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Paul Kirk Appointed As Interim Massachusetts Senator

News America Now — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:11:51 +0000

Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has appointed Paul Kirk to serve in Ted Kennedy’s senate seat until the state holds a special election in January.

Martha Coakley Has Eyes On Ted Kennedy Senate Seat

News America Now — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:57:13 +0000

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“The Associated Press reports that a woman representing Coakley picked up the papers from the Secretary of State’s office today. She will need 10,000 signatures by October 20 to qualify for the Democratic primary on December 8.” Link

Celtics GM Danny Ainge Has Heart Attack

News America Now — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:50:54 +0000

Celtics GM Danny Ainge Has Heart Attack

Ted Kennedy Throws Out First Pitch For Red Sox

News America Now — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:45:54 +0000

Ted Kennedy Throws Out First Pitch For Red Sox

Teacher Lisa Lavoie Found With Missing Boy

News America Now — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:31:54 +0000

“A teacher from western Massachusetts and her 15-year-old student — who disappeared a week ago after the boy’s parents complained about the woman’s relationship with their son — have been found in West Virginia. Holyoke Mayor Michael Sullivan tells WWLP-TV in Springfield that police apprehended 24-year-old Lisa Lavoie and the boy in Morgantown, W.Va. on Tuesday morning.” [Link]

Christine McCallum Accused Of Sex With Teen Boy Over 300 Times

News America Now — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:42:34 +0000

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“A fifth grade teacher in Abington, Massachusetts is facing statutory rape charges after reportedly having sex with a minor more than 300 times. Police arrested 29-year old Christine McCallum late last week after she was accused of having sex with a then 13-year-old boy. Prosecutors say the teacher became so obsessed with the teen that she took away his cell phone after he got older and started talking to girls his own age.” [Link]

Richard Sharpe: Convicted Murderer And Cross Dresser Commits Suicide

News America Now — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:26:23 +0000

“Sharpe, a Gloucester dermatologist, hung himself with a sheet Monday night at the medium-security prison in Norfolk, said Diane Wiffin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Correction. Sharpe was sentenced in 2001 to life in prison for the shotgun killing of his estranged wife Karen. Sharpe reportedly killed her to keep her from gaining part of his $5 million in assets, The Boston Globe reported Tuesday.” [Link]

Danny Villa: Former NFL Player And Teacher Accused Of Sending Sexy Texts To Teen Girl

News America Now — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:53:22 +0000

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“Danny Villa, who played six seasons with the New England Patriots and was the athletic director at Walpole High School, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Wrentham District Court to three counts of rape of a child over 14 and three counts of enticing a minor. Judge Warren Powers also told Villa to stay away from the girl and her family, Walpole schools and any children under 16 except his own.” [Link]