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Mass. rape suspect indicted for alleged threatA Martha's Vineyard man already facing child rape charges has been indicted for allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a prosecutor and his alleged victim. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:38 AM
Springfield promised $300,000 from Massachusetts in additional tornado reliefMayor Domenic Sarno announced an interfaith service will be held June 1 to mark the tornado anniversary. View full sizeThe Republican | Don TreegerLt. Gov. Timothy Murray, left, announces $300,000 over three years for DevelopSpringfield to use in efforts to rebuild tornado-damaged areas of Springfield. On the right is Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and in the rear (center) is Kevin Kennedy, Springfield's Chief Development Officer and a board member of DevelopSpringfield. Also in the rear (right) is board member Steven F. Bradley, Vice President of Government & Community Relations and Public Affairs for Baystate Health. Springfield – Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murphy has promis... — The Republican Mass. Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.3%New figures on Thursday show the state's jobless rate stood at 6.3 percent in April, down from 6.5 percent in March. — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:58 AM
State denies release of Abington bra trick videoThe Enterprise appealed a denial from Superintendent Peter Schafer for the video of the meeting including a magic trick done by then-School Committee Chairman Russell FitzGerald. The state has agreed with Schafer, denying the video for reasons of privacy. — Wicked Local Abington Mass. still below nation's jobless rateState officials say Massachusetts added about 30,000 new jobs over the first three months of 2012 and they are hoping that trend continue will continue with the release of the April jobs report. — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:33 PM
Police ponder potted plant found in front of gymnasium at Westfield Vocational Technical High SchoolPolice said the plant bears a superficial resemblance to marijuana. Republican file photo Westfield – Police are scratching their heads over a mysterious plant found growing in a pot in front of the gymnasium at Westfield Vocational Technical High School Monday afternoon. A resident, thinking that there may have been pot growing in that pot, brought it to the police station and gave it to a detective. Police aren’t so sure. “It remains to be seen,” detective Todd Edwards said of the potted plant, which is about 14 inches high. “It has the characteristics of (a marijuana plant) but it was a little odd. It kind of looked like it, but not really.” Police probably won’t pursue the matter given the difficulty of linking the plant, should it prove to be marijuana, to a specific person, Edwards said. — The Republican Gorman On Toucher & Rich: Philadelphia Has No Answer For GarnettCeltics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich Thursday morning to talk about the C's Game 3 win, including the performances of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:35 AM
Celtics paint pretty picturePhiladelphia - Paul Pierce, on his way to a 24-point, 12-rebound game, slashed to the basket midway through the... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:31 AM
Official out after default by Curt Schilling's 38 StudiosProvidence, R.i. - The head of the Rhode Island agency whose board approved a $75 million loan guarantee for former... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:40 AM
Head of agency that approved Schilling loan resignsThe head of the agency that approved a $75 million loan guarantee for Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios has resigned. — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:43 PM
Torch is being passed along in the Wood familyThe first of 14 events for the EKeys 4 Cars Modifieds this season at the Star Speedway in Epping, N.H. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:41 AM
Winchester ARTS 01890The end of the school year is quickly approaching! This week, Winchester's McCall Middle School’s Jubilation Singers present a spring concert as they prepare for their trip to Connecticut for a musical competition. This is also a great time to think about summer arts activities. Local organizations such as the Griffin Museum, WCMS, and NextDoor Center for Arts have programs for a wide variety of ages. Check them out. — Laurie Russell and Brian Milauskas, editors — Wicked Local Winchester More News
