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Mail-in voting for Boston’s fall election could be at risk if Mass. lawmakers don’t act soon, Secretary of State Galvin warns
Secretary of State William Galvin warned in a letter to the Legislature that current mail-in voting provisions expire on June 30, and lawmakers still have not passed a permanent mail-in voting law. 2 hours ago
More than a dozen people have drowned in New England recently. These are the victims
With the warm weather, people have been flocking to the water for fun and relief. But in ponds, pools, and beaches across the region, more than a dozen people have drowned. These are the recent tragedies.
THE GREAT DIVIDE
To boost access to vocational schools, Mass. drops requirement to consider grades, attendance, or discipline in admissions
The new admissions policy will apply to the entering class of 2022, but it also could impact transfer applications during the 2021-22 school year.
Amid internal battle in Massachusetts GOP, another national Republican figure will skip fund-raising event
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican, needed to postpone her visit due to a busy schedule in Washington, an aide said.
RI CRIME
State police to look into Rhode Island DMV head’s ties to unlicensed massage businesses
Cranston police last week shut down six unlicensed massage businesses they alleged were fronts for human trafficking and prostitution, including one that rented property owned by Walter “Bud” Craddock.
Forecasters warn of rip currents along Mass. and R.I. coasts
Forecasters warned Tuesday of a high risk of dangerous rip currents on the south-facing beaches of the islands of Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, and a moderate risk of the currents along most beaches in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
RI POLICING
How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police in Rhode Island
“Everything happens on Facebook,” a Newport, R.I. detective said. “The amount of information you can get from people’s conversations online — it’s insane.”
Rhode Map
All the Rhode Island connections to the New York City mayor’s race
The polls show Brooklyn borough president and former police captain Eric Adams as the favorite, with Andrew Yang, Kathryn Garcia, and Maya Wiley all within striking distance.
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BLOTTER TALES
More ducklings are saved
Ducklings are rescued in Belmont, food gets thrown at a house in Watertown, and other odd tales from local police blotters.
Hummingbird, don’t fly away
With beautiful jewel-like iridescent colors, wings that beat in a blur, and amazing maneuverability, hummingbirds seem almost magical.
Norton seed company helps America’s new gardeners grow
Judged an essential business because of its role in food production, Green Garden’s Norton office and order-filling facility remained open throughout the pandemic.
Everett center provides a safe space for LGBTQ youths
The Everett LGBTQ+ Youth Space and Resource Center is located within the city-owned former Pope John High School building.
Former Newton city councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo declares campaign for mayor
Sangiolo, a longtime veteran of Newton government, will challenge Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in the fall election, according to a statement Wednesday night.
Newton’s proposed gun store ban could invite Second Amendment court challenge, experts say
A controversial proposed ban on gun stores and other firearms businesses in Newton has divided local gun control advocates and raised concerns that the measure may draw the city into a court fight over the constitutional right to bear arms.
Newton
Newton to reopen Gath Pool, Crystal Lake
Newton will reopen the Gath Pool and Crystal Lake later this month, allowing swimmers to finally return after being closed for a year due to the pandemic.
Former Mass. resident slain in robbery in Philadelphia remembered as ‘kind, caring person’
Christine L. Lugo, 40, was killed during an armed robbery in Philadelphia on June 5.
