Recent content by altissima

Saving up to buy property could be a very reasonable way to fend off pressure to travel home more frequently. Purely speculative, of course.

You bet!

Mass resident here. Proctor made over $146,000 last year. Can’t decide whether I’m more angry or resigned. Source: Department of State Police payroll

Mass resident here. This case is deeply disturbing on many levels.

My money’s on Mahhket Basket.

Re: the magical hair that withstood a 60 mile round trip on a vertical surface. Is it possible that it was frozen into snow/slush on the SUV until it entered the sally port, where it was left behind when the snow melted?

Can you imagine being the new owners of 34 Fairview and having a parade of looky-loos constantly driving past your house, pulling into your driveway, taking pictures etc.?

I wasn’t born here, but I’ve lived in the Boston area for a few decades. You’re right that there are a lot of people who settle here from elsewhere (like me) who lack the accent. The accent is still alive and well amongst the natives, though. IME it’s particularly likely that you’ll encounter...

I see you, sister! I had a very similar experience about 15 years ago, but I went from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern. I think it’s a big reason why this case tugs at my heartstrings.

That’s not all that far from where she was grabbed — less than an hour’s drive, isn’t it? I wonder where they’ve been all this time. Ugh.

Wonderful news! Doesn’t seem too clever of the perp to drive on the Pike which has plate readers on gantries for toll collection. But I’m sure glad he did!

Thank goodness! I feel for this mom and this family - wishing them help & healing.

It’s been four years now (!) Some local news coverage on the anniversary of Steven’s disappearance. No new developments, it seems. :(

Oh no.

Happy Mother’s Day, Jessica. I hope you are found soon.