A federal court judge has sentenced a 78-year-old white Quincy man to 18 months in prison for threatening to kill an Asian family, telling them to “go back to China,” before he drove his car into a member of the family.
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MCAS ‘rarely prevents’ high schooler from getting diplomas, study of ballot question says
A requirement that students pass the MCAS in 10th grade “rarely prevents” them from getting a high school diploma, according to a report that analyzes a question on the ballot this year that would strike the prerequisite for graduation.
Our Lady of the Lake Church to host 48th annual parish bazaar
LEOMINSTER — As the pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Church, Father Kenneth Cardinale is looking forward to experiencing his second parish bazaar, which is planned for this weekend. “When I came here last summer, I was delighted to discover that the parish has this marvelous tradition,” he said. “This year will be the […]
Second Chance to host low-cost pet vaccine clinic and dog license registration
FITCHBURG — Registration is now open for the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, organized by Second Chance Animal Services, and will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Fitchburg Fire Department Headquarters, 33 North St. The City Clerk will be present to register Fitchburg dogs. The cost for […]
Harvard is ranked the worst school for free speech: ‘Abysmal’ climate; How do other Massachusetts colleges rank?
Harvard is ranked the worst school for free speech: ‘Abysmal’ climate; How do other Massachusetts colleges rank?
Steward Health Care’s CEO declines congressional testimony despite being subpoenaed
Steward Health Care’s CEO won’t be at a congressional hearing next week despite being subpoenaed, as his attorney says his testimony would be “wholly inappropriate” amid bankruptcy proceedings.
