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Also: Obituary, arrangements for slain Auburn officer; Woman spreads father's ashes at Fenway, despite Sox disapproval; More.

Facing Five Rape Charges, Man Allegedly Rapes Again While Wearing GPS

Steven Lent, who was charged with raping at least five women around Boston University, faces new allegations.

Massachusetts Man Charged in Presedential Assassination Plot

Alex Hernandez, currently serving time at a correctional facility in Bridgewater, was charged Monday with threatening to kill the president after allegedly revealing his plot to a fellow inmate.

Obituary for Fallen Officer

Auburn Patrolman, Ronald Tarentino, Jr., 42, of Leicester, passed away Sunday, May 22 at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester after sustaining life threatening injuries in the line of duty earlier that day.

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RELATED: Arrangements for Tarentino

Despite Sox Disapproval, Woman Spreads Father's Ashes at Fenway

A Connecticut woman sprinkled her father's ashes at Fenway Park -- a tribute to the lifelong Red Sox fan that didn't exactly come with the ballpark's blessing.

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Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers, Infants Told to Avoid Hyannis Water

Hyannis health officials said recent tests showed 0.18 parts per billion of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)—over twice the new federal limit of 0.07 parts per billion.

Teachers Want Full Copy of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Investigation

The union representing Newton school teachers has filed a formal request for the complete report about the investigation into how two incidents of anti-Semitic speech at F.A. Day Middle School were handled.

Community Raises Money for Hockey Youth Diagnosed with Brain Tumor

According to the GoFundMe page, 128 people have raised $14,050 in the past eight days. The GoFund Me page has a fundraising goal of $20,000.

Sports Authority Starting 'Going Out Of Business' Sale

With a dozen locations in Massachusetts, the sports retailer begins its liquidation process after filing for bankruptcy in March.

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