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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police
Missing Boston Teen With Autism, Schizophrenia Found: Police UPDATE: Boston Police said Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda was found Boston Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager who suffers from Autism and Schizophrenia.  Dimitrius Pepin Cepeda, age 16, of Roxbury, was last seen in the area of 7 Wheatley Way on Wednesday, July 13, police said. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black sweatpants, white/black sneakers. Dimitrius also wears glasses.  Police said he has previously been found in Newton and Everett. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or police at (617) 343-4275.

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide
Double Arrest Made In Recent Boston Homicide Two men have been arrested in connection with a recent homicide in Hyde Park, authorities said.  Pierre Valbrun, age 20, of Roxbury, and Jonathan Thebaud, age 32, of Brockton were wanted in connection with the shooting death of Trevor Sands on October 10, 2021, Boston Police said.  Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 22 Ayles Road in Hyde Park, where they found Sands suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police (617) 343-4470. …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
One Person Killed In Boston Neighborhood Shooting: Police One Person Killed In Boston Neighborhood Shooting: Police
One Person Killed In Boston Neighborhood Shooting: Police One person has died from a shooting in Roxbury, authorities said. Police responded to a call about a person shot in the area of 74 Rockland Street around 9:27 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, Boston Police said. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470 or CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Callers can remain anony…

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by David Cifarelli
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Charity Bails Out Rapist; AG Vows Investigation Charity Bails Out Rapist; AG Vows Investigation
Charity Bails Out Rapist; AG Vows Investigation The Massachusetts Bail Fund is under fire for using donations to spring a convicted rapist who is accused of raping a woman in July, just weeks after he was let out of jail. The fund posted $15,000 for the release of registered Level 3 sex offender Shawn McClinton who is facing aggravated rape, kidnapping, strangulation, and other new charges, according to Boston.com. McClinton is homeless in Roxbury, according to the registry. He was convicted of rape in 1994 and 2007. In a statement defending the decision, the Massachusetts Bail Fund called the bail system racist and said it targets the p…

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by Kristin Palpini