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Boston Globe
19-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Two shot in ‘targeted attack' in Wakefield, police say
Police did not have an update on the medical status of the two victims early Wednesday. Wakefield and State Police deployed K-9 dogs during their search for evidence Tuesday and also investigated the area around a Cumberland Farms store on Lowell Street, police wrote. No further information is currently available. Advertisement The shooting remains under investigation. John R. Ellement can be reached at
Boston Globe
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
These 9 New England universities among those warned by Trump administration over antisemitism on campus
In the letter sent to the 60 universities, the administration said it was acting under the 1964 landmark Civil Rights Act to protect the rights of Jewish students. Advertisement 'The Department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite U.S. campuses continue to fear for their safety amid the relentless antisemitic eruptions that have severely disrupted campus life for more than a year. University leaders must do better,' Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement. The nationwide investigation comes Last month, the administration began civil rights investigation at Columbia, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Among the other universities on the DOE list are Northwestern University, Ohio State, Princeton University, University of Virginia, Tulane University, and Stanford University. Information from Globe reporting was used in this account. John R. Ellement can be reached at
Boston Globe
27-02-2025
- Boston Globe
Person fatally struck by Amtrak train near Providence, causing delays on MBTA commuter rail
'All trains that operate to/from Wickford Junction will be terminating/originating at Providence temporarily,' Keolis said. 'Bus service between Providence and Wickford Junction will accommodate any affected passengers.' About 80 passengers were on Train 810 from Wickford when 'police activity' between TF Green Airport and Providence disrupted service. An extra train set was deployed for the passengers, Keolis said. Advertisement This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. John R. Ellement can be reached at
Boston Globe
05-02-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Home of the Week: With Framingham ranch, a free seat to the game
Year built 1956 Square feet 1,200 Bedrooms 3 Baths 1 full Sewer/Water Public Taxes $6,761 (2024) Even From the sidewalk, a one-car-wide driveway leads to the attached single-car garage. From here, a walkway curves to the left up to the home's covered entrance. The ranch-style home sits on nearly a quarter acre next to Framingham High School. Shawn May Photography The door opens into the 209-square-foot living room, which offers a double-door closet, a fireplace, open shelving, and oak flooring. A slab of wood serves as the mantel. A casement window overlooks the front yard. Advertisement Slip to the left past the fireplace to get to the eat-in kitchen. The dining area alone is 101 square feet and positioned next to a casement window and under a white French country light fixture with shaded bulbs. The kitchen is galley style, but at 156 square feet, it does not resemble the maritime cooking space that inspired the name for this design. The single sink sits under a window with views of the backyard, and a peninsula offers extra space for appetizers. The Shaker-style cabinets are maple, the counters are a sandy-colored granite, and the appliances are stainless steel. The same hardwood flooring found in the living room runs through this space, while recessed lights dot the ceiling. The white-painted brick of the fireplace is a nice touch. From the kitchen, French doors swing open into the 176-square-foot family room. The space offers carpeting, two windows, and doors to the backyard and the garage. The dining area of the eat-in kitchen sits next to a casement window. Shawn May Photography The kitchen has maple cabinets, and the counters are granite. Shawn May Photography The backyard is fenced. Shawn May Photography Go ahead and turn up the volume on the TV because the bedrooms, and the full bath, are on the other side of the house. They radiate off a hallway that flows from the dining area. The full bath is first up. It comes with a single white vanity topped with granite, ceramic tile flooring, and a shower/tub combination behind a curtain. All of the bedrooms are carpeted. The smallest, at 92 square feet, has a casement window and a closet with bifold doors. The next in size (124 square feet) has the same closet style but two windows. Advertisement The primary bedroom is its twin but 3 square feet bigger. It's nestled between the other bedrooms in the front left corner of the home. The primary bedroom sits in the front left corner of the home. Shawn May Photography The bath features a single-vanity and a tub/shower combination behind a curtain. Shawn May Photography The house sits on nearly a quarter acre that slopes up toward the high school field, which also hosts lacrosse and soccer teams. The fenced-in backyard has a shed. Follow John R. Ellement on X . Send listings to . Please note: We do not feature unfurnished homes unless they are new-builds or gut renovations and will not respond to submissions we won't pursue. Subscribe to our newsletter at and follow us on X @globehomes.
