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Man in Gas Mask Attacks Woburn Courthouse, Injures Officers and Prosecutor Man in Gas Mask Attacks Woburn Courthouse, Injures Officers and Prosecutor
Man in Gas Mask Attacks Woburn Courthouse, Injures Officers and Prosecutor In a disturbing incident that shook the Woburn District Court, a man wearing a helmet, gas mask, tactical boots, and sunglasses forced his way into the building and allegedly attacked court officers, police, and a prosecutor with pepper spray. Nicholas Akerberg, 28, of Yarmouth Port, is accused of showing up at the courthouse around 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, looking ready for battle, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. Authorities say he ignored commands and pushed his way through the lobby, where he then unleashed pepper spray on multiple people — including a Stoneham police o…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend
Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend It's been a fight-filled weekend in the football world, including a rare brawl in a collegiate contest. It started on Saturday, Nov. 30, when Michigan upset archrival and No. 2-ranked Ohio State,  13-10, in the Buckeyes' home stadium. Though the defending national champs, Michigan was having a disappointing season and entered the game at 6-5. After securing the win -- its fourth straight against Ohio State -- a Wolverines player attempted to plant a Michigan flag at the 50-yard line. An Ohio State player pulled the flag away, and things turned ugly. Dozens of players began pushing, a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Gum Spicier Than Pepper Spray Sends 6 Western Mass Students To Hospitals Gum Spicier Than Pepper Spray Sends 6 Western Mass Students To Hospitals
Gum Spicier Than Pepper Spray Sends 6 Western Mass Students To Hospitals Six elementary school students from Western Massachusetts were taken to local hospitals after ingesting or coming in contact with a spicy gum product this week, according to officials.  A student who bought the gum online shared it with other students during recess at Dexter Park School in Orange on Tuesday, April 4, Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Teahan-Zielinski reports. "The product contained levels of pepper, which, when some students ingested it, caused digestive issues, including burning in the mouth and esophagus," she said.  "Additionally, students who accepted the product but did n…

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by David Cifarelli