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Crews work to repair sinkhole on Route 24 in Stoughton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

Crews were at work on Route 24 in Stoughton Thursday afternoon after officials said a sinkhole opened in the roadway.The state Department of Transportation in a post on X around 1:30 p.m. said the sinkhole was located on the southbound side of Route 24 just after Exit 35. Officials said the right lane of travel was closed while crews made repairs. In an update around 3 p.m., MassDOT said sinkhole repair efforts were still ongoing. MassDOT said the right lane would be closed in the area for several hours and told drivers to expect delays. 

Hot Property: Cape classic in Cotuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

Snugly tucked along the picturesque shores of Shoestring Bay, 750 Santuit Road in Cotuit ushers you into a world of coastal familiarity and contemporary cool factor.The property boasts five generously appointed bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and more than 2,800 square feet of turnkey living space.As you step inside, you’ll be immediately captivated by this gateway to the quintessential Cape Cod lifestyle with a few architectural surprises along the way to keep things interesting. With a mid-century modern touch, featuring clerestory windows and vaulted ceilings, this home seamlessly blends classic Cape Cod charm with modern luxury.The open floor plan of this home blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living, allowing you to savor every moment of the property’s natural beauty. The first-floor primary en-suite offers direct access to your own private mini-resort—an in-ground heated gunite pool, surrounded by a generous deck area that’s perfect for entertaining or soa...

Sharks are still being spotted along Cape Cod and Maine beaches: ‘It is still shark season’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

Our apex predator sea friends apparently love to stick around for the changing colorful trees and for spooky season.No, those weren’t ghost sharks and zombie sharks being spotted close to shore along Cape Cod during this first week of October.Several reports of great white sharks lit up the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app — with many of the shark sightings off of Chatham, with other spottings along Orleans and Eastham. White shark activity off the Cape remains at its peak through October, according to recent history.“50 ft from beach moving south tight to shore,” reads a Chatham shark sighting this week on the Sharktivity app.“Approximately 10 feet tagged, one other was sighted at the same time in the same area by the pilot,” another sighting reads.Many of the reports were along Chatham’s Monomoy Island, a hotbed for shark activity as the apex predators hunt for seals close to shore.“Approximately 11 to 12 feet...

California man who goes by ‘Molly Ruin’ pleads guilty to trafficking meth to Massachusetts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

A Los Angeles man, who apparently likes to go by the monikers “Molly Ruin” and “~Haley,” pleaded guilty to trafficking more than a kilo of methamphetamine to Massachusetts.Hagen Dunphy, 36, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris scheduled sentencing for Jan. 11. Each count carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.Dunphy was indicted on Dec. 8, 2021, and was arrested in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2022.Details on the ice trafficking plot are sparse in court charging documents. The documents say that in March and October of 2020, Dunphy agreed to send packages containing meth to an undercover agent.Across three bags in the two instances, the feds say Molly Ruin sold 1.2 kilograms of d-methamphetamine hydrochloride in purities ranging from 75% to 95%.

BPS leaders present mixed MCAS and accountability data, plan to ‘accelerate progress’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

The latest MCAS data shows BPS solidly on the path back from pandemic-era losses, district leaders presented at the Boston School Committee — but still a long ways from full recovery.“I think the story we’re going to share tonight, while there are some wins — and I appreciate the superintendent for naming some — it also tells a very uncomfortable story about the work we have ahead,” said BPS Chief of Schools and Accountability Drew Echelson, pointing to the need to “accelerate progress.”The state released 2023 MCAS and accountability data in September, with leaders announcing statewide “recovery is fully underway.” In terms of MCAS scores, BPS broadly lagged behind the statewide gains, but the district jumped on accountability targets, metrics like chronic absenteeism and English proficiency.Echelson pointed to four “key takeaways” from the data Wednesday: BPS is making substantial — 51% compared to a stat...

Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

President Biden defended his administration’s decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for construction of roughly 20 miles of additional border wall, saying he had no choice but to use the Trump-era funding for the barrier to stop illegal migration from Mexico.Asked if he thought such walls work, he said flatly, “No.”The new construction was announced in June, but the funds were appropriated in 2019 before the Democratic president took office. Biden said he tried to get lawmakers to redirect the money but Congress refused, and the law requires the funding to be used as approved and the construction to be completed in 2023.“The money was appropriated for the border wall,” Biden said. “I can’t stop that.”Still, the waiving of federal laws for the construction — something also done when Republican Donald Trump was president — raised questions, particularly because Biden condemned border wall spending when he was running ...

Week 5 updates: Chicago Bears activate left guard Teven Jenkins from IR before tonight’s game vs. Washington Commanders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

The 0-4 Chicago Bears will play the 2-2 Washington Commanders on Thursday night at FedEx Field in a Week 5 matchup.Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (7:15 p.m., Fox-32, Prime Video).Teven Jenkins activated from IRThe Bears activated left guard Teven Jenkins off injured reserve Thursday, potentially clearing the way for him to make his first start of the season.Jenkins had been on IR since August after injuring his calf while the Bears were in Indianapolis for joint practices and a preseason game with the Colts. He had only three days of practice since being designated to return from IR.The Bears also elevated safety A.J. Thomas from the practice squad. Safety Eddie Jackson was ruled out for the third consecutive game with a foot injury and Jaquan Brisker was questionable with a hamstring injury.The Bears released quarterback Nathan Peterman to make room on the roster for the moves.The Chase Claypool sagaDuring a news conference Monday that was at times tense and awk...

Dan Rodricks: Birds and bubbly, Moore and Angelos, carry-on chaos and five other things nobody asked about | STAFF COMMENTARY

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

Nobody asked me, but nobody in Birdland should be even mildly upset with baseball experts who predict that the Houston Astros — and not the Orioles — will represent the American League in the World Series. The Birds are underdogs, and Orioles fans should be fine with that. Better to be underestimated than overrated, I always say. (Actually, I have never said that. But, now that I have, I declare it my intellectual property, all rights reserved. Any reproduction or other use of this phrase without the express written consent of this columnist is prohibited.)Nobody asked me, but maybe Gov. Wes Moore should put some distance between himself and Orioles CEO John Angelos until he signs an actual 30-year lease at Camden Yards. Moore seems to be more concerned with bright, shiny optics than substance when it comes to this lingering matter. Thus, the big reveal last week that a deal had been struck, with Moore and Angelos appearing in celebration — the governor far more...

FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried, saying they committed crimes and lied to public

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

By LARRY NEUMEISTER (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors went to the heart of their case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Thursday as the company’s co-founder began his testimony, telling a New York jury that he and Bankman-Fried committed financial crimes and lied to the public before the cryptocurrency trading platform collapsed last year.Gary Wang, 30, said he committed wire, securities and commodities fraud as the chief technical officer at FTX after also sharing ownership in Alameda Research, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that he and Bankman-Fried started in 2017 and eventually used to withdraw $8 billion in FTX funds illegally. He said Bankman-Fried directed the illegal moves.His assertions came on the second day of testimony at a trial expected to last up to six weeks as prosecutors try to prove that Bankman-Fried stole billions of dollars from investors and customers to buy luxury beachfront real estate, enrich himself and make over $100 million i...

These were the top baby names in San Diego County last year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The most popular names for babies born in San Diego County last year have been revealed.For boys, Mateo was the top name, and for girls, it was Olivia, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. Two-hundred thirty-four boys were named Mateo, while 211 girls were named Olivia.In 2022, 139 boys were given the name Santiago -- a name that first made the top 10 list in 2020 but fell off in 2021. Disneyland offering discounts on kids’ tickets Last year, 129 girls were named Mila. It was the second year the name cracked the top 10 list -- the first time was in 2018.Both Sophia and Sofia have been on the leading list of girls names every year since 2010.The top 10 names for males and females are below:BoysMateoLiamNoahSebastianOliverBenjaminLucaSantiagoAlexanderJulianGirlsOliviaEmmaIsabellaMiaCamilaSophiaLunaMilaSofiaCharlotteSee the top baby names for each year dating back to 1996 on the county's website.