Stunning Allegations Mount Against MA Animal Shelter: Patch PM

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Allegations Mount Against Northeast Animal Shelter Management

Ex-employees describe stressful working conditions and a grim directive: "You need to get this dog out of here or I'm going to kill it."

Watch: Parkland Students Visit Harvard To Talk About #NeverAgain

Parkland Students are changing the conversation on guns. They visited Harvard Kennedy School to discuss how they're doing it.

Insanely Racist Photo Is Not Racist, Selectman Candidate Says

Peter Buckley is taking heat for a Facebook photo that some people say is offensive but he claims is just humor.

Bicyclist Rides Through I-93 Tunnel: Video

This isn't the first time.

Friends Rally To Raise Funds For Man Injured In ATV Accident

Kevin Burke was seriously injured Saturday. By Tuesday afternoon, his friends had raised more than $24,000 to aid his recovery.

Boston Officials Ask Self-Driving Car Companies To Hold Off

After the deadly crash in Arizona, Boston is rethinking safety precautions in the city.

Spotify Eyes Boston FBI's Former Spot: Report

The music-streaming software company lists five open positions in Boston, but a 75,000-square-foot office could house hundreds of employees.

Methuen Sophomore Arrested For Referencing Mass Shooting: Police

A 16-year-old allegedly referenced bullets, death, and a mass shooting at Methuen High to other students.

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Photo of Rukia by former Northeast Animal Shelter employee Julie Orsillo. Orsillo said Rukia was euthanized after being labeled as unadoptable by the staff at Northeast Animal Shelter