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RT @brianjdamico: From @MassConvention, yes. http://is.gd/1JS6za // Common garage openby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 4:50:42 PM -
RT @GlobeKayLazar: Tufts Dr William Mackey says police asked docs to save all foreign material removed from #BostonMararthonExplosion pa ...by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 4:51:44 PM -
RT @cleokid: candlelight vigil 8pm tonight at the arlington street church. http://ascboston.org @universalhub @BostonTweetby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 4:57:46 PM
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RT @NEFirebuff: Somerville MA: Unattended bag at Davis #MBTA station. EOD K9 doing a sweep. Station temporarily closed.by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 4:58:07 PM
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RT @BogsWBZ: NEW: #BostonMarathon bombings on the front cover of Sports Illustrated #wbz http://is.gd/8feeez // Which Globe photog?by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:03:28 PM
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RT @saltypigboston: Yes. We are open. Yes. The patio is open. Yes. Yes. Yes. Each guest gets a free hug today with lunch. #bostonby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:03:36 PM
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RT @SorellinaBoston: Sorellina will be closed again this evening. We are continuing to think of those who have been affected by... http: ...by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:03:46 PM
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Newton will host a citywide vigil Wednesday evening for victims, Mayor Setti Warren announced.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/newton/2013/04/newton_to_host_citywide_vigil.htmlby Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:07:43 PM -
"“My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin. We also ask for your patience and for privacy as we work to simultaneously grieve and recover. Thank you.”
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RT @MichaelPaulson: Two NYPD officials are in Boston to study what happened. "We believe we're the No. 1 target in this country,'' says ...by Darren Durlach via twitter 4/16/2013 5:13:33 PM -
Braintree Police have increased their visibility around town following the #bostonmarathon attack. More info: http://bo.st/14tnORLby Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:24:14 PM
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Reading list: How 7 writers with Boston roots wrote the #Marathon tragedy: http://ow.ly/k7vuBby carlycarioli via twitter 4/16/2013 5:24:19 PM -
RT @Lin_Dolin: In Boston Attack, the Best Response Is Resiliency http://bloom.bg/Zv2BPI } @Universalhub - life need to go back to normal ...by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:24:33 PM
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RT @billy_baker: Relative of 8-yr-old victim: "When I first heard a child had died, my heart broke for the family. Then I found out we w ...by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 5:25:03 PM
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RT @NewtonMAPatch: The city of #NewtonMA will hold a vigil tomorrow night for the victims of yesterday's Boston Marathon bombings: http: ...by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:26:41 PM
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RT @morisy: Tech community aims to raise $50,000 for victims of Boston Marathon bombs http://j.mp/14tjMc6 /by @ScottKirsnerby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:28:18 PM
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RT @res7cuefox5: Boston's flag is flying in front of NY City Hall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH_JIstCcAEm-zb.jpg
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The Atlantic writes a tribute to Boston, whose college students come and go but never really leave. http://g.scrbliv.me/qJEfT5lby Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:32:42 PM
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RT @EaterBoston: List of temporarily closed Boston restaurants http://eater.cc/Z03rHRby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:33:00 PM
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Richard family statement: "We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers."by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:34:56 PM
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RT @cmcloutier: The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Black Pastors’ Association will host a candlelight vigil at City Hall Wednesday. htt ...by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:35:02 PM
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The father of Martin William Richard today said he is trying to both grieve the death of his 8-year-old son, who was killed at the Boston Marathon bombings, and help his wife and daughter recover from injuries they suffered during the terrorist attack on Monday. -
RT @sharon000: Images of support for Boston on Twitter, Facebook http://cwrld.us/XExUtT #BostonMarathon @universalhubby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:39:32 PM
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“My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries,’’ Bill Richard said in a statement released this afternoon. “We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin.’’
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BREAKING: Person briefed on probe: Boston explosives made of pressure cookers with metal, ball bearings -MMby The Associated Press via twitter edited by Teresa Hanafin 4/16/2013 5:43:15 PM -
Grief-stricken neighbors today described Martin Richard, the 8-year-old Dorchester boy killed in the Marathon bombings, as a child full of life who was part of a very close-knit family.
“They were always together,’’ neighbor Jane Sherman said of the Richard family, who live next door to her on Carruth Street in Dorchester. “This is the worst tragedy I have ever been through in my life. It’s a horrific situation.’’ -
RT @markpothier: We [The Boston Globe] are interested in talking to anyone setting up charities for bombing victims/families. Pls messag ...by Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 5:44:14 PM
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Closed Copley exit http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BH_XhvfCEAAflwR.jpg
by jennabelson via twitter 4/16/2013 5:47:09 PM -
This is the Local 103 Billboard in #Boston. Just called and they confirmed it's legit. http://bit.ly/YQiYe6by Steve Annear via twitter 4/16/2013 5:48:31 PM -
RT @TheDrewStarr: Can someone explain meaning of crime scene map? Includes Pru, but the mall is officially open. cc: @universalhub @Noti ...by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:49:49 PM
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RT @BostonDotCom: UPCOMING: Saudi Embassy spokesman Jail Aljubeir says the Revere man is "more a witness than anything else."by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 5:53:20 PM
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RT @AbbeyNiezgoda: Unexpected...in a good way. http://www.bostonmarathonconspiracy.com/by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 5:53:33 PM
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Anyone looking to make a donation to help the Richard Family can go directly to Meetinghouse Bank or Vargas & Vargas Insurance in Lower Mills. The account name is: Richard Family Fund
For convenience, they have set up additional locations in Dorchester that will have a donation "drop box" for the Richard Family Fund. These locations have been confirmed:
Blasi's Cafe - 762 Adams St
Peabody Square Firehouse- 1884 Dorchester Ave
Viet AID - 42 Charles St
Beauty Bar - 393 Neponset Ave
McKenna's Cafe - 109 Savin Hill Ave
Savin Scoop's- 107 Savin Hill Ave
224 Boston Street Restaurant - 224 Boston St
Sugar Bowl Cafe - 857 Dorchster Ave
Cash, checks and money orders can be donated (checks/money orders made payable to “The Richard Family Fund”).
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"No, we are not all related. But in times of trouble, you'd better believe we are all family." http://bo.st/1710sABby Catherine Cloutier via twitter 4/16/2013 6:05:59 PM
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A coalition of Boston Emergency Medical Services, firefighters, and police officials are holding a press conference to express their support of the victims and their families. "We will find the person or persons responsible for disrupting the way of life here in Boston," said Tom Nee, police union president. "Yesterday was a terrible, tragic day for our country and city..." Edward Kelly, Boston Firefighter's Union.
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Nee said some first responders stripped off their utility belts to apply tourniquets to the injured and likely saved lives doing so.by Brian Ballou via twitter 4/16/2013 6:06:47 PM -
"I want to cry..." Nee said, "but we must not give into fear."by Brian Ballou via twitter 4/16/2013 6:07:28 PM
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RT @jtuohey21: Second Boston Marathon blast victim identified as Krystle Campbell of Arlington.by GlobeAndrewRyan via twitter 4/16/2013 6:07:38 PM
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According to Major League Soccer and the New England Revolution, goalkeeper Matt Reis's father-in-law, John Odem, was seriously injured. Reis's wife, Nicole, was running the marathon and was about to cross the finish line. He's in critical condition. Also injured was Chris Tierney's girlfriend. She is in stable condition. Reis's family has requested privacy at this time. -
First responders just announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.by Brian Ballou via twitter 4/16/2013 6:08:34 PM
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RT @petermorency: @universalhub yes according to WBZ http://cbsloc.al/Z0BpvMby Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 6:09:52 PM
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RT @votejed: @universalhub and there are Park St Church memorial services around same time.by Adam Gaffin via twitter 4/16/2013 6:10:05 PM
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And a Boston First Responder's Fund, with all the money donated going to the victims. 1-857-220-0133 is the number connected to the fund.by Brian Ballou via twitter 4/16/2013 6:10:28 PM
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