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3 Mass Students Named US Presidential Scholars 3 Mass Students Named US Presidential Scholars
3 Mass Students Named US Presidential Scholars Three Massachusetts high school students were named US Presidential Scholars, an honor given to only a small fraction of teens nationally. The names of the scholars were announced on Thursday, May 9 by the US Department of Education as part of the 2024 US Presidential Scholars program, which recognizes excellence in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Honorees are chosen by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, which picks the winners each year based on their success in the aforementioned fields, as well as through essays, transcripts, and school…
Best High Schools: Massachusetts Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: Massachusetts Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: Massachusetts Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Massachusetts is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings of the nation's best high schools. The brand-new rankings were released Tuesday, April 23, and determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The highest-ranked school in Massachusetts is Boston Latin School, which is rated 27th nationally. It drew high marks for students taking at least one AP exam, as well as proficiency in mathematics and reading, and for its high graduation rate. These other schools made the Top 10 in the Com…
'Serial Predator' From Mass Tries Paying For Sex With 14-Year-Old Girl: Here's His Sentence 'Serial Predator' From Mass Tries Paying For Sex With 14-Year-Old Girl: Here's His Sentence
'Serial Predator' From Mass Tries Paying For Sex With 14-Year-Old Girl: Here's His Sentence A registered sex offender from Massachusetts with a previous conviction will spend over a decade in prison after trying to pay who he thought was a child sex trafficker for sex with a 14-year-old girl, officials said. Middlesex County resident David Cannon of Lexington, age 61, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to pay for sex with a teenager, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Tuesday, April 9.  According to federal officials, in November 2022, Cannon replied to an online advertisement that offered commercial sex with two young gir…
Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington
Child Foils Kidnapping Attempt While Playing In Their Backyard In Lexington A man wearing a ski mask tried to kidnap a child as they played in their backyard in Middlesex County on Thursday afternoon, March 14, and police are asking residents for help.  The alleged incident happened at a home on Wood Street in Lexington around 2 p.m.  The elementary school-aged child said they were playing when a man in all black with his face hidden by a mask grabbed her from behind and put a hand over their mouth, police said.  The kid was able to break free and run away. The suspect bolted from the area after that, police said.  Lexington police ask anyone …
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly In an amazing display of generosity, a Massachusetts community has raised over $150,000 in college tuition funds for the children of a beloved father following his sudden death from a heart attack.  The rush of support came after the sudden death of 47-year-old Middlesex County resident Kalaiarasu Mani of Lexington on Saturday, Feb. 3, caused by a sudden and massive heart attack.  In the days after Mani's death, his sister-in-law, Sangeetha Govindarajan, created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his children's future.  "The shock of Kalai's sudden death …
$5M Lottery Payday And A Mystery In Lexington $5M Lottery Payday And A Mystery In Lexington
$5M Lottery Payday And A Mystery In Lexington A $5 million lottery ticket was sold in Lexington this month, but the winner has decided to keep their name hidden.  They won the cash playing the "$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch-off game. They collected their winnings last week.  M&J Nominee Trust of Boston claimed the prize on behalf of the winner, which allows them to stay anonymous — and avoid awkward dinner conversations about their friend's new app that just needs a little seed money.  They chose to take the lump sum payment of $3.25 million over the annuity.  They bought the winning ticket at Ci…
2 Dead In Wrong-Way Driver Fiery Crash In Lexington: Police 2 Dead In Wrong-Way Driver Fiery Crash In Lexington: Police
2 Dead In Wrong-Way Driver Fiery Crash In Lexington: Police A wrong-way driver in Middlesex County died and another driver was killed when they collided head-on on I-95 North, causing the cars to burst into flames earlier this weekend, police said.  State troopers recieved multiple 911 calls from people on the interstate in Lexington about a 2019 Prius traveling the wrong way just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Moments later, another call came in that the Toyota has crashed into another vehicle near the I-95/Route 4 connection.  Police have not released either drivers' names.  An initial investigation found the Prius was driving southbou…
Man, 22, Shot His Mom, Her Friend With Illegally Purchased Pistol: DA Man, 22, Shot His Mom, Her Friend With Illegally Purchased Pistol: DA
Man, 22, Shot His Mom, Her Friend With Illegally Purchased Pistol: DA A 22-year-old Middlesex County man is being held for a mental health evaluation after police arrested him for shooting his mother and one of her friends, authorities said.  Brent Justice Roman-Finnagan of Lexington used an illegally purchased pistol to pull off the attack, the Middlesex County District Attorney said. Roman-Finnagan's mom, age 57, called 911 around 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, to report that her son had shot her and her friend, a 55-year-old Haverhill woman, the prosecutor said. Their names were not released.  Lexington police took Roman-Finnagan into custody …
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Middlesex County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Middlesex County” report: No. 1 - Lexington: Lexington High School No. 2 - Weston: Weston High School No. 3 - Newton: Newton North High School No. 4 - Belmont: Belmont High School No. 5 - Newton: Newton South High School All five Middlesex County schools received overall grades of "A+," …
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report A new U.S. News and World Report study ranked the top 10 Massachusetts public and charter high schools and crowned those who are best in class.  The publication released the new state rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 29, grading schools on graduation rates, college readiness, and teacher-to-student ratio.  Boston Latin School led the pack in Massachusetts with a graduation rate of 98 percent and a college readiness rating of 94.4. The school also ranked as one of the 50 best in the nation. Following Boston Latin School were Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School …
New Update: 2 People Trapped in Lexington Rollover Crash, Road Closed New Update: 2 People Trapped in Lexington Rollover Crash, Road Closed
New Update: 2 People Trapped in Lexington Rollover Crash, Road Closed A serious two-car car crash in Middlesex County led to a multi-department response after multiple people were left stuck inside a wrecked vehicle, officials say.  Multiple people were reported to be trapped in a rollover crash that occurred around 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, on Lowell Street in Lexington, according to the Lexington Police Department.  Firefighters extracted the trapped people and EMS took all people inside both vehicles to nearby hospitals. Some of the injuries were minor, but others were serious, police said. Lowell Street was shut down from Maple Street to …
3 Mass Communities Named Among 10 Safest In Country, Study Says 3 Mass Communities Named Among 10 Safest In Country, Study Says
3 Mass Communities Named Among 10 Safest In Country, Study Says Many Massachusetts residents can sleep well at night knowing that their city is one of the safest in the nation, according to a new study.   A new study from Neighborhood Scout pronounced multiple Massachusetts communities among the safest in the nation, with one Mass city even securing the second-highest spot. The report revealed the 100 safest cities in the US with 25,000 or more people, using data on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents.  These cities therefore have some of the lowest rates of burglary, theft, murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated a…
Community Reels After Tragic Death Of 'Selfless' Lexington Boy Scout Community Reels After Tragic Death Of 'Selfless' Lexington Boy Scout
Community Reels After Tragic Death Of 'Selfless' Lexington Boy Scout In the wake of the tragic death of an 11-year-old "beautiful kid," community members are reaching out to help the child's family while they cope with the loss themselves.  Keoni Hubbard, of Lexington, passed away in a "tragic" boating accident on Lake Manning in Glimanton, New Hampshire on Friday, July 7, according to the Boy Scouts of America Spirit of Adventure Council. "Beloved by his family and friends, Keoni’s spirit and empathy for others resonated with all who love and admire him," wrote Hubbard's family in a statement. "Keoni was simply the best – a selfless child who truly found j…
47-Year-Old Lexington Dad's Death Leaves 'Void' In Greater Boston Community 47-Year-Old Lexington Dad's Death Leaves 'Void' In Greater Boston Community
47-Year-Old Lexington Dad's Death Leaves 'Void' In Greater Boston Community The Lexington community lost one of its core members this week in a "freak accident" at Logan International Airport in Boston, an online campaign reads.  "It is with great sadness that we share that our beloved Vishwa is no more," a GoFundMe campaign dedicated to 47-year-old Vishwachand Kolla reads. "His last moments in this life were spent doing what he loved to do: helping everyone in need." Kolla was picking up a visiting musician from Logan Airport when he was struck and killed by a coach bus on the Terminal B Lower Roadway around 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27. The bus was…
Coach Bus Hits, Kills Lexington Man, 47, At Logan Airport In Boston: Police Coach Bus Hits, Kills Lexington Man, 47, At Logan Airport In Boston: Police
Coach Bus Hits, Kills Lexington Man, 47, At Logan Airport In Boston: Police A 47-year-old man from Lexington has died after he was struck by a coach bus at Logan International Airport in Boston this week, authorities said.  The incident happened on the Terminal B Lower Roadway around 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27, Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio reports.  Initial investigation revealed that the man, who was later identified as Vishwachand Kolla, was picking up a friend when he was hit by the middle of the bus while standing outside his vehicle. The bus, which is owned by Dartmouth Transportation Company in Concord, NH, then d…
'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Eastern Mass Slays 'American Idol' Audition 'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Eastern Mass Slays 'American Idol' Audition
'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Eastern Mass Slays 'American Idol' Audition A Massachusetts resident with a self-proclaimed "trailer park mouth" just barely made it onto a national singing competition after nailing her rendition of one of the judge's songs.  Sierra Harris said her trailer park attitude came from her upbringing in Lexington during her "American Idol" audition last week.  The 20-year-old walked in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Brian holding a spoon as a microphone in hopes of "scooping up [her] talent and throwing it at [them]."  Harris began her audition by singing "Barracuda" by Heart but when the panel appeared…
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns 'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days.  "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language.  These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…
Lexington Man Who Hoarded Guns, Nazi, Klan Memorabilia, Admits To Harassing Black Neighbors: DA Lexington Man Who Hoarded Guns, Nazi, Klan Memorabilia, Admits To Harassing Black Neighbors: DA
Lexington Man Who Hoarded Guns, Nazi, Klan Memorabilia, Admits To Harassing Black Neighbors: DA A convicted felon who collected guns, Nazi, Ku Klux Klan, and Confederate Army memorabilia admitted more than 100 crimes, including terrorizing his black neighbors because of their race, authorities said. Police found more than 70 guns in his Lexington home despite his previous felony conviction that barred him from keeping weapons.  Robert Ivarson, age 55, last week pleaded guilty to: 10 counts of possession of an assault weapon 11 counts of possession of a large-capacity weapon 11 counts of possession of a large-capacity feeding device 24 counts of possession of a firearm as an arme…
Pinned Under Tractor-Trailer: Man Dead After Crash On I-84, CT State Police Say Pinned Under Tractor-Trailer: Man Dead After Crash On I-84, CT State Police Say
Pinned Under Tractor-Trailer: Man Dead After Crash On I-84, CT State Police Say Police are looking for witnesses after a man was pinned under a tractor-trailer on Interstate 84 in Connecticut and killed.  The accident happened on Monday, Jan. 23 around 1:20 p.m. just before Exit 69 on I-84 eastbound in Tolland, according to state police.  According to authorities, a Mercedes sedan driven by the man who was killed had been traveling in front of a tractor-trailer in the right lane when it lost control in the snowy conditions. The tractor-trailer then struck the sedan on the driver's side, after which it became pinned under the larger vehicle.  The driver …
FOUND: Missing Lexington Man Without Meds, Police Ask For Help FOUND: Missing Lexington Man Without Meds, Police Ask For Help
Found: Missing Lexington Man Without Meds, Police Ask For Help Singh was located safely by staff at the facility he lives at, Lexington Police Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7.  A man who is without medication for his bipolar disorder and without a cell phone has been reported missing, officials say. 32-year-old Navneet Singh has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m., according to the Lexington Police Department. He has been off his medication for several days, police say.  Singh is described as an Indian male 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He may be wearing navy sweatpants…
Woburn Orthopedic Surgeon Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 21-Year-Old Man Woburn Orthopedic Surgeon Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 21-Year-Old Man
Woburn Orthopedic Surgeon Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 21-Year-Old Man A former orthopedic surgeon pleaded not guilty to inviting a 21-year-old man that he knew to his home and sexually assaulting him while he was unconscious, officials said. James DeVellis, age 56, of Wakefield, is accused of inviting the man over to his Lexington home to finish some work in April of 2020, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office reports.  The office alleges that DeVeliis sexually assaulted the man when he lost consciousness at some point during his visit. DeVellis was arraigned on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery in Middlesex Superi…
Traffic Backed Up On I-95 South In Lexington Because Of Multi-Car Crash Traffic Backed Up On I-95 South In Lexington Because Of Multi-Car Crash
Traffic Backed Up On I-95 South In Lexington Because Of Multi-Car Crash Traffic was backed up between Route 2A and Route 2 in Lexington because of a multi-vehicle crash, officials said. The crash was reported on I-95 South near Exit 46A around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to a Tweet from MassDOT Multi-vehicle crash in #Lexington on I-95-SB near Exit 46A. Left lane closed. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) December 14, 2022 The left lane was closed as a result and the scene was cleared around 11 a.m., MassDOT Tweeted. No word yet on any injuries. 
Ex-Tufts Doctor, 3 Other Boston-Area Men Accused Of Offering Cash For Sex With Child: Feds Ex-Tufts Doctor, 3 Other Boston-Area Men Accused Of Offering Cash For Sex With Child: Feds
Ex-Tufts Doctor, 3 Other Boston-Area Men Accused Of Offering Cash For Sex With Child: Feds A Tufts Medical Center anesthesiologist was one of four Boston-area men arrested late last week and charged with trying to pay for sex with a child, authorities said on Monday, Nov. 7. The medical center fired him after the accusations surfaced.  Dr. Sadeq Ali Quraishi, 45, is accused of paying $250 to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex, but he was speaking with a Homeland Security undercover agent, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Quraishi was arrested with three other men caught in the same sting. They are:  Dmitri McKenzie, 27, of Boston David Cannon, 5…
Massachusetts Is Home To Seven Of The Best Small Cities In America, Website Says Massachusetts Is Home To Seven Of The Best Small Cities In America, Website Says
Massachusetts Is Home To Seven Of The Best Small Cities In America, Website Says Nearly half of the US population says they’d prefer to live in a suburban area, so the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted a research study about 2022’s Best Small Cities in America, which it released on Tuesday, Oct. 4.  To help Americans put down roots in places offering good quality of life and affordability, WalletHub compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 across 43 key indicators of livability— which range from housing costs and school-system quality to restaurants per capita and the crime rate, but you can read more about that methodo…
These Massachusetts Public High Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says These Massachusetts Public High Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says
These Massachusetts Public High Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says A publication has shared a new ranking of the best public high schools in Massachusetts. Niche, a website that creates ratings and reviews of schools and colleges across the United States, released its ranking of the "2023 Best public high schools in Massachusetts." Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science, located in Worcester, was ranked the best public high school in the state. The website gave the school an overall grade of A+, reporting that the school has an overall graduation rate of 98 percent. The school was also ranked as the public high school with the best teachers in the st…