Here’s what Joe Biden said about nominating Marty Walsh to be his labor secretary

The president-elect revealed that he gave “serious consideration” to picking Bernie Sanders, but that the Vermont senator thinks he “made a good choice.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Bill aimed at addressing campus sexual violence headed to Baker’s desk

The bill helps to solidify resources made available to victims of sexual violence at colleges and universities. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Curt Schilling, on cusp of Baseball Hall of Fame announcement, defends pro-Trump mob

Curt Schilling took to social media to show support for those who took part in Wednesday’s riot at the US Capitol. The former Red Sox ace sent out this tweet just before midnight on Wednesday evening after a pro-Donald Trump mob departed the Capitol: “You cowards sat on your hands, did nothing while liberal trash…

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What to know about Kim Janey, the woman poised to make history as Boston’s first Black mayor

If Walsh is confirmed as the new labor secretary, Janey will replace him and serve in the role until a new mayor is elected. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Officials identify knife-wielding man killed by officers in Newton

Massachusetts authorities have identified a man fatally shot by police above a candy store this week Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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‘Sickening’: Walsh, City Council denounce Trump, mob of supporters who stormed US Capitol

“The First Amendment ensures everyone’s rights to peaceably assemble. Peaceably is the operative word.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Mass. reports 6,419 new COVID-19 cases, 99 new deaths

The state also reported 2,416 COVID-19 patients in acute hospitals and alternate care sites. Here’s the data reported Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Joe Kennedy III on leaving office, losing his Senate bid, and what’s next

“I think the Democratic Party and the country would benefit from examining some of those structures.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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A monumental ‘whirlwind’: Jake Auchincloss on his first two days in Congress

“It’s a moment that makes me feel both small and big at the same time.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Man armed with knife in Newton store killed by officers, police say

“It is always a tragedy when there is a loss of life here in Newton and we feel that tragedy deeply,” Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Malden police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old boy

Andrew Foreman-Romero was last seen on Dec. 26, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Woman drives SUV through Norwood Airport gate, crashes into marsh

The woman was acting strangely before the crash, according to a witness. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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New variant detected in New York amid growing crisis over vaccine rollout

The concern over vaccinations in New York echoes problems reported during a sluggish rollout across the nation. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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2-year-old boy in Maine in critical condition after being shot in the head

Investigators determined that one of three siblings living in the home found the gun in the closet, loaded it, and a round was fired. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Mass. man charged in fatal stabbing of roommate

Robert Joseph Savignano, 25, faces a murder charge in the death Saturday of James Jennette, 35, in the Brockton home they shared. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Woburn church working with local board of health following cluster of positive COVID-19 cases

“It’s a regional type of church, so some of the people who are testing positive could be from different cities.” Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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New England Aquarium adds 5 members to board of trustees

Among the new board members is former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Family of missing Lowell man call for answers from police

The family of Moses Harris is calling on Lowell police to release body camera footage and a full police report of the Dec. 19 incident, which they said the department has failed to do. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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‘Has ambition so eclipsed principle?’: Romney blasts GOP senators who plan to join Trump in effort to overturn election

“The egregious ploy to reject electors may enhance the political ambition of some, but dangerously threatens our Democratic Republic,” Romney said. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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Mass. provides $4M for electric vehicle charging locations

Gov. Charlie Baker said in addition to cutting greenhouse gases, the electric vehicle charging programs will also provide economic development opportunities and support the growth of innovative clean energy jobs. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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3 arrests after Rhode Island officer assaulted, run over by ATV

Shyanne Boisvert, 23, of North Providence is accused of pushing the officer who approached her on foot, and as he handcuffed her, several others circled him in a threatening manner, police said. Eduardo Rivera, 33, of Warwick, is accused of running over the officer’s legs with his ATV before fleeing and later crashing into a…

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He was asking a lot of questions about how to kill someone without getting caught: Anonymous tipster reported former convict living in North End

As a result of the phone call and an undercover agent’s four-month rapport with Trevor Lucas, the FBI arrested Lucas on July 28 and searched his apartment at 143 Fulton St. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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