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A bartender at the Ground Round in Shrewsbury saved a choking customer by performing the Heimlich maneuver. Justin Goodney's quick action garnered praise from patrons and the restaurant management. The Ground Round brand has recently returned to Massachusetts and has seen considerable success.
Families of victims from a deadly Black Hawk helicopter crash in Washington, D.C., are pressing the U.S. Army for accountability and safety reforms. The incident, which occurred on January 29, resulted in 67 fatalities and marked the worst U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. Family members criticize Army leadership for failing to engage in discussions aimed at preventing future tragedies.
A heroin overdose in Rutland, Vermont, in August 2012 triggered a lengthy investigation into the drug's supply chain. David Blanchard III's death highlighted the growing opioid crisis, with Vermont experiencing a surge in overdose deaths. Authorities connected the case to a broader heroin trafficking network between Vermont and New York.
The MBTA announced a partial shutdown of the Red Line affecting service between Kendall/MIT and JFK/UMass stations from Thursday night through Sunday. Riders can use fare-free commuter rail service and shuttle buses during this period, with another shutdown scheduled for the following weekend.
Shoplifting in Boston has risen 15% compared to last year, according to Police Commissioner Michael Cox. The Safe Shopping Initiative, launched in 2024, aims to combat this trend by collaborating with local businesses and law enforcement to hold shoplifters accountable and enhance safety.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox denied allegations of pressuring Officer Kelly Dever to alter her testimony in the Karen Read murder trial. Dever, who faced accusations of perjury, stated she recanted her earlier statement after realizing she left the police station before Read's SUV arrived. Read was acquitted of murder but convicted of operating under the influence.
Republic Services waste collection workers in Massachusetts have been on strike for 11 days, seeking better wages and benefits. A federal mediator will facilitate negotiations between the company and Teamsters Local 25, which represents the workers. The union has threatened to extend picket lines to more cities if talks remain stalled.
Truong Nguyen, a 50-year-old Vietnamese man, received a 25-month prison sentence for stealing the identity of a deceased teenager to work as a paramedic and firefighter. He used this stolen identity to evade deportation and commit various crimes over nearly two decades. Nguyen faces deportation after completing his sentence.
A Revere woman faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking four strangers in Maverick Square, resulting in one victim sustaining gunshot wounds. Amya Yarde Lydon, indicted in June, was arraigned and released on bail with home confinement and GPS monitoring. She is scheduled to return to court on August 26.
Boston City Councilor Benjamin Weber proposed a resolution urging a return to constitutional principles in response to actions by President Trump. The resolution, inspired by Boston's colonial history, calls for congressional action to restore the separation of powers, reflecting local discontent with Trump's policies.