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Boston will implement parking restrictions and street closures for several upcoming events, including the Hare Krishna Procession on June 28, 2025, and the Boston 10K Road Race on June 22, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to use alternative transportation methods such as walking, biking, or public transit. The MBTA recommends purchasing round-trip tickets for quicker returns.
An SUV crashed into the Attleboro Goodwill store on Friday afternoon, narrowly missing 25 shoppers and 8 employees. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, including the driver, as fire crews used hydraulic tools to remove the vehicle from the store. The store remains closed pending a safety inspection.
A small plane crash in Beverly killed one man and left another seriously injured. The crash occurred near Beverly Regional Airport, with emergency crews responding shortly after 8:49 a.m. The FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident.
Aidan Kearney, known for his support of Karen Read, celebrated her acquittal of murder and manslaughter charges outside Norfolk Superior Court. Read was found guilty only of operating under the influence, while Kearney's controversial methods drew both attention and legal scrutiny. He attributed the case's national spotlight to his activism, claiming it prevented authorities from hiding details of the prosecution.
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova faces smuggling charges after allegedly bringing frog embryos into the U.S. without declaration. The case centers on whether the embryos qualify as "biological materials" requiring disclosure at customs. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Milton Town Meeting members adopted new zoning regulations to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, allowing for up to 2,461 multifamily housing units near transit. The measure passed after lengthy debate, amidst ongoing local tensions regarding housing capacity and compliance.
Michael Proctor, the former State Police trooper, defended his investigation into the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe during an ABC interview following Karen Read's acquittal. Proctor denied any wrongdoing, stating he wouldn't change the investigation approach despite allegations of corruption and conspiracy. Read was found not guilty of murder but guilty of operating under the influence.
Massachusetts has selected Applegreen MA Investments, LLC to operate its highway service plazas, ending a year-long bidding process. The decision faced criticism from local competitor Global Partners, which lost the bid and claimed the state favored a foreign bidder. Applegreen plans significant renovations and rebuilds at the service plazas over a 35-year lease.
Cannabis use among adolescents raises significant health concerns, including a marked increase in cannabis-induced psychosis. Experts, including Dr. Sushrut Jangi, report a 1,350 percent rise in cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome cases in Massachusetts from 2012 to 2022. The higher potency of cannabis products further exacerbates mental health risks for young users.
A man died from a gunshot wound during a domestic incident in Worcester on Wednesday night. Police arrested a suspect following the shooting, which occurred on Beacon Street, but withheld additional details due to its domestic nature.