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Governor Healey's budget would cut co‑responder funding by roughly $15 million, drawing sharp criticism from police chiefs and mental‑health advocates. Supporters warn the move could mean more arrests and ER visits.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Canoga Park payment processor was sentenced in Boston after prosecutors said the firm handled payments for online pharmacies selling counterfeit "Adderall." Tests found methamphetamine in some pills.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and blustery this afternoon with a high near 48°F. Rain likely Sunday night and a chance of wet snow Monday.
A Marshfield man was arrested after a hidden recorder was found in a unisex bathroom at Cohasset’s Paul Pratt Library. Police say forensic analysis uncovered video and audio of restroom users.
A crowded Democratic primary to replace Seth Moulton is shaping into a test between well‑connected insiders and local outsiders. Dan Koh’s early money and endorsements have reshaped the field.
An Oak Bluffs babysitter is awaiting trial after a two‑year‑old’s death; the child’s father told local TV he believed the caregiver ‘tortured’ his son as criminal and civil cases proceed.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pop-up bar 261 has opened at the Envoy Hotel, centering screens on women's sports and honoring Kathrine Switzer's 261 bib.
The City Council approved a $2.1M free‑cash transfer to cover police and fire pay and urged the mayor to freeze new overtime requests amid FY26 budget pressures.
A 16-year-old from Needham faces murder and gun charges after the Oct. 13, 2025 fatal shooting of Marie Molea-Anthony in Roxbury.
Community & Society in ...
Northpoint Bible College appealed after its accreditor initiated an adverse‑action notice; an appeal hearing is set by May 15, 2026, and students face possible federal‑aid impacts.
Six Manchester residents were arraigned after prosecutors say they chased and beat a 19‑year‑old at Downtown Crossing and stole his phone.
More than 160 Harvard Club employees in Back Bay voted to join UFCW Local 1445 after a March NLRB election, citing low pay and no contract since June 2024.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Aldeyra’s shares plunged about 70% after the FDA declined to approve reproxalap, the Lexington biotech’s lead dry‑eye candidate.
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