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Boston public school students can get pre-registered library cards
The initiative will allow students to use their school ID cards to obtain pre-registered library cards which will make it easy for them to access the books, technology, and services, the Boston Public Library said in a statement. 1 hour ago
Who killed Karina Holmer? Twenty-five years later, Swedish nanny’s grisly murder remains unsolved
Karina Holmer was a 20-year-old Swedish au pair who was last seen alive on June 22, 1996, after a night of clubbing in downtown Boston. 2 hours ago
Motorcycle operator, 21, killed in Mass. TurnPike crash
State Police tweeted just after 1 p.m. Thursday that they were responding to the crash.
State education commissioner Riley earns high marks on annual performance review amid unprecedented pandemic year
Secretary of Education James Peyser said Commissioner Jeffrey Riley has been particularly skillful at balancing the competing priorities of both education and public health groups, “which of course was never part of the job description when he came on board.”
Police dog killed in shootout honored with open casket funeral at Gillette Stadium
Braintree police held a procession and funeral at Gillette Stadium for Kitt, a K-9 killed in an exchange of gunfire outside an apartment complex earlier this month.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
