Marc Fortier
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Newburyport, MA, United States
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Tourists Flock to See Maine's Famous Ice Disk Back in Action
“What goes around, comes around,” is a saying that really rings true in Westbrook, Maine. → Read More
Former College Track Coach Charged With Duping Female Athletes Into Sending Him Nude Photos
Former Northeastern University track and field coach Steve Waithe is facing federal charges in connection with what prosecutors said was a scheme to trick female student-athletes into sending him nude or semi-nude photos. → Read More
Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Admin. Over Visa Rule For Foreign Students
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Department of Homeland Security and U.S.... → Read More
WATCH: Boston Filmmaker Pops Question With Assist From ‘Sleeping Beauty’
A truly heartwarming scene unfolded late last month at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Massachusetts. Lee Loechler, a Boston filmmaker, edited himself and his girlfriend, Sthuthi David, into a scene in the Disney classic “Sleeping Beauty” as a way to propose to her. According to the Coolidge Corner Theatre’s website, on Dec. 30, Loechler filled the venue with friends… → Read More
Former Test Administrator Pleads Guilty in College Admissions Scam
A former college exam proctor has pleaded guilty for his role in the sweeping college admissions scheme. Igor Dvorskiy, accused of accepting bribes to rig test scores, changed his plea during an appearance... → Read More
Felicity Huffman Reports to Calif. Prison in College Cheating Scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman reported to prison in California on Tuesday to serve her 14-day sentence for her part in the nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, according to a representative for the... → Read More
Man Accused of Dropping 13-Year-Old Girl at Hospital Near Death Gets Added Charge of Rape
A man accused of giving a 13-year-old cocaine and dropping her off at a Massachusetts hospital before she died is now facing a child rape charge in connection to the case. Carlos Rivera, 47, of Lawrence... → Read More
Mass. Teen Convicted of Killing Then Decapitating Classmate
A Massachusetts teenager charged with killing and beheading his high school classmate has been found guilty of first-degree murder. Jurors found 18-year-old Matthew Borges guilty Tuesday of first-degree murder... → Read More
Ben & Jerry's Issues Limited Chunky Monkey Recall
Unilever has issued a limited voluntary recall of a limited quality of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey pints and Ben & Jerry's Coconut Seven Layer Bar, which may include nuts that are not declared in the ingredient... → Read More
Ben & Jerry's Issues Limited Chunky Monkey Recall
Unilever has issued a limited voluntary recall of a limited quality of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey pints and Ben & Jerry's Coconut Seven Layer Bar, which may include nuts that are not declared in the ingredient... → Read More
Candy Cane Crumbs Prompt Hazmat Response in Boston
Emergency crews responded to a Boston courthouse for a hazmat call on Friday, only to find out the substance that sparked the concern was a crushed candy cane. The hazardous materials call came in around 11:30... → Read More
Watch: Massive Fire in East Boston Prompts Evacuations
Firefighters were evacuating residents Friday as they battled a massive fire in East Boston. Fire crews are fighting flames, hazardous chemicals while dealing with water supply issues. The fire was first... → Read More
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Being Charged With Soliciting Prostitute
Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor. 'He... → Read More
Conviction Upheld in Michelle Carter Texting Suicide Case
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a Plainville woman after she encouraged her boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages and told him... → Read More
Sam Adams Releasing New Tom Brady GOAT-Themed Beer
Just in time for Super Bowl LIII, Boston-based Sam Adams is releasing a special GOAT-themed beer in honor of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. "Too Old, Too Slow, Still Here," a 7.8 percent ABV double... → Read More
'It's Your Worst Nightmare': Family Searches for Woman Last Seen at Boston Bar
Police say they are investigating a report of a missing woman who was last seen on Saturday night at a Boston bar. Family members say 23-year-old Olivia Ambrose was last seen outside of Hennessy's, an Irish pub... → Read More
Dunkin' Says Customer Data May Have Been Compromised
Dunkin' is notifying certain DD Perks account holders that their accounts may have been compromised. In a statement, Dunkin' Brands said they were notified by one of its security vendors that an outside source... → Read More
WATCH: Brutal Hit That Led to Fitchburg State Basketball Player's Suspension
A Massachusetts university has suspended and barred a member of its men's basketball team from campus after a vicious elbow to the face of an opponent during a game on Tuesday night. Fitchburg State University... → Read More
Thrown Beer During Red Sox Parade Slightly Damages World Series Trophy
Boston's euphoric street party celebrating the city's fourth World Series title in 15 years has claimed at least one casualty. Security was heavy for Wednesday's duck boat parade carrying the victorious Red Sox... → Read More
Red Sox Manager, Trophy Hit by Beer Cans at Parade
Red Sox manager Alex Cora, one of the team's championship trophies and a bystander were hit by errant beer cans thrown during the team's victory lap through downtown Boston. Boston police said they also... → Read More