The imminent threat that a building may partially collapse is closing Broadway in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, indefinitely, authorities said Wednesday.
The Webster Mill building is unsafe and presents a public safety threat, according to tow…
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Police issue warning following increase in break-ins and attempted break-ins in Brighton
The Boston Police Department issued an advisory Wednesday following a series of recent break-ins and attempted break-ins in the city’s Brighton neighborhood in the area of Boston College.
“We are deeply concerned about these incidents a…
Stacy Wakefield dies less than 5 months after husband Tim Wakefield’s passing
Stacy Wakefield, the wife of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, has died, the team announced Wednesday on behalf of her family.
Her death comes less than five months after her husband’s passing in October at the age of 57. She had reportedly been battling pancreatic cancer.
“It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt, Stacy, passed away today at her home in Massachusetts. She was surrounded by her family and dear friends, as well as her wonderful caretakers and nurses. The loss is unimaginable, especially in the wake of losing Tim just under five months ago. Our hearts are beyond broken,” the family said in its statement. “We will remember Stacy as a strong, loving, thoughtful and kind person, who was as down-to-earth as they come. We feel so lucky to have had her in our lives, and we take comfort in the fact that she will be reunited with Tim, the love of her life.”
The family also thanked all of Stacy’s doctors, nurses and caretakers for their “unmatched care and support” and asked for privacy as they try to process their “profound loss.”
NBC Sports Boston’s John Tomase called Stacy’s loss so close to her husband’s death “devastating.” He said the couple was heavily involved in local philanthropic circles.
MLB.com writer Ian Browne said he was “incredibly saddened” to learn of Stacy’s death.
Tim Wakefield was a two-time World Series champion, helping the Red Sox break the curse in 2004 and winning it all again in 2007. He spent 29 years in Boston’s organization and was the honorary chairman of the Red Sox foundation.
He was also an eight-time nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award that goes to a ballplayer for exemplary sportsmanship and community involvement, winning it in 2010. After retiring, he became an analyst for Red Sox broadcasts and remained active in the team’s charities.
News of Tim and Stacy’s illness became public in late September after Tim’s former Red Sox teammate Curt Schilling revealed on a podcast — without permission — that Wakefield had brain cancer. The Red Sox later released a statement confirming that both Tim and Stacy were fighting illness, without elaborating.
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Police investigating 2 bank robberies in Boston
Two banks were robbed in Boston Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
The first robbery occurred at about 8:40 a.m. at East West Bank on Harrison Avenue, Boston police said.
It was immediately known how much money was taken. No injuries were reported.
Almost three hours later, a Rockland Trust Bank on Southampton Street was robbed, according to police.
No injuries were reported.
No arrests have been made in either incident, police said.
Council elevates Wolohojian to SJC with 6-1 vote
The Governor’s Council on Wednesday confirmed Supreme Judicial Court nominee Gabrielle Wolohojian, approving Gov. Maura Healey’s second appointee to the state’s highest court.
The council voted 6-1 to confirm the nomination, with Councilor Tara Jacobs of North Adams casting the lone vote of dissent.
An accomplished Appeals Court jurist of 16 years and former partner at the firm now known as WilmerHale, Wolohojian’s nomination has drawn public scrutiny because of her past personal relationship with the governor.
Healey and the judge shared a home in Charlestown for several years.
Members of the Governor’s Council, an elected panel with final approval power over judgeships, heaped praise on Wolohojian’s professional track record at a public interview on Feb. 21 and largely avoided delving into the personal past between Healey and Wolohojian.
At 63 years old, Wolohojian is eligible to serve on the bench until Dec. 16, 2030 when she reaches the state’s mandatory judicial retirement age of 70.
“A good judge listens. A good judge is fair. A good judge is prepared. And I learned that when you walk away from a good judge’s courtroom, your confidence in the justice system is renewed, even if you lost your cause on that particular day,” she said at her pre-confirmation hearing last week.
Boiler malfunction forces evacuation at UP Academy in Dorchester
Multiple students were evaluated and one employee hospitalized after a boiler malfunction caused a temporary evacuation at UP Academy in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Boston police said they responded to the school, l…
