Runner reenacts iconic ‘Forrest Gump’ scene to raise money for charity
A very ambitious long-distance runner is making an extraordinary journey. Robert Pope, of England, is reenacting the iconic running scene from the movie “Forrest Gump,”Read More
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Mass. Sheriffs: Raise pot tax, use money for addiction treatment
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts sheriffs are urging lawmakers to consider increasing the tax on retail marijuana sales and earmark the additional revenue for substance abuseRead More
New ranking lists best places to live in Massachusetts
In a newly released ranking, the website Niche compiled a list of the best places to live in Massachusetts, based on various data and statistics. LexingtonRead More
Lawrence man killed in Chelsea motorcycle crash
Police are investigating a motorcycle crash Sunday in Chelsea that claimed the life of a Lawrence man. Authorities say officers responded around 6:20 p.m. toRead More
Committee on Marijuana Policy to hold final public hearing
The Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy will hold it’s final public hearing at the state house on Monday morning. The hearing is set to beginRead More
Lawmakers work to apply tax to sugary drinks
Bay State lawmakers are considering taxing sugary drinks. The tax would be applied to beverages with more than five grams of sugar. The bill wouldRead More
Police investigate Dorchester shootings that left 1 dead, 2 wounded
Police are investigating a pair of shootings Sunday night in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood left one person dead and two others injured. Authorities responded around 8:30 p.m.Read More
Child in critical condition after being hit by baseball in Charlestown
BOSTON (AP) — A 9-year-old boy is being treated at a Boston hospital after paramedics restarted his heart, which stopped when he was hit inRead More
Police respond to double shooting in Dorchester
Police responded to a double shooting in Dorchester on Sunday. There was a heavy police presence on Thane Street. Shortly after officials responded to theRead More
Police: 4 officers injured in Boston
Police say 4 Boston Police Officers were hurt on the job on Sunday. The officers suffered non-life threatening injuries. The incident happened as police wereRead More
