Suffolk DA drops effort to retry a nearly 30-year-old murder case
Joseph Bennett maintained his innocence throughout decades in prison and had been granted a new trial in the 1997 shooting at a Mattapan nightclub.
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South Boston's Luisa Sparrow named 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
“There is so much room to work on academics with students and also work on their living skills,” she said.
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Teacher strikes in Marblehead, Beverly end with tentative deals
Officials in both districts say schools will reopen Wednesday after weeks-long strikes. -
Sen. Markey urges Biden to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump's inauguration
The senator believes Trump will act in a revengeful way "towards individuals who he believes harmed him.” -
FOG = clog. Here's why you shouldn't pour fat, oil or grease down the drain.
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AG Campbell won't get involved in Question 1 dispute — yet
Andrea Campbell said the attorney general's office can only get involved if the dispute between the auditor and Massachusetts Legislature goes to litigation. -
Thanksgiving storm could cause travel hiccups around New England
With record-breaking numbers of people on the road this season, rain and possible snow could complicate holiday travel.
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