Brookline plans to install 10 life-size turkey sculptures in town squares like Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village and Washington Square to bring "a touch of whimsy and charm” to the area. The town is also offering $1,000 to local artists to paint and design the sculptures.
Sophia Johnson was starting fresh: A new life, a new husband, a baby on the way. But it all unraveled on January 10, 2002, when her mother-in-law Marlyne was found bludgeoned to death in her home. Days later, Sophia was charged with the murder. Sophia swears she didn’t do it. But someone says they witnessed it her own brother.
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled $375 million in budget cuts for her state administration Monday, a change made to help cover a $1 billion tax shortfall. Much of the cuts affect MassHealth, specifically its fee-for-service payments. Here's a look into the program, why the cuts are happening and what we know so far.