The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts filed a brief in Read’s appeal to Massachusetts’ highest court to have two of the three charges against her, including second-degree murder, dropped in her second trial.
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Massachusetts deer crashes hit record high: Vehicle collisions jump between October and December
Deer crashes in Massachusetts jumped to a record high last year, according to AAA Northeast — which reported nearly 4,000 deer collisions. Almost 50% of the crashes happened from October to December.
‘A celebration for the community’
LEOMINSTER — It was a beautiful, picture-perfect autumn day at Sholan Farms on Saturday for the annual Harvest Festival, where the sun shone bright and temps were in the high 60s. The family friendly Oct. 12 affair featured tractor rides, food trucks, sawmill demos by Bedrock Farm, and entertainment by seasoned and talented magician Steve […]
City seeking art installation that incorporates seating
FITCHBURG — As part of ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown, the city is calling out to artists in an effort to create vibrant public spaces that encourage people to congregate and linger. Recognizing the lack of seating in downtown, Fitchburg is commissioning an art installation that would imbed art in the form of permanent seating. […]
No injuries reported in single-vehicle rollover on Blossom St.
Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle rollover accident on Blossom Street in Fitchburg on Monday afternoon. The vehicle’s operator was the only individual involved and was not injured. (GARY FOURNIER/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
Karen Read murder case: Prosecutors want another look at SUV data
Prosecutors in the Karen Read case requesting additional data from the defendant’s SUV that they argue would further bolster their case, pinpointing the vehicle’s “precise locations” the morning John O’Keefe died.
