Craig LeMoult

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Reporter for @GBHNews in Boston. Formerly with @wshupublicradio in Connecticut. https://t.co/tOlZZnv5M9 https://t.co/nai4vCtNwL Mastodon: @[email protected]

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Articles

This damaged musket tells a story of the chaotic start to the Revolutionary War

2 weeks ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

April 29, 2025 The American Revolution’s humble beginnings 250 years ago are reflected in a cut down, beat up, old musket — one that even experts recognize isn’t much to look at. “If that gun was on a table, everybody would walk by it and not even look at it,” said antique arms appraiser Joel Bohy. “You know, someone might want to buy it for parts or something.”And yet, because of the story this musket tells, it’s a priceless piece of history.
Survivors of clergy sex abuse say Pope Francis' response to crisis was insufficient

3 weeks ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

April 21, 2025 While the airwaves have been flooded since Pope Francis’ death on Monday with praise for a transformative and humble leader, the pope’s legacy is a more complicated and troubled one for many focused on the issue of clergy sex abuse. “My heart goes out to all of those who are deeply affected by [the passing of Pope Francis],” said Myra Russell, a Boston resident.
Secretary of State Rubio meets Macron in Paris to discuss Ukraine peace settlement

4 weeks ago | wfdd.org | Eleanor Beardsley |Bob Mondello |Craig LeMoult

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The Boston Marathon marks 50 years since it first included wheelchair athletes

4 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Craig LeMoult

The Boston Marathon marks the anniversary of an important tradition. It was a half-century ago that Boston became the first major marathon to include a division for wheelchair athletes.
Local suicide prevention hotline sees spike after Red Sox Duran shares his struggles

1 month ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran’s decision to speak openly about a 2022 suicide attempt is inspiring others to seek help, according to a Massachusetts group running mental health hotlines. Duran said in the Netflix documentary series “The Clubhouse” released this week that the pressures of playing for the Red Sox had led him to bouts of depression and a suicide attempt.
Red Sox faithful hoping for a change of fortunes this season

1 month ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

April 04, 2025 For some, being a Boston Red Sox fan means a healthy dose of skepticism. Sure, they’ve won four World Series in roughly the last two decades, but it’s been a long four years since they’ve made it to the postseason. “It’s one of those things where like, let’s play some games and then you’ll slowly gain my trust,” said Mike O’Brien of Boston as he stood waiting to enter Fenway Park for the team’s home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
As spring arrives, so does a symphony of nature sounds

1 month ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

April 02, 2025 Inside the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, Zak Mertz pointed to what he called a “very handsome” tiny brown frog camouflaged among the leaves in a terrarium. A family spotted the little guy and brought him to the center in the fall. “It got really cold before he was able to get into the proper spot for hibernation,” said Zak, the center’s CEO. “The homeowners were really nice. They spotted him.
EPA employees rally in Boston over planned cuts

1 month ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

March 25, 2025 As the lunch hour hit on Tuesday, dozens of Environmental and Protection Agency workers emerged from their office in downtown Boston and did something many federal employees have been scared to do: speak out against the Trump administration.
Fall River to retroactively award graduation diplomas

2 months ago | wgbh.org | Craig LeMoult

March 14, 2025 Now that passing the MCAS test is no longer a requirement to graduate from Massachusetts high schools, officials in Fall River will retroactively award diplomas to students who met every other graduation requirement. A state ballot measure last year eliminated the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System or MCAS test as a graduation requirement, so city and school officials in Fall River decided it was only fair to apply the new standard retroactively.
Mass General Brigham begins second round of mass layoffs

2 months ago | nepm.org | Craig LeMoult

Regional News Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Elise Amendola / APThe main entrance of Massachusetts General Hospital is seen, Monday, May 16, 2016, in Boston. The Mass General Brigham hospital system is making another massive round of layoffs this week. The layoffs began with a first round last month. MGB expects about 1,500 positions to be affected in all.