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‘They are eager to work’: State holds work authorization clinic for migrants in Reading

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

More than 1,700 people showed up in Reading Thursday as the state of Massachusetts held a work authorization clinic for migrants who are new to the state.The clinic is part of an effort to help migrants get jobs. Speaking on Tuesday, officials said such efforts will help free up space more quickly in the state’s shelter system. “These migrants are all here legally and they are eager to work,” said Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Director Scott Rice. “Our business is to help them get employed.”Through initiatives like this week’s work authorization clinic, the state is trying to help people do in one day what might otherwise take them weeks and multiple visits. Clinic attendees can get vaccinations. They can talk to lawyers about their legal cases. And there are people on sight to take care of their children while they move through the clinic itself. The push to get work authorization for migrants, in turn, comes as the waiting list for shelter space in Massachusett...

Patriots-Chargers injury report: Keenan Allen, Demario Douglas miss practice again Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

The Patriots worked without leading receiver Demario Douglas for a second straight practice Thursday, as he continues to sit with a concussion.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Callahan: The Patriots’ season is now hurry up and wait New England Patriots | Here’s the latest on Patriots’ quarterback situation heading into Week 13 New England Patriots | Patriots-Chargers injury report: Keenan Allen, Demario Douglas out for Wednesday practices New England Patriots | Source: Patriots signing new kicker amid field goal woes New England Patriots | Patriots’ Joe Cardona knows how important Army-Navy game is Douglas’ availability for this weekend’s game against the Chargers is now in grave doubt. The rookie took a blow to the head while returning a punt in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Giants. He was later ruled out with a head injury and entered concussion...

Danasia Greene, 27, identified as victim in Cambridge shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

A 27-year-old Cambridge woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in the city’s Central Square last week.Cambridge Police responded to 10 Magazine St. at around 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 23, where they found Danasia Greene, 27, of Cambridge, and an unidentified 26-year-old male suffering from gunshot injuries near a black Tesla, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s officeThey were transported to a hospital in Boston, where Greene would succumb that day to her injuries. The male was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released, the DA’s office wrote in a statement.The shooting remains under investigation and authorities ask that anyone with any information contact police detectives by calling the tip line at 617-349-3370 or bu submitting a tip online at CambridgePolice.org/TIPS.

Hot Property: Medford house brings the charm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

If you’re artistically inclined, or just want to live like you are, 32 Cleveland Street in Medford is the ideal real estate companion for someone with a sense of whimsy.Filled to the brim with personality, fun details, and abundant natural light, the mid-century style single-family is a welcome sight if you’re grown a little weary of the millennial-gray-and-white condo scene.An interesting floor plan that spans two levels plus a snuggly loft space, huge deck, patio, and a quarter-acre lot  — there’s a lot of room to spread out and enjoy this utterly unique property. Rebuilt in 2010, the home welcomes with a sunny, breezy main level for dining and entertaining, featuring a sleek, updated kitchen with peninsula seating and tons of counter space. There’s even a first-floor bedroom and full bath.Follow the spiral staircase to the sun splashed second floor which reveals a massive primary bedroom under vaulted ceilings and skylights. Wrapped in oversized picture windows and clerestories, ...

Joe Mazzulla hopes Celtics can learn valuable lesson from In-Season Tournament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

Joe Mazzulla recalled a quick story after Thursday’s practice. His father, Dan, played five seasons professionally in Chile and there was an instance of a game being decided by an aggregate best-of-two score differential. His dad’s team needed to win by six in the second game, but there was one problem: They led by just two with seconds remaining.So, Mazzulla said, his dad’s team scored on its own basket to force overtime so it could have a chance to win by six.Those circumstances were certainly unique. Mazzulla brought it up because his own unique situation earlier this week reminded him of it. The Celtics needed to win by 23 over the Bulls on Tuesday night to advance to the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament’s quarterfinals, and successfully did so under non-traditional methods, which included intentionally fouling poor free throw shooter Andre Drummond while up 30 in the fourth quarter and keeping their starters playing in a blowout until there were less than two minutes remain...

Boston City Council says ‘no’ to Flynn domestic violence committee proposal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

The Boston City Council shot down a proposal from the body’s president, Ed Flynn, who was seeking the creation of a new committee focused on domestic violence.The proposed rules change to create a City Council Committee on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, which needed two-thirds approval from the 13-member body, was defeated by a 5-2-3 vote Wednesday after a lengthy discussion, with opponents largely stating that another committee is not needed to address the issue.Several opposing councilors, two of whom voted “no” and three of whom voted “present,” mentioned that there are already three committees that could conceivably cover those topics: Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery; Strong Women, Families and Communities; and Public Safety and Criminal Justice.“When we start to hyper-focus on specific issues, then how many committees will we have?” Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who voted present, said. “I’m actually of the opinion...

Revolution name Curt Onalfo the club’s sporting director

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

In an anticipated move months overdue, New England Revolution President Brian Bilello on Thursday appointed the club’s technical director, Curt Onalfo, to the post of sporting director.Onalfo, 54, became interim sporting director when head coach Bruce Arena, who served in both capacities, was suspended by the team on July 30 pending an MLS investigation for using inappropriate language. Arena would resign a month later.“Curt has done an outstanding job playing a leading role in our sporting operations for the last five seasons, helping rebuild the Revolution into a trophy contender at every level of our program,” said Bilello.Onalfo has been coaching and performing front office duties over the last 20 years, the last five with the Revolution. Onalfo supervised the Revolution’s Pro Player Pathway, the Revolution Academy and the club’s developmental component, Revolution II, since its inaugural season in 2020. This past campaign, Revolution II set team records for wins, points and goa...

Diamond Baseball Holdings purchasing Red Sox Triple-A affiliate WooSox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

Diamond Baseball Holdings is adding another Red Sox affiliate to their roster.The group is set to purchase the Worcester Red Sox/WooSox, Boston’s Triple-A affiliate, a source confirmed to the Herald on Thursday.According to the Boston Globe, DBH will buy out a majority of the 11 WooSox owners. Larry Lucchino, the team’s principal owner and former president and CEO of the Red Sox, is expected to stay on as chairman.The sale comes just weeks after Lucchino, 78, went on the UnAnchored Boston podcast and said, “It’s time to sell this team.” However, that DBH is the buyer isn’t much of a surprise. They reportedly made a bid for the WooSox two years ago, offering approximately $50 million for the club, which Lucchino and his partners purchased for approximately $25 million in 2015. DBH also already owns two Red Sox affiliates; they purchased the Single-A Salem Red Sox and Double-A Portland Sea Dogs earlier this year.To describe DBH’s expansion as ...

Mississippi Supreme Court delays decision on whether to set execution date for man on death row

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has temporarily delayed ruling on whether to set an execution date for a man on death row for capital murder.The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Mississippi Attorney General’s motion to lift a stay and set an execution date for Willie Jerome Manning, 55, would be held in abeyance until the Court rules on Manning’s petition for post-conviction relief. Manning was convicted in 1994 on two counts of capital murder in the December 1992 killings of Mississippi State University students Jon Steckler and Tiffany Miller. The bodies of Steckler and Miller were found in rural Oktibbeha County, and Miller’s car was missing. The car was found the next morning. Prosecutors said Manning was arrested after he tried to sell items belonging to the victims.Manning has maintained his innocence and sought to have evidence in his case re-examined. Manning’s defense team petitioned in September for post-conviction relief based on...

Spy watchdog calls for more information on border agency’s air traveller targeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:55 GMT

OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog says Canada’s border agency needs to do a better job of documenting how and why it singles out certain air passengers for possible additional scrutiny.The Canada Border Services Agency’s targeting program uses pre-arrival risk assessments to identify inbound air travellers more likely to be ineligible to enter Canada.As a first step, the border agency looks at information about passengers routinely provided by commercial air carriers, including age, sex and national or ethnic origin.The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency found the border agency relies on information and intelligence from a variety of sources to determine which data elements to treat as indicators of risk.In a report released late today, the intelligence watchdog says the border agency has the legal authority to conduct such air passenger targeting.However, it found shortcomings in the border agency’s documentation of its program activities that made ...