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Four charged with unemployment fraud

BOSTON – Four people charged with unemployment fraud for allegedly receiving benefits while working full time will face a judge today.

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:42:46 GMT)

Victim of elder abuse dies on birthday

FALL RIVER - An elderly woman who was abused, allegedly at the hands of her own children, died today at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:28:42 GMT)

Board votes to reinstate DiMasi pension

The State Retirement Board has voted to repay suspended pension money a court says is owed to former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, but it's also appealing to clarify the law.
 

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:52:39 GMT)

State trooper hurt in crash

QUINCY - A Massachusetts state trooper has been taken to a hospital after his cruiser struck two utility poles in Quincy.
 

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:24:21 GMT)

Shooting leaves man dead

Boston police are investigating a deadly shooting. Officials say a 30-year-old man was shot and killed shortly before midnight outside an apartment on Dayton Street.

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:37:44 GMT)

Man, 19, drowns in pond

LUDLOW - Authorities in Ludlow say a 19-year-old man has drowned while trying to swim to an island on a local pond.

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:24:11 GMT)

Swimmers cautioned after shark sightings

CHATHAM - State marine fishery officials say five to six great white sharks have been sighted off the shore in Chatham and they are warning beach goers to use "extreme caution."

(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:58:20 GMT)

City to offer cheap parking for scooters

BOSTON - Parking for just 25 cents an hour in Boston's Back Bay? Yes, but only if you ride a scooter or motorcycle.

(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:10:50 GMT)

Matt Brown at Little League championship

NORWOOD - Matt Brown made an appearance at the state Little League championships in Norwood tonight. The game was on the same field where the Norwood High hockey player played just a few years ago before a neck injury left him paralyzed.

(Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:30:35 GMT)

Patrick says he'll back slots bill

BOSTON - Gov. Deval Patrick offered lawmakers an ultimatum on Thursday: Pass a series of stalled bills and he would consider signing a casino bill that includes a single slots parlor.

(Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:07:28 GMT)