Crime & Safety

Globe Bringing Ex-Employee To Court After Accusations: Patch PM

Also: High schooler's senior quote on race takes off; Casino worker allegedly poisons co-workers' drinks; More.

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Globe Files Lawsuit Against Former Employee Accusing Top Editor

Brian McGrory's personal attorney is also accusing Hilary Sargent of making "false and defamatory statements" that "are ... actionable."

High Schooler's Senior Quote On Race Takes Off

Betshina Bernier says her quote, which some felt was racist, was intended to point out racial tensions at her high school.

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MA Woman Victim Of Fatal New Hampshire Crash

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of the 28-year-old, who died in a crash in Winchester, NH Thursday morning.

Stoughton High School Senior Finals Made Optional

Due to the recent deaths of four students, senior final exams will not be mandatory this year.

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Also: The Region Mourns With Stoughton

Lunch Like A Local

Casino Worker Poisoned Co-workers' Drinks: Report

Plainridge Park Casino worker Alexandria Martel was accused of spiking her co-workers' drinks because she didn't want to work with them.

Opinion: Electing Judges Won't Solve Problems

A candidate for state rep to represent Tewksbury and Wilmington, says elected judges aren't a silver bullet for judicial reform.

Former Weymouth Man Said He Would 'Kill Anybody For A Fee': Feds

Acemar Damaceno pleaded guilty to a federal weapon charge Friday.

Phone Apps Cause Xfinity Center Traffic Chaos....Again

Residents say that people on their way to the Post Malone show Thursday night caused traffic issues around town.

Commuter Rail Ticket Prices Drop For Weekends In The Summer

Ride the commuter rail for less during the summer.

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