Foxboro

Casino mogul thinks Foxboro residents opposed to his plans are in the employ of Suffolk Downs

The Herald quotes would-be Foxboro casino owner Steve Wynn about a weekend protest by Foxboro and Walpole residents:

That protest was put on by our competitors.

The mayor vs. the Krafts

The Herald reports on the looming battle royale between Tom Menino, who wants a casino at Suffolk Downs, and Robert Kraft, who wants a casino next to his football stadium/mall in Foxboro.

Toby Keith has a problem with gas

A broken gas pipe at Toby Keith's I Love this Bar and Grill in Patriot Place forced the evacuation of the mall around noon, AlertNewEngland reports.

Smile for the camera, dumbass

Not the brightest alleged bulb

Foxboro Police report they are looking for this guy for an alleged attempted car break-in:

On Aug 30, 2011 @ approx 1:00 AM pictured suspect made two passes by house, stopped for 5 min. then parked just past victim's driveway. Victim heard suspect outside in driveway, confronted suspect in husband's vehicle, asked him what he was doing, suspect said I didn't take anything, and started walking to his car. Victim took suspect's picture, and vehicle. Vehicle a 2003 Hyundai Sonata color black.

Well, at least it's a bridge to somewhere

The Globe reports the Krafts gave as much as they could to Democrats as state officials began applying for $9 million in federal funds to build a pedestrian bridge between parking lots by Patriot Place.

The Outraged Liberal doubts the Krafts were trying to influence that decision, but says: There's no way Deval Patrick wins this one.

Kenny Chesney fans a rowdy bunch

114 arrested at country-music fest in Foxboro, 228 put in protective custody, the Globe reports.

Pickup truck explodes on impact

Impact with an 18-wheeler on I-95 in Foxboro today, that is:

... Since I was only a quarter mile from the accident I was able to get out of the car and like many other drivers, actually walk the pavement of I-95. Sure the tie-up may have been a bit inconvenient, but I was still having a better day than the guy in the F-150. ...

Also today:
Lexington Rollover Hinders Route 128 Traffic. Hinders?
Rollover on Sears Road, Brookline.