Bello's Morning Blotter
Here is the news Globe Deputy City Editor Mike Bello is following this morning:
Breaking Now:
Trolley collision injures 7, delays Green Line
Modern Continental reaches $21m settlement for Big Dig collapse
Pike managers outline proposed toll hike
Malden city worker accused of embezzlement
Buzz:
Superintendent of police under investigation
Poutre sister's testimony was lacking
The pendulum swings: Boston urged to reclaim Poe
State senator's trip irks colleagues
Newspapers, Radio, TV:
Cape Cod Times: Search for missing fishing captain resumes
MetroWest Daily News: Fire leaves Natick family temporarily homeless
Worcester T&G: Police say man killed puppy, injured 2d
Portland Press Herald: Papers' future gets a bit clearer
Day Ahead:
The Bostonian Society unveils a historic marker on the site of the Hull Mint, the first mint established in the North American British colonies, now the site of Macy's in Downtown Crossing.
Bello Special:
Barney, the president's dog, bit Salem woman, too
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