School Dean Shot Student Who Sold Pot For Him In Head: Patch PM

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Ex-Dean Convicted Of Shooting Student Who Sold Pot For Him

The 'Rev,' as he was known, held himself as an anti-violence churchgoer. He was convicted of shooting a 17-year-old high school student execution style in the back of the head.

Longfellow Bridge Reopens To Traffic Both Ways

Do we even know how to use it any more?

Expect Lane Closures On I-95/Rt. 128 This Weekend

The road work is part of the ongoing Add-A-Lane project in Wellesley/Needham.

Newton Man Arrested For Strangling Child In Brookline Playground

The man wanted by police earlier this week was identified and accused of strangling a Brookline boy at a playground.

2 Bodies Found In Home Of Man Charged With Torturing Woman

The bodies were found in a Springfield home on Wednesday.

Andover Parents Petition For Superintendent's Resignation

The petition comes less than a week after the chair of the school committee said Sheldon Berman will not resign.

Threat Sent To Phillips Academy In Andover Originated In NH

Andover Police are patrolling the campus after school officials received an undisclosed threat Wednesday afternoon.

Father In Seekonk Baby-Shaking Case Sentenced

The Fall River man initially told police his 12-week-old son had fallen off the couch.

Norton PD Arrests Man Wanted For Assaulting Officer

Police said Michael Lowden failed to show up in court last week after he was released on bail for allegedly dragging an officer down stairs.

Somerville Animal Control Saves Ducklings From Sewer Basin

The ducks were reunited with their mother after being rescued in a parking lot near the river.

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