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The public is requested to help find Jerry Steve Ruiz-Manzano, missing since September 5, 2024. He's 24, 5’5”, 200 lbs, with a shaved head, and was last seen in a black and red jacket with red pants.
Worcester Police Department arrested Angel Santana-Santiago for carrying a large capacity firearm with a suspended license and an outstanding warrant.
New Bedford police and federal agents arrested Benjamin Hunt for illegal drugs and arms trade, seizing counterfeit pills, cocaine, firearms, and machinery for making "ghost guns."
Springfield Police arrested 18-year-old Charlie Acevedo for carrying a firearm without a license after responding to an incident outside a convenience store.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston continues to enjoy sunny weather with comfortable temperatures into the 70s and 80s, with cooler nights in the mid-50s, and no sign of rain or impacts from the developing Hurricane Francine.
Community & Society in ...
The First Baptist Church in Wakefield, MA, reopens six years after a fire, emphasizing inclusivity and community service with a debt-free, accessible design.
Worcester Police are seeking help to find missing 26-year-old Brittany Lunny since August 26, 2024, last seen near Umass Hospital. Call 508-799-8651 with info.
A woman was arrested at Wakefield's Porchfest for speeding through the event with a rifle; no injuries were reported. She faces assault charges with the weapon still unfound.
Boston's weather is set for pleasant, sunny to partly cloudy days with mild temperatures in the mid-70s to low 80s, and potential warming to mid-80s by the weekend.
A Mexican man was sentenced to 11 years for cocaine trafficking in Massachusetts after being caught with 20 kilograms of the drug during a traffic stop.
The No Looks No Ball Summer League in Boston's South End concluded with active police engagement, mentoring local youth, with over 200 kids participating and a special treat from the BPD ice cream truck.
A Boston man pled guilty to escaping a residential re-entry center after not adhering to his release conditions. His escape was discovered during a quarantine check. Sentencing is scheduled for December 12, 2024.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Harvard study showed AI tutors doubled student engagement in a college physics course compared to traditional classes, offering personalized feedback and pacing.
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