The Massachusetts state budget for fiscal year 2025 legalizes online lottery sales, with revenue funding early childhood education and a new rule for players.
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Part of Mystic Avenue in Medford closed due to downed telephone pole and power lines
Part of Mystic Avenue in Medford was closed this morning due to a fallen telephone pole and powerlines. Traffic was diverted off the road. Police advised residents not to call 911 for power outages unless it’s an emergency.
Man tears down booking room ceiling at Orange Police Department, tells police “I know where you and your family live,” threatens to rape cop’s wife
The Orange Police Department responded to reports of suspicious activity at Central Cemetery, resulting in the arrest of 44-year-old Patrick Ward. Shortly after leaving the cemetery, Ward was apprehended for harassing a couple and throwing a bottle at a man at a nearby bus stop. Once in custody, Ward tore down the ceiling of the booking room and threatening officers, stating, “I know where you and your family live.” He also told a sergeant that he would rape his wife.
Gallery Sitka to host “Ocean Land Lines,” an exhibition of modern art by Lora Whelan that explores the desire for control amidst the chaos of nature
On Saturday, August 10, Gallery Sitka in Shirley will host the opening reception of “Ocean Land Lines,” an exhibition by contemporary Maine-based artist Lora Whelan. Inspired by the intense winter storms that hit Eastport, Maine, in 2023 and 2024, “Ocean Land Lines” delves into the human desire for control amidst nature’s chaos.
Tewksbury Police Arrest New Hampshire man in connection with Home Depot shooting
Khale Guillou, 19, of Swanzey, NH, was arrested in connection with a recent shooting at Home Depot in Tewksbury. He faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and firearm possession without a license. The incident, which was not random, is still under investigation.
Somerville man strangled by former boss living in basement apartment
Dejan Skodric, 35, who lives in the basement apartment of 90 Summer Street, was arrested for breaking into his former employee’s apartment, putting him in a choke hold, kicking him, punching him in the head, and threatening to return the next day.
Springfield Housing Authority deemed “troubled” by HUD following audit
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated the Springfield Housing Authority as “troubled” due to significant financial and management deficiencies. SHA must submit a recovery plan within 30 days.
Springfield man dies in high-speed crash following attempted traffic stop
A 41-year-old Springfield man died early this morning after a high-speed attempt to evade a traffic stop led to a fatal crash on Route 291. Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 2:20 a.m. when the driver lost control while exiting the highway.
Two men, one from Gardner, the other from Auburn, identified as victims of fatal crash in Royalston
The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Roger Byron, 52, of Gardner, and Paul Sliwinski, 69, of Auburn, were the victims of a fatal car accident in Royalston on Tuesday, July 16.
Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer to close amid Steward Health Care’s “financial crisis”
Steward Health Care, which filed for bankruptcy in May, announced that Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer will close next month.