Published October 14, 2010

What’s news on a perfectly pleasant fall morning in Boston:

E-Mails Show Cahill Advisers Discussed Lottery Ads

Politically explosive e-mails released yesterday by former aides to state Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill appear to show Cahill’s top campaign advisers trying to make sure that a million-dollar, taxpayer-funded ad blitz for the state lottery also benefited Cahill’s independent gubernatorial bid. (Globe)

Previously on WBUR: Lottery Head Defends Ads In Light Of Cahill Controversy

New Poll Gives Patrick A More Comfortable Lead

Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick opened up a seven-point lead over his Republican rival Charles Baker, while Indepednent Tim Cahill remained mired in a distant third place, according to, according to a new poll, that showed Patrick with more breathing room over Baker than other recent polls. (State House News Service)

Police Say Mattapan Killings Were Not An Act Of One

Police said they believe there was more than one killer, and they are continuing to investigate the slayings of the 2-year-old boy, his mother, and two adult men in a crime police believe was connected to drugs. (Globe)

S.C. Jail Let Washington Walk Early

The lone suspect in the Mattapan massacre still would have been in prison this past summer if he had not gotten more than seven months knocked off a six-year crack cocaine sentence in South Carolina, officials said. (Herald)

100 Kids Kicked Off The T After Someone Pulls The E

More than 100 Brighton High School students were ordered off two Green Line trolleys this afternoon after somebody pulled emergency brakes on the trains by BU West. (Universal Hub)

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