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Police & Fire
Teen Killed By Stepfather In Murder-Suicide Following Kidnapping: DA
A 16-year-old girl was killed on Thursday, May 30, after she was kidnapped by her stepfather and executed in a murder-suicide outside of her home in Acton, authorities said. Juliano Santana, 49, reportedly snatched the girl as she walked near her home on Great Road in Acton before driving her back to her house and killing her and then himself in his car, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Santana was out on bail after he was accused of sexually assaulting the girl multiple times, authorities said. He was charged with six counts of aggravated rape of a child on Sept. 7, 2…
Schools
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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'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series
Two men from Massachusetts will attempt to outwit and outlast 16 other contestants on this season of "Survivor," but they are standing in the shadow of one of the greatest players ever. Charlie Davis, a 26-year-old law student in Boston, and 41-year-old Bhanu Gopal of Acton are competing in the 46th season of the popular CBS reality competition set in Fiji. A two-hour series premiere is set for Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. 'Survivor 46' premieres on Feb. 28 on. CBS. Global TV Davis, a Manchester By The Sea native, described himself as fun-loving and competitive in an inter…
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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 …
Police & Fire
Cycling Legend, 64, Dies From Wounds Following Acton Crash Last Month; Police Investigating
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29, that police are investigating a fatal Oct. 31 wreck between a car and motorcycle in Acton. Philip Keyes, 64 of Acton, died weeks following the crash. Keyes was riding his motorcycle along Great Road when he crashed into an 82-year-old Chelmsford woman in a Subaru driving in the opposite direction around noon, authorities said. Responded airlifted Keyes tto Boston Medical Center where he died of his wounds on Nov. 16. The Subaru driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, the prosecutor's office …
Schools
These 4 Massachusetts Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
Four Massachusetts schools were named 2022 National Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of award recipients each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The following Massachusetts schools won awards this year (click on the school name to see the Blue Ribbon review): Edith C. Baker Elementary School in Chestnut Hill Luther Conant Scho…
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Two Killed After SUV Hits Deer On Route 495 In Massachusetts
Two people were killed on when their SUV hit a deer on a busy roadway in Massachusetts. The incident took place in Middlesex County on I-495 in Chelmsford around 4:50 a.m., Friday, June 3. When troopers arrived on the scene they discovered a 2016 Nissan Rogue driven by a 53-year-old Acton man in a stand of trees in the median, said Trooper Brandon Doherty. The man and his passenger were determined to be dead on the scene, Doherty said. The passenger is still in the process of being identified. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in the crash. The deer was kill…
Weather
Who Got The Most Snow? Snowfall Totals In Central, Western, Berkshire, MA
A passing Nor'Easter left about 3-17 inches of snow across the region with snowfall totals varying greatly in communities all over Central or Western Massachusetts. The National Weather Service has put a winter weather advisory into place until Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. Before the late afternoon, people can expect to see light snow showers and pockets of freezing drizzle. A glaze of ice developing on top of the snow is possible. Wind gusts may reach as fast as 40 mph. Below are snowfall totals from the Monday, Feb. 1 winter storm. The totals are reported as inches are as of 8 a.m. Tuesday,…
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