Men who buy sex are more violent toward women The UPI reports that men who pay for sex are far more likely than those who do not buy sex... Learn More
Brookline Ponders Stricter Liquor Laws The Brookline Tab reports that a series of updated alcohol regulations proposed by the Brookline Board of Selectmen’s licensing review... Learn More
Mass. Treasurer Seeks Review of ABCC State Treasurer Steve Grossman, who oversees the ABCC, said he asked the state inspector general to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review... Learn More
Exotic Club Seeks Machines – Is it Gambling? Newburyport News Interesting piece about whether a “sweepstakes machine” that allows people to play blackjack and poker for a prize... Learn More
NH Woman Pleads Guilty to False Rape Report Keene NH police said a woman pleaded guilty in Keene District Court to making a false report to law enforcement,... Learn More
North Adams Eatery Gains BYOB OK Big Shirl’s Kitchen in North Adams was given the go-ahead to allow its customers to bring in their own beer... Learn More
Lowell Cop Arraigned on Rape Charges The Boston Globe reports that a Lowell police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges that he raped two prostitutes... Learn More
Boston Board Suspends Several Licenses The Boston Licensing Board in late June voted to suspend Durgin-Park’s liquor license for two days because of an incident... Learn More
Boston Parties Responsibly, Says Health Commission Alcohol-related visits to local emergency rooms spike whenever Boston teams win championships and have parades, but effective public-safety oversight means... Learn More
Former Mass Sex Offender Accused in NY Rape A New Scotland (NY) man is being held in the Albany County Jail on attempted murder and rape charges. 23-year-old... Learn More
West Tisbury To Vote on Beer/Wine Ban West Tisbury diners on Martha’s Vineyard could soon be sipping beer and wine in a popular vacation spot that has... Learn More
Allston Mainstay to Close for Renovations A popular member of Allston’s nightlife closed this week to begin work on a four- to six-week renovation. The Joshua... Learn More
Cambridge Man Held on July 4 Sexual Assault WCVB reports that at the request of Assistant District Attorney Cameron Merrill, the open bail of Joseph Lee “Vocals” Brown,... Learn More
Additional Problems Plague Lawrence Nightclub The Eagle Tribune reports that a large crowd of patrons and bystanders interfered with rescue workers as they tried to... Learn More
Calif. Sex Offender Arrested in Mass. A man listed as a registered sex offender in San Bernardino County, California, has been arrested in the Boston area... Learn More
Silver Lake Psychologist Placed on Leave The MetroWest Daily News reports that a school psychologist at Silver Lake Regional High School has been placed on leave... Learn More
Idaho Resident Leo Robert Schofield Sr. Receives 12-Year Sentence in Child Abuse Case Leo Robert Schofield Sr., 69, was handed a 12-year prison term this past Thursday after confessing to the sexual abuse... Learn More
Buck Foston’s? The UPI reports that a New Jersey man has hired a lawyer for the potential fight over the planned name... Learn More
Arlington Japanese Eatery Fails Alcohol Check Arlington’s Midami Japanse Restaurant, at 444 Massachusetts Ave., has failed an alcohol compliance check and will have its alcohol license... Learn More
Peabody Restaurants To Get Licenses The Fire Bull Restaurant in Peabody received Licensing Board approval and now only needs approval from state liquor licensing authorities... Learn More
Ipswich Selectmen Revoke Liquor License The Salem News reports that Ipswich Selectmen have revoked the all-alcohol liquor license held by Richard Poore, the former owner... Learn More