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Beloved Boston gorilla Kitombe has died, Franklin Park Zoo says
Kitombe, a gorilla who’s lived at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo for more than 25 years, died on Thursday, the zoo announced.
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Video shows NH snowboarder escape avalanche on Mount Washington
A snowboarder in New Hampshire reportedly narrowly escaped an avalanche on Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine last week. The Mount Washington Avalanche Center posted video to its Instagram account showing the incident and warning that even small avalanches can have big consequences — especially in the early season. According to the Instagram post, the terrain is relatively low-angle, and the avalanche...
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Video of SUV passing stopped school bus highlights push for bus cameras in Mass.
“Hopefully, once everyone gets the gist of, ‘Alright, no more running past the stop sign of the school bus,’ we won’t have to worry about it anymore,” Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén said
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Inside Boston's biggest Thanksgiving feast
Boston’s biggest Thanksgiving feast returned to TD Garden on Wednesday. Among the volunteers who threw on an apron and served up hundreds of hot meals to those in need were Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. “The holidays are a time when people really pull together and make sure that we are...
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Man accused of leading police on high-speed chase in stolen vehicle pleads not guilty
An SUV stolen in New Hampshire led police on a chase at high speeds through Massachusetts Monday morning before the driver eventually surrendered.
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Man admits destroying evidence in brother's arsons at Mass. Jewish institutions
A man has pleaded guilty to obstructing the investigation into an arson investigation involving fires believed to have been set by his brother at multiple Boston-area Jewish institutions five years ago, federal prosecutors said Monday.
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MCAS graduation requirement ends: How ballot questions shape policy
Voters in Massachusetts weighed in on ballot questions that are expected to shape policy for years to come. Questions 1, 2 and 3 were approved. Respectively, the measures allow the state auditor’s office to audit the Legislature, end the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement and let rideshare drivers unionize. Question 4, which would have legalized some psychedelics, and...
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Nice weather trumps brush fires as Halloween horde flocks to Salem
For Halloween in the Witch City, the crowds weren’t spooked by the brush fires that have smoldered nearby. That’s because the weather couldn’t be more perfect for the pinnacle of “Haunted Happenings” in Salem, Massachusetts. Creepy costumed visitors flooded the streets of downtown Salem despite the smoke in the air, which might have kept some witches from flying in for...
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Eversource requests natural gas rate hike for Mass. customers
Eversource has requested a natural gas bill increase for customers in Massachusetts. It would go into effect on Friday, if it’s approved. Customers would see about 20 to 30% increases, if the state’s Department of Public Utilities approves the the proposal by Thursday. “What I don’t understand is natural gas prices are down 14% year-over-year, so if anything I’d like...
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Arson suspected in fire at Franklin church; $10K reward for info
A fire that damaged a Roman Catholic church in Franklin, Massachusetts, Wednesday is being investigated as a case of arson, state and local fire officials said Thursday. Officials are offering up to $10,000 as a reward for information that helps the investigation into what started the blaze at St. Mary’s Parish. Anyone with information was asked to call 1-800-682-9229. The...