Joe Dwinell
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Boston, MA, United States
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Boston school student ingests pot-infused chocolate bar, taken to hospital
One city student at the Tobin K-8 School was rushed to the hospital and others were evaluated by the school nurse after eating pot-infused chocolate bars. If you know of a child who may have ingested a marijuana edible, the CDC advises you call a regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222, or 911 if it’s an emergency. → Read More
Boston public schools to close tomorrow due to arctic blast
Superintendent Mary Skipper announced that Boston Public Schools will close on Friday. → Read More
This day in history: Feb. 1 and the Vietnam War
On this day in 1968 one photo out of Vietnam shocked for years to come. So why bury it? → Read More
Tom Brady retiring ‘for good’ this time, GOAT tweets
Tom Brady tweeted this hour, actually 2 minutes ago as I write this, that he is done with football. → Read More
‘Your Tax Dollars at Work’ report turns sweet 16
The Herald’s “Your Tax Dollars at Work” report was first posted in 2007 and we haven’t missed a year since! → Read More
Newborn rescued from New Hampshire woods; mom charged
A New Hampshire woman is facing a felony charge for giving birth in the woods just after midnight and abandoning her newborn in below-freezing air, police report. → Read More
Seaplane soars above traffic as Boston-to-New York City gets closer than ever
The bumper-to-bumper traffic is someone else’s problem as you lift off from Boston Harbor on a 1-hour journey that brings you a few docks down from the United Nations. → Read More
Katherine Clark looking to replace Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House
The 5th District congresswoman, now the assistant speaker, announced this morning she's running for House Whip -- since the Republicans are the majority and Kevin McCarthy will be the Speaker. → Read More
Twitter calls out Biden’s fake news on Social Security
Twitter added a "context" note to the claim Biden deserved the credit for an 8.7% hike coming in the New Year for Social Security recipients. The only problem, Twitter explained correctly, is rampant inflation is driving that hike. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren’s Cherokee heritage claims possible Supreme Court affirmative action example
Did Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reference Elizabeth Warren's Cherokee heritage claims this week? It sure sounded that way Monday as the court wrestled with "race conscious" admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. → Read More
Cape Cod man accused of murdering his mother and setting her on fire is dead
Adam Howe "suffered a medical emergency in his cell this weekend" and was pronounced dead at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, the sheriff's office said. Howe was being held in the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford. → Read More
Massachusetts GOP members seek help from national party in rift over auditor’s race
The deep rift within the MassGOP just widened with 36 party members signing on to a letter sent to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel asking her to step in and help with the Nov. 8 general election. → Read More
Boston police officer praised for ‘extreme professionalism’ for not firing back at gunman
A city police officer is being hailed for his bravery and “terrific professionalism” for calling for backup instead of shooting a suspect who opened fire on him Sunday evening. → Read More
Climate activists block commute around Boston; state police arrest at least 5, more arrested in Boston
UPDATE: State Police report they have already "arrested 5" of the protesters as they blocked the ramp from Leverett Circle to I-93. They've left Summer Street. Police are monitoring Rte. 128 and others are marching to the Seaport. → Read More
Suspected serial rapist busted by Boston sex assualt unit
A Quincy man wanted for four alleged rapes dating back to 2003, 2005 and 2006 has been caught and faces arraignment Tuesday, police said. → Read More
‘Disgusting’ plea deal could be in works for 9/11 mastermind in Guantanamo Bay
“This is not justice for the 3,000 people who died that day and the many more who have since. This is a joke,” said Debra Burlingame, whose brother was one of the pilots killed on 9/11. → Read More
Ballot question seeking to overturn law granting driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants approved
The state Elections Division has ruled a question seeking to overturn the new immigrant license law has made it on the Nov. 8 ballot. → Read More
From the Archives: The late, great George Frazier
Your Herald archivist is on a mission in search of the soul of George Frazier. → Read More
Liz Cheney hints she may run for president after crushing primary loss
The Wyoming GOP rep told the “Today” show this morning she could jump into the presidential race anytime. → Read More
MBTA overtime on the fast track; $199,000 top OT earner with others closing
The T has roared past all other agencies in overtime doled out so far this year -- with six employees dominating the state's Top 10 OT list, according to the state Comptroller's office. → Read More