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Officer accidentally shot gun while holstering it during Massachusetts school shooting hoax

Public Safety

Officer accidentally shot gun while holstering it during Massachusetts school shooting hoax

Climate Science

New Bedford once lit the world with whale oil. Now it wants to do the same with wind power.

The United States does not yet have a single commercial-scale offshore wind farm. But it will soon.
Fisheries

Judge rejects lawsuit by Nantucket residents to block wind turbines, protect right whales

The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project is on track to be the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S.
Massachusetts

Hoax school shooting made worse when Massachusetts officer accidentally fires gun

While alone in a school bathroom, a local police officer inadvertently discharged their firearm, the Danvers police department said in a Facebook post.
Crime

Former naval police officer sentenced in federal court for threatening his ex-wife and her mother

Luis De Leon, 30, was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for threatening his ex-wife and her mother in Iowa.
Traffic

Traffic woes expected as crowds swarm to Taylor Swift shows in Foxboro

We knew there'd be trouble this weekend in Foxboro, but you may need a getaway car to get you far away from the all the traffic.
Sports

Boston’s role as World Cup host city highlighted by top sports and political figures

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is one of 16 venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada tapped to host soccer matches for the international sporting event.
History

Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service

"The return of these marksmanship medals helps fill in a little bit of that mosaic of that picture of who we are," Kirsten Talken-Spaulding said.
Crime

Man shot by police was running 'full sprint' with sword toward officer, police say

A man shot by police in Massachusetts last weekend was holding a sword over his head and running at an officer at a “full sprint,” officials said.
Massachusetts

Massachusetts US Attorney to resign after Justice Department watchdog probe

The Justice Department's watchdog has yet to release its report detailing the findings of its investigation.
Local News

Mass. AG reaches $6.1M settlement with CVS on workers' compensation drug costs

The settlement identified alleged failures concerning prescriptions filled at CVS locations in Springfield, New Bedford, Boston, and Worcester.
Local News

Body of missing 4-year-old boy found on shore of Boston Harbor island

Massachusetts State Police say Mohamed Abou Fofana had been playing at a park on Castle Island in Boston Harbor on Sunday when he went missing.

Elvers remain one of the most valuable fish after strong year in Maine

Political Brew: Paid family leave, DeSantis presidential bid, and student loans

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Officer accidentally shot gun while holstering it during Massachusetts school shooting hoax

New Bedford once lit the world with whale oil. Now it wants to do the same with wind power.

Judge rejects lawsuit by Nantucket residents to block wind turbines, protect right whales

Hoax school shooting made worse when Massachusetts officer accidentally fires gun

Former naval police officer sentenced in federal court for threatening his ex-wife and her mother

Traffic woes expected as crowds swarm to Taylor Swift shows in Foxboro

Boston’s role as World Cup host city highlighted by top sports and political figures

Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service

Man shot by police was running 'full sprint' with sword toward officer, police say

Massachusetts US Attorney to resign after Justice Department watchdog probe

Mass. AG reaches $6.1M settlement with CVS on workers' compensation drug costs

Body of missing 4-year-old boy found on shore of Boston Harbor island

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