Coast Guard review says response to deadly sinking of fishing boat off Mass. coast was slowGLOUCESTER, Mass. — The U.S. Coast Guard says an administrative review has determined it was slow to respond to a deadly fishing boat accident off Massachusetts. Yellow lobster named Fiona now living at Mass. restaurant is a 1 in 30 million rarityEASTHAM, Mass. — This lobster will catch your eye, but not because you’re imagining its tail dipped in butter. It is bright orange and yellow, even though it’s never been near a boiling pot. Staples declares quarterly dividend of 8.25 cents, payable July 16FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples Inc. on Tuesday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 8.25 cents per share, payable July 16 to shareholders of record June 26. Daughter breaks mom’s legs after accidentally stepping on gas while learning to drive in Mass.SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Police said a 17-year-old girl who was practicing how to drive broke her mother’s legs after stepping on the gas pedal instead of the brake. Sgt. Thomas Long told the Republican newspaper that the mother was sitting on a fence when she was struck Saturday morning at a movie theater parking lot. 2 Mass. men accused of killing drug dealer to clear $70K debt, then cooking remainsWRENTHAM, Mass. — Prosecutors say two Massachusetts men killed a drug dealer to clear a debt, then dismembered his body and cooked the remains. No free fishing: Northeast’s stubborn saltwater fishermen resist US registry, but it’s comingBOURNE, Mass. — People have tossed hooks and lines into the New England tides since long before there was a Cape Cod Canal for Eddie Pachucki to fish in. So Pachucki, casting into the canal’s current for striped bass, couldn’t fathom why he’d soon owe the state for the privilege. Biogen Idec says activist Carl Icahn wins board seat for candidate; 2nd seat too close to callCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Biogen Idec Inc. said Thursday a candidate nominated by activist shareholder Carl Icahn won a seat on the drug maker’s board of directors as part of a contentious proxy fight, but the votes are still too close to call on a second seat. Frozen assets: Bankrupt Mass. medical device maker lists human cadavers among its propertyMANSFIELD, Mass. — A bankrupt Massachusetts medical device maker left behind some gruesome assets when it shut down earlier this year. Innovative Spinal Technologies lists nine human bodies, including “eight previously used” cadavers, among its property in a federal bankruptcy filing. Federal bankruptcy trustee Warren Agin told The Sun Chronicle of Attleboro that the bodies are frozen in the company’s former headquarters and do not pose a public health threat. Looking for new wings? 10,000 bees land on wing of plane at Mass. airportDANVERS, Mass. — Maybe these bees were too tired to fly for themselves. A gang of honeybees landed on the wing of a plane used for flight school training at Beverly Airport. At first, the 10,000 or so bees swarmed over the left side of the aircraft, then landed on top of the left wing. The owner of the flight center called police, who said to call local bee removal expert Al Wilkins. Ernest May, former Harvard College dean who oversaw undergrad changes, dies at age 80CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University history professor and former dean Ernest May has died. He was 80. Car plows through front entrance of Mass. Wal-Mart, injuring 3; vehicle ends up inside storeDANVERS, Mass. — Police in Massachusetts say a car being driven by a 93-year-old man plowed through the front entrance of a Wal-Mart, ending up about 25 feet inside the store. Three people were injured. Newborn with umbilical cord still attached found in Mass. motel room littered with beer cansWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A newborn is being cared for at a hospital after being found abandoned — umbilical cord still attached — in a West Springfield motel room littered with empty beer cans. EMC offers $1.8 billion for Data Domain in bid against rival NetAppHOPKINTON, Mass. — Data storage company EMC Corp. is offering $30 per share, or $1.8 billion, for Data Domain Inc., one-upping a rival bid for the backup system provider from rival NetApp Inc. Roads leading to summit of Mount Greylock, highest peak in Mass., reopen after 2 yearsADAMS, Mass. — Summer tourists can once again drive to the summit of the highest peak in Massachusetts. Owner to close Mass. factory that was site of large immigration raid in 2007NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A Massachusetts leather-goods factory raided in 2007 by immigration agents will close. Eastern Nazarene College drops Crusaders nickname because of word’s ‘negative connotation’QUINCY, Mass. — A Massachusetts Christian college has dropped its Crusaders sports team nickname because of the word’s “negative connotation.” Struggling Mass. biotech firm Epix Pharmaceuticals explores strategic options, including saleLEXINGTON, Mass. — A struggling Massachusetts biotechnology firm says it’s exploring a number of strategic options, including a possible sale or a merger. Mourners at Mass. church remember former Red Sox great, 7-time All Star Dom DiMaggioWELLESLEY, Mass. — Boston Red Sox fans, family and friends paid their final respects to former team great Dom DiMaggio. Twin brothers arrested for allegedly attacking a store clerk with a hammer and hot coffeeABINGTON, Mass. — Twin brothers have been arrested for allegedly attacking a convenience store clerk with a hammer and hot coffee during a robbery. Police say Joseph Kitchens of Marshfield and Stephen Kitchens of Brockton, both 30, are charged with armed robbery and assault and battery. The attack early Sunday at a 7-Eleven store was captured on surveillance video, and police said public tips helped lead them to the suspects. Glass shards on ’stabbing’ victim a dead giveaway for Mass. police investigating break-inSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The thief was long gone when Springfield police arrived at a gas station break-in to find a smashed glass door and missing cigarettes and lottery tickets. Then they got a break — from a suspect. As officers were investigating Wednesday morning, a hospital notified them a man was in the emergency room claiming he had been stabbed in the leg. Patriots sign former Chicago safety Brandon McGowan, cut punter Tom MaloneFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have signed safety Brandon McGowan, who became an unrestricted free agent after four seasons with the Chicago Bears. Police red-faced as 4,000 teens skip school to hit Mass. beach on hottest day, clogging roadsREVERE, Mass. — City councilors just outside Boston say police should be better prepared for large crowds descending on a local beach after thousands of students skipped school and headed there. Patriots sign 3 players from Navy among 8 free agentsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have signed eight players, including three from Navy will likely won’t be available immediately. Limo driver chauffeuring Mass. students on prom night charged with alleged drunken drivingLOWELL, Mass. — A limousine driver hired to take a group of high school students to the prom has been arrested after the students suspected he had been drinking. Amherst, Williams play to celebrate 150th anniversary of 1st intercollegiate gamePITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amherst and Williams colleges are marking the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate baseball game with a rematch. Police arrest suspected pot dealers after the pair allegedly tailgated an unmarked squad carFRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Two suspected pot dealers were arrested after police said the pair tailgated an unmarked police car. Police said 23-year-old Jonathan Gonzalez and 19-year old Felicia Deneen tailgated the police vehicle Wednesday and were later stopped. Patriots top draft pick Patrick Chung is a hard hitter and leader _ like Rodney HarrisonFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patrick Chung loves to smack opponents to the ground. Now he’d love to learn about playing safety in the NFL from a master — Rodney Harrison. New England gets TE Alex Smith from Tampa Bay for undisclosed draft pick in 2010FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have obtained tight end Alex Smith from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bruins finally learn next playoff opponent with Hurricanes’ stunning victory in Game 7WILMINGTON, Mass. — Tim Thomas kept pushing the remote control, switching between games that would determine Boston’s next playoff opponent. Patriots release LB Bo Ruud, who missed rookie season with ankle injuryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have released linebacker Bo Ruud (ROOD), who spent his entire rookie season on the team’s injured reserve list. |
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