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BPS superintendent defends inclusion plan after most of English Learners task force resigns

Speaking at a School Committee meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Mary Skipper thanked the resigning members for the service to the district but said the district’s plans align with state and federal expectations and district data.

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BPS superintendent defends inclusion plan after most of English Learners task force resigns
Speaking at a School Committee meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Mary Skipper thanked the resigning members for the service to the district but said the district’s plans align with state and federal expectations and district data.

Providence City Council lawyer argues in court against ‘backroom deal’ for downtown developer
The lawyer for Arnold “Buff” Chace has said council leaders were well aware of the tax breaks he received as the result of a city settlement in 2021.

At Lewiston-Auburn football game, locals take a first step toward ‘whatever a new normal is’

As Lewiston mourns, a community pulls together

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Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

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Politics

Maine governor launches independent commission to probe Lewiston mass shootings

Governor Mills said Wednesday that she will establish an independent commission to look into the Oct. 25 mass shootings that killed 18 people.

Amid influx of migrants, state judge allows Healey to move ahead with limits on Mass. emergency shelter system

A judge on Wednesday rejected a request from Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based advocacy group, to temporarily block the Healey administration from creating a cap of 7,500 families on the statewide program.

Harvard students and alumni call for more action to fight antisemitism on campus

More than 1,200 people identifying themselves as Harvard College students and alumni have signed an open letter to top administrators calling for more action to protect Jewish students from antisemitism as controversy over the war between Israel and Hamas continues to roil the campus.

Transportation

The MBTA just eliminated one of its longest-lasting slow zones

First identified by work crews before Labor Day in 2022, the Red Line slow zone was “being removed” as of Wednesday morning. Here is its story.

‘It’s smoooooth’: Riders, drivers rejoice as stretch of Red Line and Mattapan Trolley speed up after shutdown

Riders who have endured excruciatingly slow train and shuttle bus service in recent months were greeted Monday with a speedier commute as the MBTA reopened the lines between JFK/UMass and Mattapan stations after a 16-day shutdown.

Green Line needs new maintenance program, equipment for overhead power system, T chief says

A week after a power problem forced passengers to walk along the tracks, General Manager Phillip Eng said the T has more work to do to determine how much of the Green Line’s overhead electrical system must be repaired or replaced.

Health

Mass General Brigham won’t require patients to mask this winter

The state's largest health system may mandate staff to wear masks in some circumstances if respiratory illnesses rise above certain levels.

City clears final tents from the ‘Mass. and Cass’ homeless encampment

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the task “has been a long-standing challenge in the city of Boston.”

Boston continues intensive effort to clear Mass. and Cass homeless encampments

Nearly three dozen people have moved out of the crime-ridden area since early Monday, as outreach workers ramp up efforts to clear it out.

Education

Arrest made in fatal shooting of Salem State University student, officials say

Missael Pena Canela,18 of Salem, is due to be arraigned Thursday in Salem District Court on a charge of murder for the fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, of Worcester, a Salem State freshman basketball player, officials said.

BPS superintendent defends inclusion plan after most of English Learners task force resigns

Speaking at a School Committee meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Mary Skipper thanked the resigning members for the service to the district but said the district’s plans align with state and federal expectations and district data.

Harvard students and alumni call for more action to fight antisemitism on campus

More than 1,200 people identifying themselves as Harvard College students and alumni have signed an open letter to top administrators calling for more action to protect Jewish students from antisemitism as controversy over the war between Israel and Hamas continues to roil the campus.

Courts and crime

Arrest made in fatal shooting of Salem State University student, officials say

Missael Pena Canela,18 of Salem, is due to be arraigned Thursday in Salem District Court on a charge of murder for the fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, of Worcester, a Salem State freshman basketball player, officials said.

Maine sheriff’s deputy blasts State Police handling of manhunt for Lewiston shooter, drawing rebuke from colonel

Androscoggin Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Guay described “radio silence” from the State Police, who he said did not share information with the sheriff’s office, Lewiston police, and other agencies during the search for the gunman.

Law enforcement, military officials knew about gunman’s instability for months. But repeated warnings weren’t enough.

Law enforcement officials failed to make contact with Robert Card during two wellness checks at his home or take steps to seize his weapons, raising questions over whether such a horrific loss of life could have been averted.

Climate

Rare sighting: sperm whale spotted off the coast of Cape Cod

For the first time in six years, scientists from the New England Aquarium. spotted an endangered sperm whale calf about 130 miles southeast of Cape Cod. They were conducting an aerial survey over the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.

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Rare sighting: sperm whale spotted off the coast of Cape Cod

For the first time in six years, scientists from the New England Aquarium. spotted an endangered sperm whale calf about 130 miles southeast of Cape Cod. They were conducting an aerial survey over the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. 2 hours ago

Maine governor launches independent commission to probe Lewiston mass shootings

Governor Mills said Wednesday that she will establish an independent commission to look into the Oct. 25 mass shootings that killed 18 people.

Biden, First Lady to visit Lewiston, Maine Friday to meet with families of shooting victims

“The President and First Lady will pay respects to the victims of this horrific attack and grieve with families and community members. . .,” a White House statement said.

Authorities continue search for Gardner man wanted for wife’s murder, State Police say

Local and State Police have been searching for Aaron M. Pennington, 33, since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, was found shot in couple’s home on Oct. 22., State Police said Wednesday.

Maine sheriff’s deputy blasts State Police handling of manhunt for Lewiston shooter, drawing rebuke from colonel

Androscoggin Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Guay described “radio silence” from the State Police, who he said did not share information with the sheriff’s office, Lewiston police, and other agencies during the search for the gunman.

Sixth human case of WNV detected in Massachusetts

A man in his 70s has become the sixth Massachusetts resident infected with West Nile virus and was likely exposed in Middlesex County, the state Department of Public Health said Wednesday.

Amid influx of migrants, state judge allows Healey to move ahead with limits on Mass. emergency shelter system

A judge on Wednesday rejected a request from Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based advocacy group, to temporarily block the Healey administration from creating a cap of 7,500 families on the statewide program.

Harvard students and alumni call for more action to fight antisemitism on campus

More than 1,200 people identifying themselves as Harvard College students and alumni have signed an open letter to top administrators calling for more action to protect Jewish students from antisemitism as controversy over the war between Israel and Hamas continues to roil the campus.

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