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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A school bus and a Honda Civic collided in Lowell, MA, leaving the bus overturned and three adults hospitalized with minor injuries; no children were aboard. Investigation of the crash is ongoing.
A Lynn man, Lawrence Nagle Sr., pleaded guilty to charges related to distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and meth. The operation involved indicting 23 people and seized drugs, guns, and cash.
A fire at an apartment in Lynn left several displaced, with one firefighter injured. Quick response from Lynn and Saugus fire departments controlled the fire within an hour; the cause is under investigation.
Boston is set for a week of cloudy weather and rain, with a storm bringing heavy rain and wind mid-week, and a potential shift to snow in higher areas. Clearer weather is expected following the storm.
A man died in a single-vehicle crash in Wayland when his Kia EV6 hit a tree and caught fire early Saturday morning; firefighters' efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
Two suspects were arrested in South Boston for attempting to steal a moped, leading to a foot chase and an officer being dragged. They face multiple charges including larceny and assault.
A man was stabbed during a road rage incident on Columbia Road in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood; the assailant fled, and no arrests have been made. The victim is recovering, and police seek witnesses.
Community & Society in ...
The Boston Police Department held an Easter egg hunt at Bunker Hill, with activities like egg decorating and face painting, aimed at strengthening community bonds.
A judge denied a motion to disqualify the Norfolk DA's office from Karen Read's murder trial, rejecting claims that the DA's actions would prevent a fair trial.
Nantucket High School officials investigate a photo of students with a racial slur sign, sparking discussions on addressing racism and planning a student forum.
Harvard Library is removing human skin from a 19th-century book, acknowledging "past failures" in handling the macabre artifact, and is committed to respectful resolution of the sensitive case.
A Holyoke man, Alfredo Aldeco, has pleaded guilty to robbery charges and firearm offenses related to a series of armed robberies in 2018. His sentencing is set for May 2024.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The MBTA Board approved a program to halve public transit fares for low-income riders in 170 communities, starting this summer, benefiting those under 200% of the federal poverty level.
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