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Billerica 15 mins ago

Police officer hurt in crash at construction site in Billerica

A police officer was hurt in a crash at a construction site on Route 3A in Billerica, Massachusetts, on Friday, according to police. Billerica police confirmed the crash on Boston Road and said it was...

ticks 59 mins ago

Case of Powassan virus reported in Mass. town
Quincy police 59 mins ago

Quincy detective resigns amid allegations of ‘unwelcome, sexually explicit conduct'

lowell Apr 24

Missing man has been found, Lowell police say

Police in Lowell, Massachusetts, say a missing man has been located. Authorities said the man had last been seen around 6 p.m. Wednesday near the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest. Police later ...
Gloucester Apr 24

‘Smoke screen': Gloucester harbormaster's firing draws questions and criticism from boaters

The busy boating season in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is beginning with a scandal at the harbormaster’s office over theft and forgery. TJ Ciarametaro says he was wrongfully terminated by the cit...
Massachusetts Apr 24

Mass. lawmakers negotiating shelter bill have final deal in place

Top Democrats expect to file a compromise Wednesday on a bill designed to continue funding the state’s overrun emergency family shelter system and implement reforms to cut costs by limiting how ...
Malden Apr 24

Malden considers ban on tobacco products for anyone born after 2003

The public will get to weigh in on a possible ban on sales of tobacco and e-cigarette products to anyone who was born after 2003 in Malden, Massachusetts, at a board of health meeting on Wednesday nig...

Braintree Apr 24

Person grazed on I-93 in Braintree in possible road rage shooting, sources say

A person was grazed by a bullet Wednesday in what’s being investigated as a possible road rage incident on Interstate 93 in Braintree, Massachusetts, sources tell the NBC10 Investigators. State police later said troopers responded around 2:50 p.m. after a vehicle was hit by a bullet on I-93 southbound. Investigators found two vehicles were in...
health care Apr 24

Steward's asset-stripping ‘really despicable,' Healey says

Slamming Steward Health Care executives for “really despicable” conduct, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she wants Massachusetts and federal regulators to conduct a thorough review of a proposal that would sell Steward’s physician network to for-profit insurer Optum. Healey faced questions during an interview on WBUR’s &...
Boston Apr 24

Person stabbed at Boston pilot school, police say

A student was stabbed during a fight at TechBoston Academy in Dorchester Wednesday, officials said. Officers were called to the pilot school on Peacevale Road around 12:25 p.m. for a report of one person stabbed. According to the district, a fight broke out between two teens at the library. One was stabbed, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. ...
Newton Apr 24

Firefighters spend hours battling blaze at Newton home

Fire broke out a home undergoing renovations in Newton, Massachusetts, Wednesday. Newton firefighters responded to the home on Central Avenue around noon. A contractor working don’t he home said they were doing major renovations – which were almost complete – when the fire broke out. It took hours to bring it under control, with f...
Malcolm Butler Apr 24

Video of former Patriots star Malcolm Butler's DUI arrest is released

Police body camera footage of the arrest of former New England Patriots star Malcolm Butler has been released. NBC affiliate WJAR obtained the footage from North Providence, Rhode Island, police. An officer can be heard asking the driver, “Are you Malcolm Butler, the football player?” Watch below: Butler, the hero of Super Bowl XLIX, wa...
Animals and Wildlife Apr 24

Rescuers save 10 of 11 dolphins in mass stranding on Cape Cod

Rescuers were able to save 10 of 11 dolphins that were stranded in shallow water on Cape Cod Tuesday, according to an animal welfare group.
restaurants Apr 24

Clover Food Lab emerging from bankruptcy with expansion plans

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local restaurant chain that features vegetarian fare is exiting bankruptcy and is now looking to expand. According to a press release, Clover Food Lab is emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, using the time from last November to now to restructure while closing its outlets in Boston&...
New Hampshire Apr 24

Man, 25, seriosuly injured after car crash on I-93 in NH

A 25-year-old New Hampshire man was seriously injured after a car crash on Interstate 93 in Londonderry Tuesday, state police said. The crash happened at about 6:56 p.m. on I-93 south, police said. A preliminary investigation revealed that Justin Landry, of Manchester, was speeding when he lost control of the 2006 Infiniti G35, crossed all four lan...
forecast Apr 24

Rain, slight chance of isolated T-storms, followed by temperature drop

Unlike days prior, Wednesday morning has started with overcast skies instead of sun. Because of the pattern, the clouds won’t be enough to keep temperatures down though. Highs Wednesday will near 60°. The air is a bit more humid, too, as moisture is inbound ahead of a few scattered rain showers for the early afternoon and evening. Most of the...
norwell Apr 24

Shoppers warned after rash of wallet thefts at Norwell stores

Shoppers on the South Shore are being warned by police to stay on their guard while shopping. That message comes after a rash of stolen wallets. “I’m always in here. I shop here all the time and I just see women leaving their wallets and their pocketbooks in their wagon all the time and I always say to them,...
Apr 24

Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant in Allston is closing

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] An Asian dining spot that features vegan food is shutting down, though it could be reborn in a new space. According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant in Allston is getting ready to cl...
Marshfield Apr 24

Marshfield reportedly rejects rezoning for MBTA housing law; AG reacts

Marshfield, Massachusetts, appears unlikely to draw a state lawsuit right away after its Town Meeting on Monday reportedly rejected a plan that would have complied with new zoning requirements for communities near MBTA service. Town Meeting shot down an 84-acre zoning change by a 169-289 vote, according to The Patriot Ledger, which reported that Ma...
Rhode Island Apr 24

Girl, 10, hit by car in RI while in crosswalk, police say

A 10-year-old girl was hit by a car in Johnston, Rhode Island, while crossing the street Tuesday night, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The crash happened at about 8 p.m. on Plainfield Street, Johnston police said. The girl was in the crosswalk in front of the Pentecostal Fountain of Life Church, police said, adding she had exited a family......
Karen Read Apr 24

Karen Read trial jury selected; judge open to moving courtrooms

The jury has been seated in the Karen Read trial, according to the defense, after a weeklong jury selection process. The jury has been seated in the Karen Read trial, according to the defense, after a weeklong jury selection process.
Boston Apr 24

Students at Harvard, Brown join in pro-Palestinian protests across college campuses

College students in New England and nationwide have remained resilient in their protests against the war in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian encampments have popped up across campus lawns at MIT, Harvard University and other Boston area colleges. These students are standing in solidarity with their peers from Columbia University in New York. Not only are they...
forecast Apr 24

Scattered rain Wednesday with a slight chance of thunder

Our only unsettled day of the workweek is not looking like a washout. A few showers dart through the area Wednesday morning, followed by a break, then a couple more to finish the day. It’s possible that some spots come away with just a sprinkle over the course of the entire day. Also worth noting that the final leg...

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