.
Souvenirs From War: Stay Back
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:27:06 -0700
Calls about ammunition brought back by soldiers have become frequent for many law enforcement agencies.
Hundreds honor Chicago firefighter at funeral
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:01:51 -0700
When Christopher Wheatley was a little boy in Lemont, his parents said, he would line up his huge collection of fire trucks and firefighter figures in long, neat rows across the house. Everyone knew not to touch the organized clutter, they said. That little boy grew up to become a Chicago firefighter and tragically made the ultimate sacrifice this week at a job that was more than work to him. It ...
Judge doubts gay marriage ban's backers can appeal
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:13:03 -0700
Based on his interpretation, it appears the ban's sponsors can only appeal his decision with the backing of either Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger or Attorney General Jerry Brown, the judge says.
Firefighter's funeral: "He loved this city"
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:50:36 -0700
When Christopher Wheatley was a little boy, his parents said, he'd line up his huge collection of fire trucks and firefighter figures in long, neat rows across the house. That same little boy grew up and joined that brotherhood, and tragically made the ultimate sacrifice this week at a job that was more than work to him. I
Same-sex marriages put on hold temporarily
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:13:14 -0700
The judge who overturned California's ban forces couples to delay weddings until an appeal can be considered.
Hudak Campaign Retains Scott Browns Former Web Communications Consultants, Swiftcurrent Strategies
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0700
The Hudak for Congress campaign has retained Swiftcurrent Strategies for strategic consultation and to handle the campaigns Internet, New Media and get-out-the-vote efforts.
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Aug. 11
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:06:14 -0700
Send your sports announcements and news to dwolcott@cnc.com or ocm@cnc.com or fax to 508-591-6601 or mail to Old Colony Memorial, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.
JibJab's 2008 Year in Review
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:37:05 -0700
The folks over at JibJab have released their hilarious take on the happenings of 2008... John Lennon, who has been dead for 28 years, appears on a commercial for a charity that campaigns to give laptops to poor children in developing nations.
Tips help Beverly Police make two drug arrests last Friday
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:45:32 -0700
A Malden man and a Beverly man were arrested on drug charges in separate incidents last week in Beverly after police received reliable tips on their drug activity.
MTV Introduces Twitter Jockey Gabi Gregg
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:51:26 -0700
*MTV has cemented its embrace of social media with the announcement of its first Twitter Jockey. Gabi Gregg, 23, makes network history after winning the position Sunday night following a nationwide vote. The Detroit native and Chicago resident will report on pop culture news using Twitter, Facebook, blogs and MTVs website. Founder of the fashion [...]
Mark Wahlberg Is New Uncle to Twin Boys
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:21:38 -0700
Tracy, Mark's sister, welcomed her second and third children into the world on Friday, August 6 at a hospital in their native Boston, Massachusetts.
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Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:40:20 -0700
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5 injured in separate shootings, stabbings
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:20:59 -0700
Boston police are investigating after three people were stabbed last night in Dorchester and at least two people were shot in Roxbury. Boston - Dorchester Boston - Dorchester - Roxbury Boston - Police
3 more men indicted in gambling business
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:36:09 -0700
Three more men with Massachusetts ties have been indicted in a federal Internet gambling case that ensnared a Beverly man in May, the US attorneys office said yesterday. Gambling - Massachusetts - United States Attorney - Men - United States
Mail carrier arrested for drug dealing
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:47:05 -0700
GLOUCESTER, Mass., Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts mail carrier was charged with offenses related to drug-dealing while on duty, and three others face drug-related charges, officials said. Illegal drug trade - Health - Massachusetts - Drugs - Substance Abuse