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Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins arrested, indicted for extortion
Tompkins allegedly extorted $50,000 from a multistate cannabis company. -
A new program will give $1,200 a month to homeless young adults in Greater Boston
“I’m not going to let the folks down. I’m going to make sure that I use this to get myself out of this situation,” says Deandre, who’s participating in the guaranteed-income program. -
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Randolph festival celebrates growing Igbo community in Greater Boston
The celebration Saturday at Belcher Park in Randolph amplifies the culture of one of the largest Nigerian population groups. -
Study on 1676 massacre in Turners Falls completed, including Native perspectives
The town of Montague hired historical investigators to fill in details of the "Battle of Turners Falls," where 250 Native people were killed more than 350 years ago. The study was funded by the National Park Service. -
State considers buyout of flood-prone homes as coastline changes
Relocation of people and infrastructure is one of 10 strategies in a plan to cope with sea-level rise and storm surge. The Office of Coastal Zone Management is expected to finalize a report this summer. -
East Boston immigrant pursues ICE complaint over detention
José Pineda was held overnight even though he tried to show ICE agents his legal documentation.
