‘Corruption’ or ‘just cheap’? Mixed reactions to sheriff’s extortion charges
Community reacts to news of charges against the Suffolk County sheriff.
Kids with autism are at greater risk of drowning. Swim classes can help.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism.
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A judge ordered a Brown University professor not be deported. She was sent back to Lebanon anyway.
Dr. Rasha Alawieh arrived at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday and was detained at least 36 hours. -
Harvard women’s basketball headed to NCAA tournament, set to face Michigan State
This will be first time since 2007 that Harvard women’s basketball has made it to the tournament. -
Boston pubs serve up nonalcoholic brews on St. Patrick’s Day
While the holiday has become connected to heavy drinking over the centuries, a small but growing crowd has found ways to participate in the St. Patrick's Day parades, festivals and banquets without a buzz. -
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Worcester has a lot of dirt roads. Residents say good luck driving on them.
Many of the roads are in terrible condition because they're private. The city isn't responsible for maintaining them.
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