A Lowell police officer and Marine Corps veteran of Iraq who drowned in the Merrimack River on Saturday was described as a "dare devil" by his mother. Charles Panek, 30, was due to deploy to Afghanistan soon. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Whoever stole a laptop from Anna's Taqueria has also put a major dent in cancer research. [Boston Herald]
Classified Afghanistan War documents probably ended up on WikiLeaks with the help of someone in Boston. [The Phoenix]
There is some legal debate on how legally creepy one can be on the T. [Boston Herald]
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The extreme heat warning was extended to 8 p.m. as it's still extremely hot out there. Logan Airport recorded a temperature of 103 degrees, matching the temperature from this date in 1926, the National Weather Service said. People who tried to beat the heat at beaches in Lynn, Nahant, and Revere Beach learned parts of all three were closed due to high bacteria levels. In another heat-related fiasco, passengers on a five-hour bus ride to New York had no air conditioning. To deal with the record-setting heat, Boston EMS workers walked the streets to assist anyone in distress. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Three men were arrested in the April killing of Krista Dittmeyer on April 22. Anthony Papile, Michael Petelis and Trevor Ferguson lured Dittmeyer, 20, was lured to a friend’s apartment where the suspects attacked and clubbed her in order to steal drugs and money from her. She was found dead in a New Hampshire pond on April 27. [Herald]
Attorney General Martha Coakley barred illegal gambling at "cyber cafes" and "phone card" businesses. Dr. Ruth Westheimer will speak at Westfield State University on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Sargent Shriver's funeral is open to the public today. More snow is here. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Governor Deval Patrick has until Sunday to sign a bill that would allow Massachusetts residents to put pets into their wills. Pet owners could set up trust funds that can be enforced by a court.
Hopefully, the coyotes in Savin Hill aren't drinking the polluted water. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
The birth of Kiki the gorilla's third baby on Thursday wasn't the only animal news in Massachusetts.
- Rep. Ed Markey wants more information from Facebook on how to keep private information private. [Bloomberg.com]
- The town of Norton banned teachers from listing students as friends on Facebook. [Attleboro Sun Chronicle]
- Plans for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate were released today. The building would be adjacent to the JFK Library. [Boston Globe]
- Sharks, we get the message. You can have the seals. [CapeCodToday.com]
- Nine towns and approximately 2,500 property owners are about to settle a suit against Bouchard Transportation Company, Inc. for $11.5 million over the 2003 Buzzards Bay oil spill. [WBZ]
The Boston MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. all other days. Adoption rates vary, but you can find all adoption information and policies here. Not able to adopt? The MSPCA always needs volunteers, foster families and donations!
You know what's awesome? A cat named Harry Potter with a lightening bolt on its nose! (A226621)
The Boston MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. all other days. Adoption rates vary, but you can find all adoption information and policies here. Not able to adopt? The MSPCA always needs volunteers, foster families and donations!
The Boston MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. all other days. Adoption rates vary, but you can find all adoption information and policies here. Not able to adopt? The MSPCA always needs volunteers, foster families and donations!
The Boston MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. all other days. Adoption rates vary, but you can find all adoption information and policies here. Not able to adopt? The MSPCA always needs volunteers, foster families and donations!
The Boston MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Sunday; from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. all other days. Adoption rates vary, but you can find all adoption information and policies here. Not able to adopt? The MSPCA always needs volunteers, foster families and donations!
Meet this week's special adoptee, Nubbins! (ID A220407)
The first six days of January saw 82 animals being surrendered to the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center: a huge spike! As a result, the MSPCA is currently caring for more than 200 homeless animals. One of the many now available for adoption is a very special kitten named Nubbins, so named for his quirky physicality: he was born without hind feet. Despite his impairment, Nubbins is a surprisingly playful kitten. He needs to be in a loving home that is fully carpeted (hardwood floors would do a number on those un-padded hind legs) and preferably without stairs.
Homeless for the Holidays
MSPCA Angell
December 9, 10, 12, and 13 from 9am to 6pm
350 South Huntington Ave
A rough economy and rainy summer have conspired to make it particularly difficult for many people to provide for their animals this year. The MSPCA received twice as many kittens as usual in August (more than 300), and the organization is currently hosting a record number of horses (59 surrendered so far this year) as well. Because of their size and status as livestock animals (despite how much people may try to make them “pets”), horses need more involved care than most animals, including space to roam, shelter, and feed that you can't get at the grocery store. As a result, there are far fewer eligible homes for horses in need than for kittens in crises.
There is a pressing issue occupying "minds" on Beacon Hill: Jobs, taxes, budget cuts, infrastructure, healthcare, crime, global warming, killing zoo animals Dogs. Our elected officials want to create a dangerous dog database, or registry, that lists pooches with bad intentions and records of mischief. The MSPCA opposes the bill, sponsored by Stephen J. Buoniconti (D-West Springfield), which would post pictures of dogs and explain their reckless acts. The MSPCA wants to increase spaying and neutering of shelter dogs, training for animal control officers and define "dangerous dog" properly. The legislature is also considering a bill to allow cities and towns to ban specific breeds of canines. Certainly, caution should be exercised when dealing with any animal, even those that appear safe. However, the summer of 2009 presents us with a full plate of issues that push laws of this nature down on the list of priorities.
- Massachusetts has the second-lowest obesity rate in the nation at 21.2%, which still seems too high. [WCVB]
- Boston firefighters are defying Boston Fire Department orders to volunteer to staff three stations. [Boston Herald]
Some thug left a defenseless kitten in a Hyde Park mailbox Saturday, according to news reports. A postman discovered the kitten and quickly brought her to the MSPCA hospital in Jamaica Plain, where she is recovering from being shoved through the narrow postbox slot. She will be put up adoption soon.
Amy Sedaris loves house bunnies, and Bostonist readers should too. Rabbits have boundless energy and tons of enthuaism. There is probably a cute, fun-loving bunny waiting, it the Boston metro area, to rock the world of every Bostonist, right now.