Posts Tagged ‘boston’
On first day of winter, temperatures to reach as high as 55
It’s the first day of winter -- but it still feels like autumn. Temperatures will stay in the 50s all day today, reaching as high as 55, said Bill Simpson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton. Skies will stay sunny until tonight, when it will rain in the Boston area and [...]
Canaan, N.H., fire victim is identified; Craig Disbrow died of smoke inhalation
Officials have identified the victim in the fatal fire that occurred in Canaan, N.H., early Sunday. Craig Disbrow, 52, died of smoke inhalation, the Canaan Fire Department said today in a statement. The fire occurred at 1095 Route 4 around 1:24 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. [...]
Former Councilor Maureen E. Feeney elected city clerk of Boston
The Boston City Council today elected Maureen E. Feeney city clerk, handing the job to a former colleague who served on the council for almost 20 years until she resigned last month. Council President Stephen J. Murphy, a longtime political ally of Feeney, called for the vote. Feeney was elected by [...]
Baby found in Dorchester apartment dies; 4-month-old was found ‘in distress’ on Monday
A baby girl found in critical condition earlier this week in a Dorchester apartment was pronounced dead last night, Boston police said. On Monday, the 4-month-old, now identified as Allejah Jarret, was found not breathing and “in distress” at her home at 70 Ames St., police said. Police found [...]
Boston police probe Dorchester dogfighting ring; one dead, 11 live pit bulls found
Boston police are investigating a dogfighting ring in Dorchester where officers allegedly found a dead pit bull and 11 additional pit bulls living in deplorable conditions. An undercover officer first responded to 56 Mather St. on Sunday after an anonymous tip came in that the location housed a [...]
Police charge Somerville man with breaking into South End homes
A Somerville man was arrested today after police said he tried to break into four homes in the South End. Daniel Ryan, 26, is charged with breaking and entering a home during the day, and receiving stolen property, Boston police said in a statement today. Police responded to calls of a break in at [...]
Fishing vessel stopped from sailing after Coast Guard crew noted safety violations
A fishing vessel homeported in Boston was kept from sailing on Monday due to numerous safety violations, the US Coast Guard said, warning other sailors not to take such risks. The 45-foot ship, named “Still Mis Behavin,” was stopped about 13 miles southeast of Portland, Maine, by a Coast Guard [...]
Fishing vessel stopped from sailing after Coast Guard crew noted safety violations
A fishing vessel homeported in Boston was kept from sailing on Monday due to numerous safety violations, the US Coast Guard said, warning other sailors not to take such risks. The 45-foot ship, named “Still Mis Behavin,” was stopped about 13 miles southeast of Portland, Maine, by a Coast Guard [...]
Nelson Fellowships celebrate 15th anniversary at US District Court in Boston
He was only in high school, and life could not get much tougher. Kevin Copson was at Boston Latin Academy when five family members had died within a seven-month period, including his father. “It was a time in my life where I felt I didn’t have any opportunities,” he said. Now a student at [...]
Nelson Fellowships celebrate 15th anniversary at US District Court in Boston
He was only in high school, and life could not get much tougher. Kevin Copson was at Boston Latin Academy when five family members had died within a seven-month period, including his father. “It was a time in my life where I felt I didn’t have any opportunities,” he said. Now a student at [...]
