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School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
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Former FTX CEO, MIT Grad Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Defrauding Investors Of $1.8 Billion
The former CEO of what used to be one of the world's largest cryptocurrency companies has been charged with defrauding investors of almost two billion dollars, authorities said. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Samuel Bankman-Fried on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with defrauding FTX investors out of more than $1.8 billion. The SEC alleges that Bankman-Fried raised the funds – including $1.1 billion from 90 US-based investors – by falsely promoting a safe, responsible cryptocurrency since May 2019. "We allege that Sam Bankman-Fried built a house of cards on a foundation of dece…
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Massachusetts Corrections Officer Released From Hospital After Brutal Prison Attack: Report
A Massachusetts corrections officer who was put on life-support after a brutal prison attack earlier this year has been released from the hospital, CBS Boston reports. Matthew Tidman, age 36, was attacked by an inmate with a metal object in the gymnasium at MCI-Shirley in Shirley on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 31, as previously reported by Daily Voice. After being hospitalized for nearly two months, his brother Nick told CBS that Tidman left Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on last Friday. "He has this will and drive within him and he knows how to get things done, pu…
Police & Fire
Western Mass Woman Chooses Plan Bees To Fight Off Deputies During Eviction: Police
A woman was buzzing mad when Hampden County sheriff's deputies showed up to enforce an eviction order earlier this month at a Longfellow home, so she unleashed her army of bees to protect their queen, officials said. Deputies responded to Memery Lane on Oct. 12 as part of an eviction order against Rorie Susan Woods, 55, of Hadley, who was driving away with several manufactured beehives in tow on her SUV as they pulled up, CBS Boston reported. When she spotted the deputies, she jumped out and ripped off the lids of the hives. Deputies tried to stop her, but the swarms o…
Police & Fire
No One Walks Alone: Sherborn Officer Walking Across State To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health
One Sherborn officer takes walking a beat to a whole new level. Officer Doug Kingsley is hiking across Massachusetts —219 miles — to raise awareness of the mental health struggles of his brothers and sisters in uniform. Kingsley started at the New York border in Egremont on Oct. 12, and he plans to end at the Chatham lighthouse in Chatham on Friday, Oct. 21. Sometimes he walks by himself, and sometimes others join him. But even when no one is with him, he doesn't walk alone. He wants all first responders to realize that too. View this post on Instagram …
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Cape Cod Man Accused Of Killing Mother Dies From Medical Emergency In Jail
A man accused of killing his mother by burning her to death outside their Cape Cod home has died while in jail, reports said. According to the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, Adam Howe, age 34, suffered a medical emergency and died in his cell at Ashe Street Jail in New Bedford. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where he was pronounced dead, CBS Boston reports. "Out of respect for the family, we have no additional comment or details," a spokesperson with the office said, WCVB reports. "That family has been through a lot this weekend; please keep them in your prayers." Howe was arreste…
Police & Fire
Search Underway For Missing Boater At Central Mass Lake
Multiple crews are searching for a missing person in the water of Lake Lashway in the Northh Brookfield area of central Massachusetts, authorities said. Multiple fire, police, and dive teams are working on Lake Lashaway this morning. Please avoid the area so crews can work... Posted by East Brookfield Fire Department on Sunday, September 18, 2022 North Brookfield Police asked for help in looking for a a boater believed to be in the water just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, CBS Boston reports. A man reportedly went out on the lake and his boat later came back to shore without him…
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Typo Sends Man To Jail During Martha's Vineyard Vacation On Brookline Charge
A Philadelphia man hoping to enjoy a week on Martha's Vineyard wound up in jail because of a nearly 10-year-old typo, CBS Boston reports. Angus McCoubrey, 37, and his wife were involved in a minor fender bender at the start of their weeklong stay on the island last month and thought little of it when they called police to report the incident, the outlet said. But a few minutes after the couple made the call, McCoubrey said he noticed an Edgartown patrol car racing to catch up with them. The officer ordered him out of the car and put McCoubrey in handcuffs, CBS said. The charge? …
Lifestyle
'Happy Hour Bill' Leaves Sour Taste For Mass Bars, But Patrons Say Cheers
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, well, just not in Massachusetts, but that could change soon with legislation that would bring back happy hour. Though, not everyone is smiling. The Massachusetts Senate last week approved an amendment to an economic development bill that could allow bars to sell cheaper drinks to thirsty patrons when they get off work, CBS Boston reported. The state killed happy hour in 1984 when legislators banned the practice after a spike in drunk driving car crashes. Currently, bars and restaurants can't change the price of alcohol for promotional purposes…
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President Biden Tests Positive For
Covid-
19 After Visiting Massachusetts
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting Massachusetts, the White House announced on Thursday, July 21. The President, who is vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and will start taking Paxlovid and isolate while he battles the virus, the White House said. #Breaking- President Biden has been diagnosed with Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/5CZtw5L2nq — WBZ NewsRadio (@wbznewsradio) July 21, 2022 This comes after President Biden visited Massachusetts on Wednesday to discuss new ways to combat climate change and push for clean energy. When it com…
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Ayanna Pressley, Katherine Clark Arrested Protesting For Abortion Rights In DC
Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark were among 17 Democrats arrested in front of the Supreme Court during a protest over the recent ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. The two Massachusetts members of Congress joined dozens of people on Tuesday, July 19, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. Some of the members of Congress arrested: @RepSpeier @CarolynBMaloney @AOC @RashidaTlaib @Ilhan @AyannaPressley @RepAndyLevin @SaraJacobsCA @RepKClark @ReElectNydia @RepBarbaraLee @RepCori @janschakowsky @RepDean pic.twitter.com/NMSV9BQP4W — Edward-Isaac Dovere (…
Police & Fire
Eversource Workers Hospitalized From 'Blood-Curdling' Manhole Explosion In Downtown Boston
Two Eversource workers are in the hospital after they were injured from a manhole explosion in Downtown Boston. Multiple crews were on the scene of the explosion that happened across from 37 Bowdoin Street in Beacon Hill around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Companies on scene at a manhole explosion across from 37 Bowdoin St downtown Boston. @@BOSTON_EMS has transported 2 @EversourceMA workers to Mass General Hosp. pic.twitter.com/Bq0EskvDGC — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 12, 2022 The explosion sent workers to Mass General Hospital, one suffering …
Police & Fire
Overheated Engine Sends Smoke From Commuter Rail Train At North Station
Boston firefighters were on the scene where smoke was reportedly coming from a train at North Station, according to a Tweet from CBS Boston. This happened after 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. #BREAKING Firefighters on scene at North Station, where smoke is coming from a commuter rail train pic.twitter.com/ypuFd80ghg — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) July 7, 2022 Heavy smoke at North Station? @universalhub pic.twitter.com/lDMbt8EFny — Sam Ades (@sam_ades) July 7, 2022 A spokesperson with the MBTA told Daily Voice there was no fire on the train and that an engine overheated, causing the sm…
Police & Fire
84-Year-Old Man Drowns At North Shore Beach, Report Says
An 84-year-old man has died after he was pulled from the water in Lynn, CBS Boston reports. Police responded to a report of a person drowning at Lynn Beach shortly before 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, the outlet reports. Upon arrival, crews gave the man medical aid before transporting him to Salem Hospital for further treatment. He did not survive, the outlet reports. The incident remains under investigation. Click here to read the full story from CBS Boston.
Lifestyle
Guinness World Record's Largest Chicken Nugget Crafted In Cambridge
History was made in Massachusetts when two TikTok star chefs smashed the world record for the largest chicken nugget. Nick DiGiovanni and Lynn Davis joined forces to make a 46-pound chicken nugget in Cambridge, CBS Boston reports. The enormous nugget was 115 times larger than the average chicken, Guinness World Records said. The fast-food staple was made from 40 pounds of ground chicken, 40 slices of white bread and 40 eggs, according to a YouTube video documenting the experience. The chefs also had to use "a special contraption" to bake the colossal nugget that was shaped l…
Police & Fire
Young Woman Drowns In Pool At Club In Greater Boston Area, Report Says
A 22-year-old woman has drowned in a pool in the Greater Boston area on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 7, CBS Boston reports. The incident happened in Essex County, in the Town of Nahant, at the Cary Street Club around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, the outlet reports. The woman was taken to a local hospital where she later died. A person at the scene said the woman an au-pair for one of two families in the pool, according to an article from Itemlive. The woman apparently diving in the pool for something when “something was wrong” as she came up for air, the outlet …
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants
Singing is currently banned in Massachusetts restaurants. On March 1, Massachusetts relaxed restrictions meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The advance in Step 2 of reopening the economy, expanded capacity limits for restaurants and allowed for live music performances there. Many restaurants began booking gigs including UVA Wine Bar in Plymouth. Then on Friday, March 5, the restaurant’s owner received a letter from the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission informing her that while music is allowed, singing is not, according to a report on CBS Boston. “While musical perfor…
Schools
Covid-
19: Social Distance Rules For Students Far Shorter Than For Adults
The guidelines for social distancing at public schools recommend far less space between people than the 6 feet standard encouraged throughout much of the pandemic. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Massachusetts announced a plan to return all elementary school students to the classroom by April. When asked about COVID-19 safeguards for the schools, Commission of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey Riley said that 3 feet of distance between students, staff, and faculty is the goal for public schools, though if they are able to distance further - up to 6 feet - all the better. …
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