Boston 23 mins ago

Suspect in Boston police officer shooting due in court

A Boston police officer is recovering in the hospital Tuesday morning after being shot in the city’s Dorchester neighborhood. The suspect believed to have fired the gun is expected in court. Boston po...

  • Immigration 14 hours ago

    Work authorization for migrant arrivals stagnant since December

    Gov. Maura Healey has frequently pointed to getting more migrants authorized to work as a key step in moving people out of the state’s overwhelmed emergency family shelter system, but the number of new arrivals who have work authorizations has stagnated since December. About half of the families in the state’s Emergency Assistance famil...
  • 14 hours ago

    Woman facing charges in string of fires at East Boston businesses

    A woman has been arrested in a string of fires at businesses at an East Boston business plaza in the last few days. Genesis Hurtado, 26, was arrested Monday on suspicion of setting a fire at an AutoZone on Border Street that broke out earlier in the day, police said. Seat covers had been used to set fire inside the…

  • murder 14 hours ago

    2 women killed in Miami murder-suicide were NH college student-athletes

    Two women who were fatally shot by a man in a murder-suicide Saturday in Miami, Florida, were student-athletes at New Hampshire’s New England College, the school confirmed Monday. Miami-Dade police on Monday identified the victims of the killing as Meghan Moore, 25, and Sidney Capolino, 23, and New England College confirmed to NBC South Flori...
  • Hyde Park 16 hours ago

    Car crashes onto its side at Boston supermarket

    A car crashed in the parking lot of a Boston supermarket on Monday, leaving the vehicle on its side and a person in the hospital. The car was seen on its side after apparently colliding with a tree and a fence to one side of the Shaw’s supermarket on Hyde Park Avenue. The driver was taken out of the...

  • 11 hours ago

    Truck hit by train in Littleton, delaying Commuter Rail

    An MBTA commuter train hit a truck in Littleton, Massachusetts, on Monday, closing a street and causing delays on the Fitchburg Commuter Rail line. The collision took place on King Street Extension, according to Littleton police, near the intersection of King and Taylor streets. They shared a photo of a damaged tractor-trailer — it appeared the tra...
  • 18 hours ago

    North Brookfield agrees not to interfere with future Pride events

    The town of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, has agreed to “refrain from future interference and alter permitting process” after it was sued for trying to block this year’s Small Town Pride, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. Two members of the select board unlawfully blocked a permit for the June 29...
  • decision 2024 19 hours ago

    Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

    The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates — none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose famous name has helped him build buzz for his independent bid. Kennedy is a huge longshot to win electoral votes, much less the presidency. But his campaign ev...
  • Boston 11 hours ago

    11 arrested, group caught on camera vandalizing sign pole during Boston St. Patrick's Day festivities

    At least 11 people were arrested and a group was caught on camera vandalizing a light pole during Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Boston. Sunday’s parade in South Boston drew what organizers said were record crowds, and there were some problems as a result. Boston police said they arrested 10 people on a variety of charg...
  • forecast 6 hours ago

    Mix of clouds and sun Monday, with cool temperatures

    Cooler temperatures welcome us into this week and spring begins on Tuesday. For Monday, it will feel pretty wintry in the mountains with snow showers, a gusty wind and high temperatures in the 30s on the summits, with 40s to around 50 elsewhere. A mix of clouds and sun will be expected Monday on our last full day of astronomical…

  • Newton 6 hours ago

    ‘Disturbing' vandalism of Israeli hostage posters in Newton being investigated as hate crime

    A hate crime investigation is underway in Newton, Massachusetts, after posters with the names and photos of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas were allegedly defaced and damaged by vandals. In total, police say they are investigating “five instances of hate and vandalism” since late February. Vandals targeted one home twice. “Bi...
  • Melrose 11 hours ago

    Melrose fire chief placed on leave amid investigation

    The fire chief in Melrose, Massachusetts, has been placed on leave due to a pending investigation, according to the city. Officials confirmed an independent investigation will look into an alleged violation of city policy, but revealed no details about the nature of the allegations. Fire Chief Ed Collina has been a firefighter in Melrose for 38 yea...
  • forecast 23 hours ago

    Spring begins this week, with Monday standing out as the warmest day

    Spring begins this week, bringing with it a noticeable dip in temperatures, compared to last week’s warmth. Monday stands out as the warmest day, with highs in the 50s. Gusty winds begin Monday, ranging from 20 to 30 miles per hour making it feel cooler. Tuesday marks the vernal equinox also known as the official start of spring. While i...
  • boston restaurant talk 21 hours ago

    Tacos, BBQ and beer: A quick look at some new restaurants coming to Greater Boston

    [This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 11 and March 17. Amelia’s Taqueria to Replace Sabroso Taqueria at Assembly RowA local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a growing development in Somerville, moving in...
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