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Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Public Library's Roxbury Branch will be renamed in honor of Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston's first Black woman TV reporter. The decision follows a unanimous vote by the library's Board of Trustees, recognizing Shaw's significant contributions to the Roxbury community and Black female representation in journalism.
A shooting in Worcester, Massachusetts, left one man dead Saturday night, according to police. Officers found the victim on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound, and he later died at a hospital. Antonio Canales-Martinez, 26, faces multiple charges in connection with the incident.
An Extreme Heat Warning will take effect Sunday across southern New England, with temperatures soaring to 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Boston may see highs near 100 degrees on Tuesday, potentially breaking all-time June records. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable populations.
A 17-year-old boy drowned in Lake Winnipesaukee after attempting to recover a bag that fell overboard. Despite initial search efforts by local fire departments and Marine Patrol, his body was recovered later that evening by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Unit. An autopsy is scheduled, and the investigation is ongoing.
Six people suffered injuries in a fire early Saturday morning at a home in Framingham, Massachusetts. Firefighters responded to the blaze at 363 Concord St. and contained it to the second floor, where one individual remains in critical condition.
A former Haitian mayor, Jean Morose Viliena, received a nine-year prison sentence for visa fraud after lying about his violent past. Prosecutors detailed his role in brutal attacks against political opponents, which included murder and attempted killings. Following his prison term, Viliena will face deportation proceedings.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency from June 22 to June 24 due to forecasted temperatures reaching the mid-90s, with heat indices hitting 100 degrees. The city has opened Cooling Centers and provided resources for residents to stay safe during the heat wave. City officials emphasize the importance of hydration and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
Geoffrey Andrews, 30, died in a plane crash near Beverly Regional Airport while taking off on Thursday. His family revealed that Andrews' wife, Gentry, is pregnant with their first child due in October. The crash is under investigation by federal and state authorities.
Lane closures on the Massachusetts Turnpike will last through 5 a.m. Monday for the demolition of the I-90 bridge over the MBTA railroad. Major traffic delays are expected, and drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The closures also impact MBTA Commuter Rail service on the Framingham/Worcester line.
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.