James Carver spent 36 years in prison after he was convicted of setting one of the deadliest fires in #Massachusetts history. But after reviewing new scientific evidence, a judge set him free.

“They took my life away for nothing,” Carver said.

https://massdump.ghost.io/james-carver-released-from-prison/

James Carver was sentenced to life in prison for a deadly fire that a local paper described as the “worst mass murder in #Massachusetts history.” For decades he has insisted that he is innocent—and his lawyers say they now have the scientific evidence to prove it.

https://massdump.ghost.io/james-carver-elliott-chambers-fire/

#WalthamMA - #RepairCafe

Next Event: Saturday February 14, 2026 · 11AM - 3PM

"Do you have something broken? Bring it in, and we will try to repair it for FREE

Location: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Parking: Embassy Parking Lot on Cooper St (hourly rates)

Main Entrance: Signs will direct you over the footbridge that leads from the Embassy Lot to the museum's main entrance, which is directly adjacent to the Charles River, along the Charles River Greenway, on the southern side of the building."

Source:
https://www.walthamrc.org/events

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesMA #RepairCafes #Massachusetts #MAEvents #FixIt #RightToRepair

Mass. Governor Proposes Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Rape When DNA Evidence Exists
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A WBUR-ProPublica investigation found that no DNA match, testimony or even confession could allow a rape to be prosecuted after the state’s 15-year deadline. The governor aims to “help survivors who have had to wait far too long for justice.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/massachusetts-rape-statute-of-limitations-dna-healey-proposal?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Massachusetts #Rape #Assault #Law #DNA #Crime #Justice

Mass. Governor Proposes Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Rape When DNA Evidence Exists
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A WBUR-ProPublica investigation found that no DNA match, testimony or even confession could allow a rape to be prosecuted after the state’s 15-year deadline. The governor aims to “help survivors who have had to wait far too long for justice.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/massachusetts-rape-statute-of-limitations-dna-healey-proposal?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Massachusetts #Rape #Assault #Law #DNA #Crime #Justice

Eastern Bluebird perched atop a feeder hangar in the back yard.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

Eastern Bluebird perched atop a feeder hangar in the back yard.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

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…direct pathways for aspiring Latino law enforcement professionals to achieve their goals.

🗽When we support diversity in law enforcement, build real pathways to opportunity, and uplift Latino youth in leadership—we all rise.

➡️ To learn more and support their work, visit https://masslatinopolice.org

📣¡Siempre Pa’lante!

#latinos #hispanic #LawEnforcement #boston #careers #makingadifference #publicsafety #CommunityBuilding #diversity #America #Massachusetts

In congress today Ayanna Pressley introduced the "Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026" which strips ICE and other Federal cops Qualified Immunity

https://pressley.house.gov/2026/01/13/video-following-ice-murder-of-renee-good-pressley-markey-expand-push-to-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents-federal-officers/

#AyannaPressley #MA #massachusetts #QualifiedImmunityAbolitionActof2026 #FuckICE #ICE #CBP #ReneeGood

Belted Kingfisher in flight out at DNRT's Ocean View Farm reserve over the weekend.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

#BostonWeekend 4/x Thu SOLIDARITY for Renee Nicole Good - 6pm Park Street #Boston #Massachusetts (and other locations around the country - check in with your local organizing scene) https://www.instagram.com/p/DTO0W0KjbS-/ #ReneeNicoleGood #Uspol

Belted Kingfisher in flight out at DNRT's Ocean View Farm reserve over the weekend.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

#BostonWeekend 4/x Thu SOLIDARITY for Renee Nicole Good - 6pm Park Street #Boston #Massachusetts (and other locations around the country - check in with your local organizing scene) https://www.instagram.com/p/DTO0W0KjbS-/ #ReneeNicoleGood #Uspol

Let's hope that this spike in flu hospitalizations in #Massachusetts will be followed by an equally swift decline

One of the three Short-eared Owls hunting out at DNRT's Ocean View Farm reserve over the weekend.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

One of the three Short-eared Owls hunting out at DNRT's Ocean View Farm reserve over the weekend.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

Pedal People

https://www.pedalpeople.coop/

Pedal People Cooperative Inc. is a worker-owned human-powered delivery and hauling service for items under 300 pounds in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA. It was started in December 2002 by Ruthy Woodring and Alex Jarrett. We are now an incorporated cooperative business with 27 active workers.

Found whilst surfing from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbzM9LlIXO4
#PathLessPedaled

to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JahXgey1sK4
#CottageAndCompany

#cycling #cooperatives #massachusetts