Crime & Safety

Way Your Kid Will Learn Sex Ed May Be Changing: Patch PM

Also: One of music's top talents takes own life; OJ Simpson will be free again; Live Civil War-era military shells found in library; More.

The Senate couldn't get through a sex education debate without some language that some lawmakers thought crossed the line. Meanwhile, the way your children learn about sex ed may be changing.

This is frightening: Police are searching for three who allegedly broke into a house and tied up a babysitter and another person with three small children in the home.

They'll be telling the story of Steve for years. After three years on the "run," this family's tortoise has been found. See how an old Patch article is helping reunite him with his cross-coast family.

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Live Civil War-era military shells were discovered in a library's closet, prompting an evacuation.

Open for business! Welcome, Target's newest Mass. location.

Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

See: Video has been released in what police say was a home invasion that resulted in an elderly man being pistol-whipped. Watch it here and help police find the suspects.


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The lead singer of one of the most popular bands this century has killed himself. He was 41 ... OJ Simpson will be free once again, a parole board voted ... It was announced last night that Sen. John McCain has brain cancer.

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