Tens of Thousands of Convictions in Jeopardy|Teen Tanning Beds Now Illegal|Powerball Jackpot Hits Next Level: PM Digest

Tens of Thousands Convictions Jeopardized Because of Chemists' Drug Addiction

Amherst Drug Lab's Sonja Farak allegedly worked under the influence of methamphetamine, cocaine and LSD over the course of eight years, some of which she stole from police-submitted samples, based on testimony by a Massachusetts State Police officer, other lab chemists, and Farak herself.

Under-18 Tanning Ban in Effect

A law banning the use of tanning beds and other indoor tanning facilities by anyone under age 18 goes into effect Thursday in Massachusetts.

No Powerball Winner, Jackpot Grows

There was no winner of the $348 Powerball Jackpot Wednesday night – the highest jackpot since January's world-record payout. So that number increases.

Statement on Cop Driving with Cellphone

The Reading Police Chief issued a statement in regards to a photo, sent to members of the news media, that appears to depict a Reading police officer using a cellphone while in a police cruiser.

Man Charged with Defrauding Home Depot, Again

A man allegedly entered Home Depot stores empty handed and gathered merchandise totaling $500 to $900. At the returns desk, Dooley falsely claimed that he previously purchased the items, but did not have a receipt, according to information from the U.S. Attorney's office.

Mass. Man's Obit: Don't Vote for Hillary Clinton

A Stoughton man is taking his apparent disdain for Hillary Clinton to the grave.

'No' Vote on Approving Debt for Minuteman Regional High School

The 141-81 vote effectively kills the proposed $144.9 million project for the time being, as all 10 towns in the Minuteman school district have to approve their portion of the debt for it to continue, according to the Belmont Citizen-Herald.

Across America:

Caitlyn Jenner to Reportedly Pose Nude

The former Olympic gold medalist and reality star is reportedly going to pose for a Sports Illustrated cover wearing nothing but Old Glory and a gold medal.

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