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Also on today's calendar: Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 1990s Brockton Murder And Rape Cases Cracked: DA (patch.com) — Brockton residents are learning that DNA and genetic genealogy have finally linked two brutal 1990s cases—the murder of Cherie Bishop in Mulberry Park and the rape of Donna Bell—to a Brockton man who died last year at the local VA medical center. Investigators say advances in forensic testing and a multijurisdictional effort allowed them to match his DNA to both women’s sexual assault kits, bringing long-awaited answers to the victims’ families.
2. BAT and family of woman who fell off bus both say driver not to blame (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton transit officials and the family of a senior who fell while exiting a BAT bus say video circulating online unfairly blames the driver, who they believe followed safety procedures. The April 16 incident outside Campello High-Rise is under review, but both BAT and the woman’s granddaughter describe it as an unfortunate accident rather than driver negligence.
3. BMC South Brockton workers delay next week's strike. What union said (enterprisenews.com) — Healthcare workers at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton have postponed their planned strike while union leaders and hospital management resume contract talks over wages, staffing, and benefits. The delay means patient care at the former Good Samaritan Medical Center continues uninterrupted for now, but unions say a strike remains possible if negotiations don’t produce what they view as fair, sustainable agreements.
4. Brockton High baseball defeats Stoughton (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton High’s baseball team rolled past Stoughton 7-2 at Campanelli Stadium, powered by strong pitching from Cody Lambert and timely hitting from several Boxers. The photo-heavy recap highlights key plays, standout performers, and how Brockton’s bats heated up as the game went on under a challenging mid-day sun.
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