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Remains of WWII vet from Newton identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

The remains of a World War II veteran killed when his bomber was shot down on a mission targeting oil fields near Romania have been identified.On Aug. 1, 1943, the B-24 Liberator bomber on which U.S. Army Air Force 1st Lt. Alfred Pezzella of Newton, Massachusetts, 27, was serving as the bombardier was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and crashed during the largest bombing mission against oil fields and refineries north of Bucharest.Pezzella’s remains were not identified following the war. Remains that could not be identified were buried as in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania.After the war, American remains from the Bolovan Cemetery were disinterred for identification. More than 80 were unable to be identified and those remains were buried at Ardennes American Cemetery and Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, both in Belgium.In 2017, the unidentified remains of those who participated in the bombing mission were sent for a...

State made $600 million less than forecast for fiscal 2023, revenue up to start 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

The state brought in over half-a-billion dollars less in taxes than expected through the end of fiscal 2023 and almost $2 billion less than they collected the previous year, according to the Healey Administration.The Department of Revenue says that total tax revenue for the year came in at $39.16 billion, about $605 million below revenue benchmarks for the fiscal year.“The tax revenue performance against benchmark was driven by a decline in capital gains after unprecedented growth in Fiscal Year 2022,” the Executive Office for Administration and Finance said in announcing the year end totals.As a consequence of coming in under benchmark the state will cut in half a planned deposit into the stabilization fund, also known as the rainy day fund, but the shortfall “will not impact the budget balance,” according to the administration.After the Department’s April revenue report came in about $1.6 billion below benchmarks and a full $2.2 billion under the previous year’s April revenue, som...

Patriots rookie Malik Cunningham still primarily working at receiver?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

FOXBORO — Malik Cunningham took more competitive team reps at quarterback than wide receiver in Sunday afternoon’s practice, but it seems the team still views the rookie as more of a pass catcher.Cunningham, still listed on the roster as a quarterback, shined in Thursday night’s preseason opener, adding juice to an otherwise lifeless Patriots offense as he went 3-of-4 for 19 yards as a passer while adding five carries for 34 yards with a rushing touchdown at QB. Cunningham did line up at wide receiver in the game but wasn’t targeted.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Mac Jones, Jack Jones and 28 Patriots thoughts 28 days from the season opener New England Patriots | Six most impressive Patriots players from first wave of training camp New England Patriots | Patriots sign running back, offensive tackle, cut two New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: Rookie Keion White brings “pain̶...

BC quarterbacks ran the show in Eagles’ first scrimmage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

Boston College offensive coordinator Steve Shimko knows the football DNA makeup of the quarterbacks on the Eagles’ roster.Shimko deployed several quarterbacks with different body types, skill sets and levels of experience during the Eagles’ first training camp scrimmage on Sunday morning inside the Fish Field House. BC opens the season against Northern Illinois on Sept. 2 at Alumni Stadium.“What I’ve learned in this profession is that there is a not a single quarterback that is like another,” said Shimko. “They may have some similarities, but they all have their own unique things.“They all have their own strengths and they all have their weaknesses. We are trying to bring them up and make them good or possibly great. I’d say we try to put them in the best situations to highlight their strengths and call the plays that we feel they are best at.”The offense and defense matched up with a full complement of game officials and executed the gambit of situational football that featured red...

Hawaii churches offer prayers for the dead and the missing after devastating Maui wildfires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing Sunday in Hawaii churches as communities began looking ahead to a long recovery from last week’s wildfire that demolished a historic Maui town and killed more than 90 people.Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina was spared from the flames that wiped out most of the surrounding community, but with search-and-recovery efforts ongoing, its parishioners attended Mass about 10 miles up the road, with the Bishop of Honolulu, the Rev. Clarence “Larry” Silva, presiding.Taufa Samisani said his uncle, aunt, cousin and the cousin’s 7-year-old son were found dead inside a burned car. Samisani’s wife, Katalina, said the family would draw comfort from Silva’s reference to the Bible story of how Jesus’ disciple Peter walked on water and was saved from drowning.“If Peter can walk on water, yes we can. We will get to the shore,” she said, her voice quivering.During the Mass, Silva read a message from P...

Johnson chooses Larry Snelling to be next CPD Superintendent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson has selected Larry Snelling to be Chicago's next top cop.“Today, a new chapter begins in our journey to create a better, stronger and safer Chicago as Chief Larry Snelling has been charged to lead the Chicago Police Department,” Johnson said in a press release Sunday. “Chief Snelling is a proven leader who has the experience and the respect of his peers to help ensure the safety and well-being of city residents, and address the complex challenges we all face related to community safety.” After the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) confirmed its top three candidates to be considered for superintendent of the Chicago Police Department back on July 13, a 30-day clock started ticking for Johnson, who had until Sunday to make the appointment.Here's some background information on the man who is now set to be in charge of helping revitalize one of the country's largest police forces: MORE COVERAGE: Community leader...

ATCEMS: Boat runs aground with multiple people injured on Lake Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it is responding to a water rescue on Lake Austin after a boat ran aground Sunday evening. EMS said up to 10 people were injured, and one person may be missing. Three people were being transported by Austin Fire Department's jet skis to an ambulance exchange point. Another adult will maybe be transported via STAR FlightIt happened just after 6 p.m. in the 10600 block of River Terrace in northwest Austin. EMS said Austin Police's Lake Patrol Unit was helping search the waters. StarFlight and multiple fire departments were also responding. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

Police: SWAT call over at Cedar Park hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- A SWAT situation at a Cedar Park hotel has ended, according to the Cedar Park Police Department. Police said officers and SWAT personnel were at the Best Western hotel on Whitestone Boulevard Sunday afternoon "in reference to a high risk warrant service," per a department social media post. Around 6 p.m., police said the Central Texas Regional SWAT team entered the location and found a dead person. The investigation was turned over to Cedar Park detectives. Police said there would be no further updates on the investigation Sunday.

If Dakota Access pipeline doesn’t pass environmental review, oil could derail agriculture transport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

Any potential shutdown of the Dakota Access oil pipeline could literally derail grain and ethanol shipments in the Midwest, potentially costing the agriculture industry billions of dollars.For years, a pending environmental impact statement has been hanging over the Dakota Access Pipeline, which takes oil from western North Dakota to a terminus in Illinois.Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. (Contributed)Some fear the outcome of the EIS could affect the operation of the pipeline.A study by Elaine Kub, a commodity market analyst in South Dakota, showed the Midwest agricultural sector could suffer more than $3 billion in annual losses.“A sudden shift like that would be really detrimental to rail congestion,” Kub said in an interview.Her analysis of the Dakota Access impact came out in July, examining what would happen if the oil flowing through the Dakota Access pipe stopped.But Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., says such a shutdown is unlikely.Hoeven said he met with representatives from the Army Corps...

‘Just waiting for a call’: Royce Lewis says he’s ready to return to Twins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:17 GMT

Royce Lewis declared himself ready to return to the Twins after collecting a pair of hits in the Saints’ 8-6 loss to the Louisville Bats on Sunday in a rain-shortened game at CHS Field.The left oblique strain that put him on the injured list July 2 has completely healed, he said, and he was hoping to get word before leaving the Saints’ clubhouse that he was being called back up, but to no avail.“If it is was up to me I’d be ready to go,” Lewis said. “But that’s not always the case, so I’m just waiting for a call.”Lewis joined the Saints for his rehab assignment last Tuesday at the start of a six-game series with the Bats. Playing third base in his first game, he drove in two runs with a homer and a sacrifice fly.He sat out the next game and played third base again on Thursday, going 0 for 2 with a pair of walks. On Friday, again playing third base, he homered in the first inning before adding a single and a walk.Saturday was another scheduled day off. It was all part of the pl...