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13 hrs ago | Boston.com

Mass. man sentenced decades after fleeing state

As Massachusetts fugitive Gary Irving started a new life, married and became a parent, none of the women he was convicted of raping in 1978 was ever able to do the same, victim family members testified Thursday.

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'Stolen Valor Act' Makes it a Crime to Lie About Being Decorated

unearned glory But only if the lie is meant to materially enrich one's self

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22 hrs ago | SouthCoastToday.com

Rockland, Mayflower sign merger agreement

Mayflower Bank will merge with Rockland Trust Company by the end of the year if federal regulators and Mayflower stockholders approve an agreement signed by the parent corporations of the two banks.

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Yesterday | CBS 3 Springfield

Convicted rapist faces sentencing 30 years later

A man convicted of raping three women in Massachusetts faces sentencing more than three decades after he fled the state and began living a secret life in Maine.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Day

Installation of artificial turf field begins in Stonington

As of Wednesday, the football field and track at the high school will be closed until further notice as crews begin the installation of the artificial turf field.

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Fri Apr 26, 2013

Patch.com

Third Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery Behind Flaherty School

The third person police sought in connection with an armed robbery behind Flaherty Elementary School last Sunday night has been arrested and charged with several crimes.

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