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Monday, January 5, 2009

Bon Bon workers put freeze on alleged robber

’REMARKABLE’: Boston Police Superintendent Bruce Holloway, left, and Lt. Michael Conley speak to the media about the arrest of an accused serial robber.
By Laurel J. Sweet
No “cone” of silence benefitted an accused serial robber who police scooped...
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Dad’s suicide threat rattles cop

By Jessica Van Sack / The Beat
Sgt. Billy Doogan is a hard-boiled former homicide investigator who rarely gets scared. He’s wrestled loaded guns from...
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Cop seeks exoneration in fatal cruiser crash

Stuart Merry
By Laurel J. Sweet
A Beverly cop wants the state’s highest court to exonerate him after crushing...
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Big dough for ’Big O’ Glenn Ordway... and maybe a TV gig

Glenn Ordway
By Jessica Heslam
Afternoon drive king Glenn Ordway has inked a lucrative deal to stay at sports radio...
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Federal drain law forces pool closings

By Laurel J. Sweet
A new federal law meant to save children from drowning in the vortex of pool and hot-tub drains has at least one learn-to-swim...
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Former BPD cop arraigned on gun charges

By Jessica Fargen
A former Boston police officer was drunk and carrying a BPD badge and a loaded 9 mm handgun when he was arrested this weekend...
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It’s all downhill in Bay State

A snowboarder navigates at Blue Hills Ski Area in Canton.
By Herald Staff / Weather
More wet weather is in store for the Hub today through Wednesday, meteorologists say, ending a four-day break from the...

Pioccone family comforted by ‘God you can count on’

ALL TOGETHER: The Pioccone family - from left, Hannah, John, Joshua and Janet - faces life’s toughest trials with faith, hope and each other.
By Joe Fitzgerald
John Pioccone thought it was OK to let down his guard when his wife’s cancer...
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Feds consider protection for Atlantic wolffish

By Associated Press
BOSTON — An independent team is expected to review scientific and commercial data to determine whether to grant federal protection for the Atlantic wolffish. The...

Obama names Harvard Law dean Elena Kagan solicitor general

This April 2003 file photo provided by Harvard University shows Elena Kagan, Harvard University law school dean.
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama on Monday chose the dean at his alma mater, Harvard Law School, to represent...

Missing Halifax man found dead

By Herald Wire Services / NEWS in brief
The 38-year-old Halifax husband and father reported missing by his family on New Year’s Day was found dead just after noon yesterday by an MBTA police...

Citgo suspends fuel-assistance program

By Jay Fitzgerald
Citgo has suspended its fuel-assistance program for low-income homeowners, putting added financial pressure on Joe Kennedy’s...
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Children’s is No. 2 hospital

By Staff and wire reports / NEWS in brief
MILWAUKEE - Children’s Hospital Boston has been ranked No. 2 overall by Parents magazine. The magazine surveyed...
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Judge denies challenge to Mass child support rules

By Associated Press
BOSTON — A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to stop Massachusetts from imposing new child support...
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Freezing rain makes area roads slick

By Associated Press
BOSTON — Early morning freezing rain has made for a treacherous commute. The pre-dawn rain on Monday morning coated...
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Allegedly corrupt Councilor Chuck Turner runs board

Local Politics
by Jessica Van Sack
Indicted City Councilor Chuck Turner presided over the opening of the first council meeting...
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Pioccone family comforted by ‘God you can count on’

Joe Fitzgerald
by Joe Fitzgerald
John Pioccone thought it was OK to let down his guard when his wife’s...

Home entertainment system comes with lots of drama

Lauren Beckham Falcone
by Lauren Beckham Falcone
Et tu, Blu-ray? Not two weeks after we opened and set up our new...
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Alleged car thieves dig themselves into trouble
Two teens were arrested Monday afternoon in East Boston for allegedly trying to steal a car immobilized by snow. ...
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