A man attempted to rob a store in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tuesday night before setting it on fire and taking off, police said.
The attempted armed robbery occurred at about 11:50 p.m. at the Lucky Lotto convenience store on Washington Stree…
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Wu comment about Senate inaction sparks tax tiff with Spilka
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s push to temporarily rebalance property tax rates appears to be on life support on Beacon Hill amid an emerging spat with the top Senate Democrat.
After the Senate wrapped up formal business for the term with th…
Abandoned in Dracut: 49 guinea pigs found ‘lethargic’ and in ‘poor condition’
Dozens of guinea pigs were abandoned in Dracut, Massachusetts, earlier this week, police said, asking for the public’s help in finding the owner.
About 49 guinea pigs were left on a small trail Monday between Beaver Brook Mill and Beaver Brook, according to Dracut police, who said the animals were found “lethargic” and in “poor condition.”
The guinea pigs were taken to the Lowell Humane Society, where they currently remain, police said.
“It was evident that the guinea pigs had been intentionally disposed of in a location where they had no means to fend for themselves or escape their dire situation,” said animal control officer Colleen Morse. “This situation indicates a serious lapse in responsibility and compassion.”
The animals aren’t available for adoption because of their conditions, according to police.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Dracut Police Department at 978-957-2123.
Efforts intensify in Boston, Ayer to keep Steward Health hospitals open
An emergency declaration tied to the Steward Health Care hospital closures could keep services running.
The Boston City Council will consider a resolution Wednesday that would declare a “public health emergency” and keep things running at Carney Hospital in the city’s Dorchester neighborhood.
The resolution, sponsored by councilors John Fitzgerald and Ed Flynn, urges the city and the Boston Public Health Commission to “take all possible steps necessary to preserve the operations of Carney Hospital and ensure that Steward is following all state and local laws.”
It comes after dozens of the hospital employees rallied in front of Carney Hospital on Monday to protest the planned shutdown, which is currently scheduled for the end of the month.
The protesters said the closure would eliminate 750 jobs and access to health care for a vulnerable population.
Fitzgerald and Flynn’s resolution describes the closure plan as “unconscionable.”
Meanwhile in Ayer Tuesday night, the select board held a special meeting to discuss declaring a public health emergency and to establish a transition plan to ensure the Nashoba Valley Medical Center remains operational until a new owner is found.
The hospital, also owned by Steward Health Care, is also scheduled to close at the end of this month, taking with it some 500 jobs and negatively impacting tens of thousands of people.
The city council meets at 12 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the Carney Hospital resolution.
Debby’s rainfall expected to arrive in New England by end of workweek
Rain quickly exits Wednesday morning, with a more optimistically sunny forecast this afternoon. We’re not talking about super blue skies, but enough sun to notice and feel. Highs still fall short of summery, however.
With onshore winds, …
‘It’s unreal’: Gabby Thomas reflects after winning gold medal
Runner Gabby Thomas, who grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University, became a gold medalist Tuesday at the Paris Olympics.
Thomas launched from the start line with determination, taking a commanding lead in the women’s 200m. She crossed the finish line in 21.83 seconds.
“I was in complete disbelief,” Thomas said. “I know I’ve earned it, I trained so hard for this, but there is no feeling like earning an Olympic gold medal. It’s unreal.”
She earned two medals at the Tokyo Olympics — a bronze in the 200m and a silver for the 4X100m relay — but this is her first gold.
Thomas, who now calls Texas home, started running track and field at Williston Northampton School.
For any young girls looking up to her now, she has some advice.
“Work hard and give back to your community in any way you can, and you will be successful,” Thomas said. “Williston was such a great foundation for me. It was such an amazing community, and it just laid the groundwork for where I am today. So that’s what I would say, just work hard, go after what you want, and give back to the community when you can.”
Thomas is the first American woman to win gold in the 200m since her role model, Allyson Felix, it in London 2012.
