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27-Year-Old CT Resident ID'd As Victim In Massachusetts Suspicious Death Investigation 27-Year-Old CT Resident ID'd As Victim In Massachusetts Suspicious Death Investigation
27-Year-Old CT Resident ID'd As Victim In Massachusetts Suspicious Death Investigation A 27-year-old Connecticut man has been identified as a victim of a suspicious death in Massachusetts after his body was found in a home with "apparent trauma." Fairfield County resident Brooks Hood, of Bridgeport, was found dead inside a Middlesex County home on Wednesday, April 10, on Fenwick Street in Framingham. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Hood was found after the Framingham Police Department received an anonymous 911 call.  On Thursday, April 18, Ryan said the case was referred to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who would determine the cause and manner o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In New England Debuts On Peacock ‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In New England Debuts On Peacock
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In New England Debuts On Peacock Massachusetts’ favorite sentient teddy bear, voiced by “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, returns with a seven-episode limited series on Peacock. MacFarlane reprises his role in the “Ted” TV series, a prequel to the hit film franchise set in Framingham. “It’s 1993, and Ted’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed,” a description of the show reads. “He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham).” All s…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
DUI Arrest: Man Nabbed After Driving Past Cops In CT, Police Say DUI Arrest: Man Nabbed After Driving Past Cops In CT, Police Say
DUI Arrest: Man Nabbed After Driving Past Cops In CT, Police Say A Massachusetts man was arrested in Connecticut after he failed to move over for a police vehicle, leading the authorities to believe he was intoxicated. It happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 in the Windham County town of Killingly, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers on I-395 northbound near Exit 38 were walking back to their car following a traffic stop when a Ford Explorer zoomed past them without moving over a lane or slowing down. Near Exit 41, police then pulled over the driver of the Explorer, Nicholas Bisesti, age 45, of Framingham, Massachusetts…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Region Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Region
Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Region The victims of a car crash in Central Massachusetts are being remembered as two bright bright individuals whose lives were taken from them too soon.  Leeha Thompson, age 21, of Southbridge, and Carlos Ortiz-Pomales, age 20, of Framingham, were killed in the crash that happened on I-395 southbound in Webster on Sunday, June 26.  Responding troopers discovered three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and all three, including the driver, were taken to UMass Medical for treatment. Tributes to both victims started surfacing on social media following the incident.  "I love you with all my…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Man Drove Nearly Five Times Over Limit During Morning Commute, Police Say Man Drove Nearly Five Times Over Limit During Morning Commute, Police Say
Man Drove Nearly Five Times Over Limit During Morning Commute, Police Say A 41-year-old man was busted driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike with a blood alcohol content nearly five times the legal limit, State Police said. State troopers in Middlesex County were called at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 to assist with a motor vehicle stop after an erratic driver of a Chevy Cruze was stopped on Route 90 in Framingham. Police said that during the stop, it was determined that the driver, Worcester County resident Ryan Carey, of the Town of Douglas, was allegedly intoxicated, showing signs that included speech, bloodshot eyes, and the smell of alcohol …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Ex-Employees Accuse People's United Bank Of Discrimination Ex-Employees Accuse People's United Bank Of Discrimination
Ex-Employees Accuse People's United Bank Of Discrimination Former managers at Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank are alleging racist and other discriminatory behavior at the firm. The Boston Business Journal is reporting that a senior Boston executive allegedly used racial epithets including “hood girl,” “ghetto,” and “terrorist.” People’s United Bank denies the allegations, the BBJ reported. This is not the first time People’s United has been accused of discrimination - though past charges haven’t exactly stuck.  The bank faced challenges from employees in 2010 (employee claim denied) and 2017 (employee claim partially denied, partially …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Stop & Shop Warns Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue In CT Stop & Shop Warns Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue In CT
Stop & Shop Warns Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue In CT Stop & Shop says it has discovered a potential data security issue at five store locations in the Northeast, including in Connecticut. Illegal skimming devices known as “shimmers” were identified as part of routine security scans at the locations.  The five stores and dates the issue was identified are als follows: 25 Old King’s Highway North in Darien, Connecticut, April 26 to April 30 404 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, New Jersey: Feb. 8 to Feb. 10 8 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey: March 28 to April 9 1189 Broad Street, Clifton, New Jersey: March 14 to April 16 19…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Stop & Shop Warns Of Data Security Issue At Connecticut Store Stop & Shop Warns Of Data Security Issue At Connecticut Store
Stop & Shop Warns Of Data Security Issue At Connecticut Store Stop & Shop says it has discovered a potential data security issue at five store locations in the Northeast. Illegal skimming devices known as “shimmers” were identified as part of routine security scans at the locations.  The five stores and dates the issue was identified are als follows: 25 Old King’s Highway North in Darien, Connecticut, April 26 to April 30 404 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, New Jersey: Feb. 8 to Feb. 10 8 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey: March 28 to April 9 1189 Broad Street, Clifton, New Jersey: March 14 to April 16 19 Temple Street, Framingham…

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by Joe Lombardi