John R. Ellement
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MBTA warns riders to plan for longer travel times during Monday morning commute
The MBTA Green Line and the Mattapan high-speed trolley continue to operate with a top speed of 25 miles an hour, while numerous "block speed" restrictions remain in effect on the Red, Orange, and Blue lines. → Read More
Commuters face slower ride as MBTA restricts speeds to 25 m.p.h. on all lines
In yet another challenge for Greater Boston commuters, a speed restriction of 10 to 25 miles per hour is in effect on the MBTA’s Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines following a safety inspection. → Read More
Suffolk DA drops charges against NBA trainer accused of drugging and raping woman in Boston
In a sharp reversal, Suffolk prosecutors have dropped all charges against Robert McClanaghan IV, a Rhode Island-based trainer for NBA players who had been accused of drugging and raping a woman he shared drinks with at a Boston hotel in November. → Read More
Home of the Week: Clinton mansion offers chance at rental income
The property includes a two-bedroom apartment that could welcome your in-laws or tenants. → Read More
Officials investigating death of Jamaica Plain man
Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds shortly before midnight and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. → Read More
Man accused of attacking two Newton police officers due in court
The domestic violence suspect who allegedly punched two Newton police officers Saturday night, knocking one unconscious and attempting to take their guns is scheduled to appear in Newton District Court on Monday. → Read More
Former RMV official and driving school owner agree to plead guilty in bribery schemes, federal prosecutors say
A former RMV manager in Brockton and a driving school owner will plead guilty to federal charges stemming from separate alleged bribery schemes to give passing scores to applicants who did not in fact pass learner’s permit and road tests, according to US Attorney Rachael S. Rollins’s office. → Read More
Death of former New Hampshire resident in Virgin Islands under investigation
Authorities in the Virgin Islands are continuing to investigate the death Jamie Cail, a 42-year-old former New Hampshire resident and standout swimmer found unresponsive by her boyfriend early Feb. 21 on the island of St. John. → Read More
‘Power issue’ causing major delays on MBTA subway lines
The MBTA is experiencing a “power issue” Tuesday morning that is causing delays across multiple subway lines. → Read More
High court upholds Cape Cod man’s first degree murder conviction, refuses to rule on key issue
The Supreme Judicial Court unanimously affirmed the sentence of life without parole that Kelly D. Ridley Jr. is currently serving for the death of Thomas Russell, who was unarmed when he was stabbed nine times in the torso and leg during a brawl at a Hyannis house party in 2016. → Read More
Arlington Catholic High School fires employee after ‘inappropriate interaction’ with student
Arlington police are now investigating the incident between a part-time male staffer and a student. → Read More
Man faces arraignment Friday on murder charge in slaying of 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence in Dorchester
A 34-year-old Boston man is slated for arraignment Friday on a murder charge for allegedly shooting 13-year-old Tyler J. Lawrence to death in Mattapan last month, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden’s office. → Read More
Officer shoots man in hand, ending six hour standoff in Taunton, police say
A regional SWAT officer shot a pistol out of the hand of a man who had armed himself with the weapon, ending a six-hour long standoff that began late Wednesday when the man appeared outside a Taunton duplex threatening an acquaintance who lived there, police said. → Read More
Home of the Week: Raised ranch charms with ‘Brady Bunch’ style, but don’t play ball in the house
Westwood home sits on a pond and offers three bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a rec room (of course!). → Read More
Worcester charter school places several cheer coaches on administrative leave during misconduct probe
A Worcester charter school has placed several cheer coaches on administrative leave while an outside investigator looks into misconduct allegations that the school's leader has declined to describe. → Read More
16-year-old girl to be arraigned on murder charge in fatal Jamaica Plain stabbing
The charges allege that she fatally stabbed a 21-year old woman and wounded a 17-year-old girl, both of whom then ran for safety into the Boston police station in Jamaica Plain on Saturday. → Read More
Mother, father, and 12-year-old son shot to death inside Andover home, officials say
The discovery was made after someone inside the home on Porter Road dialed 911 after 3 a.m., according to Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe. → Read More
Mother thinks daughter died of hypothermia on a park bench in the North End during weekend cold snap
First responders found Melanie DiVasta at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, sitting on her favorite bench during temperatures of 10 degrees below zero, the coldest morning in Boston in decades. → Read More
Home of the Week: Unwind in Williamstown condo in former cable factory
Riverside town home comes with two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, parking, and an on-trend industrial-style look. → Read More
Teenager shot in Lynn fast food drive-through; third retail worker shot in Mass. in less than two weeks
A 16-year-old boy working at the drive-through window at a Wendy’s Restaurant in Lynn was shot Tuesday night, making him the third retail employee shot in Massachusetts since Jan. 28. → Read More