Mementos for sale from the IndyCar race that never will be
HOLBROOK — In what seemed like an instant, IndyCar zoomed into Boston’s consciousness in 2015, backed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and fueled by high-octane promises of a “Boston Grand Prix” that would showcase the city’s booming Seaport District on a global stage. Now, everything must go. Advertisement At a bankruptcy auction on Wednesday, the organizers of the now-canceled race sold the last physical remnants of the grandest-prix-that-never-was, attracting a smattering of bidders looking to r..>> view originalRed Sox Notes: Is Boston's Bullpen Coming Together For Playoff ...
David Price and the Boston Red Sox’s powerful offense got the spotlight in their 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, but the quiet return of one of Boston’s bullpen arms deserves mentioning. Koji Uehara hadn’t pitched since July 19 when he came on in the eighth inning, but once he was on the mound, he was vintage Uehara. The right-hander threw just 13 pitches, 11 for strikes, and struck out two batters in a 1-2-3 frame. And it’s a promising sign, especially considering Uehara never ..>> view originalFather arraigned in New Bedford slaying
NEW BEDFORD — Walter DaSilva showed up wearing a smile from ear to ear for his arraignment Wednesday on a charge of murdering his 19-year-old daughter.What followed was a torrent of curses and anguished cries from relatives and friends of Sabrina DaSilva, who prosecutors say was shot and killed July 3 as she returned to her New Bedford apartment from the grocery store. Advertisement “He just looked at my face and smiled. He was so happy for what he did,” Sabrina’s mother, Lilian Silva, said ..>> view originalBoston University student struck, killed by train
BOSTON (AP) — A 17-year-old Boston University student from China has been struck and killed by a commuter train in Boston. Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan told The Boston Globe the boy’s death was likely a ‘‘tragic accident.’’ Transit police say the boy’s body was found on the MBTA’s Worcester/Framingham line early Wednesday near the Yawkey Way stop. The boy’s name is being withheld pending notification of his family. BU confirmed the boy was a student at the school, but declined..>> view originalBoston Tech Watch: GE, PillPack, Tech IPOs, Lola, Amazon, & More
This week in Boston tech, we’re tracking the prospects for the state’s second tech IPO of the year, GE’s investments in 3D printing, new investments in pharmacy technology, software talent on the move, and more. Read on for details. —Online pharmacy and medication-management firm PillPack has raised $31.1 million from investors in a round that could reach $40 million or higher, according to an SEC filing. The Somerville, MA-based startup’s new backers include Astral Capital, a new Boston-based ..>> view originalClinton, Trump offer clash of credentials
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump showcased widely different styles and approaches to the job of commander in chief Wednesday night, attempting to prove their leadership qualifications on national security as the election enters its final sprint toward November. Appearing consecutively in an NBC town hall forum, one stressed experience and judgment borne of that experience, while demonstrating her command of policy detail. The other relied on gut instinct and a desire to bring an ou..>> view originalApple debuts iPhone 7, minus the headphone jack
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple’s latest iPhone may be more notable for what’s missing from previous models than what’s being added. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus unveiled Wednesday won’t have an analog headphone jack — a longtime staple in just about every consumer electronics device that can play audio.In doing so, Apple is betting that its legions of loyal fans will embrace the shift to wireless headphones — or, if they insist on sticking with their old ways, that they won’t mind using earbuds that plug int..>> view originalBrad Stevens: Evan Turner's departure left void for Boston Celtics
BOSTON -- One of the biggest questions entering Boston Celtics training camp is how the team will replace Evan Turner's minutes and responsibilities. While the situation doesn't remotely compare to the Oklahoma City Thunder's quest to overcome Kevin Durant's relocation, Turner -- who signed with the Portland Trail Blazers as a free agent -- did a number of things the Celtics will miss. He created plays off the bounce, served as an occasional crunch-time option, and emerged as a reliable guy wh..>> view originalQuincy woman charged in trooper crash
A 21-year-old Quincy woman was driving with a blood-alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit when her Chevrolet Malibu slammed into the back of a parked police cruiser and injured the state trooper inside, authorities said.Lily G. Reid pleaded not guilty yesterday in Boston Municipal Court to operating under the influence of alcohol and failing to change lanes for an emergency vehicle.Trooper Elvin Morales was in his cruiser about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 93 South, handling a m..>> view originalMassachusetts sees plunge in deportations
Massachusetts last year deported the lowest percentage of illegal aliens of any state in the nation — and had the third highest rate of granting asylum, according to a Herald investigation of a largely secret system that shows the Obama administration’s increasingly lax policy on immigration.The state’s immigration court, nestled in a largely unobserved space on the third floor of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building downtown, deported just 26.9 percent of illegals who came before it, the countr..>> view original
Monday, September 12, 2016
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