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Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging in Massachusetts — Sep 22, 2026Clavicular faces Massachusetts rape and drugging charges after a livestream clip showed a 17-year-old saying she was "so drunk" and him answering "It's OK"; arraignment is Oct. 14.

Maya Lindstrom It's alarming how the livestream clip shows such disregard for consent with someone so intoxicated.

Clavicular faces rape, drugging charges in MassachusettsWorld — Sep 22, 2026Looksmaxxing influencer Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, faces Massachusetts charges of rape, drugging someone for sex and providing alcohol to a 17-year-old over an alleged May 2025 incident. Peters denies the allegations and is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 14.

Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary; faces Deaton — Sep 2, 2026Sen. Ed Markey, 80, cruised to a decisive Democratic primary victory over Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts, positioning him for the general election against Republican John Deaton. Markey defended his record, including the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, while fending off questions about his age as a major theme of the race.

Chris Dalton Moulton ran a decent campaign but couldn't overcome the name recognition and party machine backing Markey had locked up early.

Lynch beats younger challenger Roath in Massachusetts primary fight over generational change — Sep 2, 2026Massachusetts’ 8th District incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch, 71, defeated progressive challenger Patrick Roath, 39, in a primary that underscored a battle between generational change and long-standing experience as Lynch seeks a 14th term. Lynch advances to the November race with strong labor and union backing, while Roath had outraised and campaigned on Medicare for All and immigration reform amid tensions over Lynch’s past votes and his stance during the Trump era.

Nicole Hardy terms is a long time, but voters clearly aren't ready to gamble on generational change just yet.

Nor’easter Forces Cancellation of Sheeran Shows — Sep 22, 2026Ticketmaster will allow refunds for Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell intervened following more than 170 complaints over major lineup changes. The changes came after Macklemore was dropped amid controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks and other opening acts withdrew; refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Tree-Care Firms Expand Coverage Across Five RegionsEnvironment — Sep 22, 2026Tree-care companies are expanding services across Tennessee, California, Massachusetts, Texas and Maryland, offering seasonal pest assessments and treatment, hazardous-tree removal, pruning and broader arborist care. The announcements emphasize timely responses to local threats—including emerald ash borer, bark beetles, hemlock pests, drought and storm risks—and professional practices intended to protect tree health and property safety.

Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — 6dAfter Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

Judges Strike Down Trump Education Policies — Sep 21, 2026A Rhode Island judge permanently blocked a Trump-era rule that would have restricted immigrants’ access to federal programs, while Massachusetts and federal courts found the administration’s anti-DEI directives unlawful, including actions that cut about $600 million in teacher-training grants. Together, these rulings void or vacate the DEI-related grant cuts and challenge the legality and process of the Trump-era policy changes.

Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial — Sep 15, 2026Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.

Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Case Is State Matter Beyond His Pardon Power — Sep 13, 2026Following a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts case, her attorney publicly urged President Trump to grant a pardon, but Trump reiterated that presidential pardons cover only federal crimes and called the situation very sad. He also praised Clancy’s attorney and said the case must be resolved at the state level, stressing that there is no winner regardless of retrial considerations.

Five Enduring Songs Span Generations — Sep 13, 2026Across five profiles, the stories behind enduring songs reveal how personal upheaval and real-life episodes fuel iconic music: Dancing in the Moonlight grew from a violent St. Croix assault that inspired Sherman Kelly to write a hopeful anthem; Wasted Days and Wasted Nights emerged after Freddy Fender’s legal troubles delayed its release; These Days, Browne’s youthful ballad, has endured as a powerful reflection on youth and regret; Moonlight Feels Right became Starbuck’s breakthrough with its distinctive marimba-driven sound; and Alice’s Restaurant Massacred was born from Guthrie’s Thanksgiving littering arrest, a satire that shaped his anti-war-era classic.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Trump declines to pardon Lindsay Clancy, calls case a state matter — Sep 14, 2026President Trump declined a state murder pardon request, citing federalism and the Constitution as Massachusetts courts face a mistrial, three dead children, and a Sept. 29 hearing.

NHTSA Investigates Tesla Austin Cybercab DeploymentsWorld — Sep 11, 2026Regional and national headlines center on a high-stakes legal fight over a new New England transmission line and Plymouth, Massachusetts, preparing for higher insurance costs tied to climate risks, while regulators scrutinize Elon Musk's Tesla for driverless taxi deployments amid evolving safety standards.

Clancy Defense Seeks to Block Retrial — Sep 6, 2026Massachusetts juror-support programs provided counseling resources after the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, acknowledging the emotional toll of graphic testimony and protracted deliberations. The case also spotlighted debates over mental-health defenses and a mistrial that could lead to a second trial, framed within broader discussions of postpartum mental health and the pressures on the courts handling traumatic cases.

South Shore Basement Finishing Expands Remodeling Services Across 25 South Shore CommunitiesBusiness — Aug 31, 2026South Shore Basement Finishing Company has broadened its services to waterproofing and full basement finishing, remodeling, and renovation, expanding across the South Shore to Quincy and other communities in Massachusetts to meet rising demand for finished living spaces and better moisture control. The expansion introduces integrated offerings—from design and framing to moisture management and permitting—emphasizing an all-in-one approach that can add usable space and potentially increase home value, as explained by founder Susan Snow.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Minogue wins GOP nomination, faces Healey — Sep 1, 2026Massachusetts Republican Mike Minogue won the GOP nomination to challenge Gov. Maura Healey, positioning him as a candidate promising tax cuts, greater transparency, and a rejection of sanctuary-state policies and unfunded mandates. Healey, unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Minogue in the general election as Minogue touts a 'new kind of governor' approach and emphasizes economic growth and tighter governance.

Priya Raman Sanctuary state policy is going to be the big flashpoint in this race, curious how Healey responds to it.

Weekend schedule change planned for Sept.12 — Sep 2, 2026NEPM is changing its weekend schedule on 88.5 NEPM to better serve western Massachusetts listeners, maintaining a mix of local and national news, culture, and evening music blocks. Separately, notices cover upcoming sports schedules in Canadian and university football, a discussion of public-access rights under RTKL and the Copyright Act, and a slate of local 12-step and support-group meetings with times and locations.

Eastern U.S. Expects Cooler Labor Day WeatherWeather — Sep 3, 2026Weather across multiple states is delivering a gradual shift from comfortable late-summer warmth to fall-like conditions around Labor Day, with scattered showers and coastal rip currents in Massachusetts, cool nights in Kentucky as daylight shortens, and a return to milder, sunny days in Pittsburgh. Additionally, drought, heat and uneven summer rainfall could dull fall foliage in various parts of the country this year.

Jury deadlocks in high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial — Aug 31, 2026The Plymouth, Massachusetts jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remains deadlocked after multiple days of deliberations, with prosecutors contending the killings were premeditated and the defense attributing the actions to postpartum psychosis. If no verdict is reached, a mistrial could be declared and the case might be retried or resolved through other means, as jurors are guided to continue considering opposing views under the Tuey-Rodriguez instruction.

Five tiny state parks reveal ancient fossils, Lincoln ties and colonial history — Sep 6, 2026Across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Massachusetts, little-known state parks reveal extraordinary natural and historical treasures hiding in plain sight. From Channahon’s river confluence to Falls of the Ohio’s vast Devonian fossil beds, Lincoln Homestead’s Lincoln-era roots, Morris State Park’s protection of Crowley’s Ridge, and Roxbury Heritage’s historic John Eliot Square and First Church, these small gems offer accessible, richly meaningful experiences.

Jared Kim Never heard of Morris State Park before this but Crowley's Ridge sounds like a hidden gem, adding it to my list for the next road trip.

Framingham man charged in woman's strangling death faces ICE detainer — Sep 1, 2026Federal and local authorities say Flavio Alcantara Dias, a 43-year-old Brazilian national living in the U.S. illegally, is charged after a Massachusetts woman was found dead and Dias allegedly told a 911 dispatcher that he killed her by mistake and had strangled her. ICE has lodged a detainer, criticizing a Biden-era release of Dias and urging transfer to federal custody, citing that his immigration case was terminated in 2024 despite prior arrests.

‘Dismay And Disgust’: Federal Judge Rage Quits, Blasting ‘Existential Threat’ Trump Over ‘Angry Attacks On The Courts’ — Nov 10, 2025A Massachusetts-based federal judge publicized his abrupt departure from the bench after 40 years through an op-ed published Sunday by The Atlantic bemoaning President Donald Trump’s “angry attacks on the courts.”…

Massachusetts Anglers Land Believed East Coast Largest Marlin — Aug 21, 2026Massachusetts anglers aboard the Castafari, captained by Damon Sacco, hauled in a 1,260-pound Atlantic blue marlin off Atlantis Canyon near Cape Cod, likely the heaviest ever caught on the U.S. East Coast and a potential Massachusetts state record. Expert estimates suggest the fish could be 25 to 30 years old and near the current world record, highlighting the rarity and conservation interest surrounding such mega-trophies.

EXCLUSIVE: COVID Mandates Derailed Massachusetts Cops’ Careers. They’re Still Picking Up The Pieces. — May 15, 2026Christopher Dolan was a respected Massachusetts state trooper for years — until COVID-19 hit and his bosses declared him a threat to public health. Dolan served with the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) for more than…

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