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Police investigate beating of transgender teen in GloucesterThe mother of a transgender teenager who was beaten up Friday night at a party in a Gloucester park said video shows a large group of teenagers attacking her son.
Decker appears to prevail in Mass. House primary, topping challenger after Cambridge officials release updated tallyNearly 20 hours after polls closed, Representative Marjorie Decker had 3,472 votes to Evan MacKay’s 3,431.
BPS enters third and final year of state improvement plan. Is the overhaul working?When classes resume Thursday, families should see improvements under the state plan, though much of the implementation remains unfinished.
Today in History: September 5, Munich Olympics massacreToday is Thursday, Sept. 5, the 249th day of 2024. There are 117 days left in the year.
Corrections officer arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting inmate at the state prison for women in FraminghamThe officer, who was arrested at his Rhode Island home Wednesday, also allegedly bought underwear for other inmates, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Malden man sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for role in armed robberies of Brookline, Stoneham spas Li Wen Tang had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery affecting commerce, prosecutors said.
Boston police identify man fatally shot in Dorchester barber shopA second shooting victim who also was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries is expected to survive and will not be identified, Boston police said Wednesday.
Healey selects former N.J. State Police lieutenant colonel to lead Mass. State PoliceThe effort to pick a new leader follows the February 2023 retirement of former colonel Christopher Mason, who had pledged to reform the force.
Sister of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau posts emotional tribute to siblings, who were killed in N.J. crash Katie Gaudreau called Johnny and Matthew the “absolute best big brothers a little girl could have asked for.”
Sandra Birchmore’s estate questions why state ‘didn’t pursue a criminal investigation’ against Matthew Farwell “Anyone would question police investigating police, and the fact that the police had sexual relationships with the victim increases the concerns of bias,” Birchmore's estate said in response to Globe questions.
Man ordered held without bail on witness intimidation charge in death of Lawrence womanCristian J. Montero was ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing on Sept. 11.
Former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola, ‘pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik among ‘Dancing with the Stars’ castAmendola, who retired from the NFL in 2022, and Nedoroscik, a Worcester native, will pit their skills on the dance floor.

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Former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola, ‘pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik among ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast

Amendola, who retired from the NFL in 2022, and Nedoroscik, a Worcester native, will pit their skills on the dance floor. 1:48 p.m.

Dolan upsets 25-year incumbent, Civil emerges from four-way race in Governor’s Council primaries

No Republican had qualified for the GOP ballot in the district, virtually ensuring Dolan will win a spot on the council. 1:22 p.m.

Here are the winners from Tuesday’s primary likely headed to the Legislature next year

Barring any successful write-in campaigns or independent challengers, a number of seats were effectively decided by Tuesday’s elections. 12:28 p.m.

‘These four votes matter.’ Trump’s dreams of winning New Hampshire have dimmed since Harris, but some still see hope.

Granite State Republicans once bullish about a Trump victory now feel more apprehensive. 11:26 a.m.

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‘All my friends are going to high school’: Braintree teen remains without school for second straight year

Caught in the middle of a battle between her mother and Braintree Public Schools over her education, Samantha Frechon is again facing the start of school with nowhere to go. 9:52 a.m.

ABC to air interview with Karen Read on Friday

In addition to Read, the network also apparently interviewed John O’Keefe’s friends and law enforcement analysts. 9:45 a.m.

See results from Massachusetts’ state primary races

Explore the latest results from the Associated Press for the state’s 2024 primary races. 8:19 a.m.

Recount possible in Mass. House primary race as unofficial results show MacKay leading incumbent Decker by 40 votes

With the race still uncalled, Evan MacKay declared victory on Tuesday evening, confident the campaign’s internal tally showed their opponent could not over take their lead. 1:49 a.m.

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