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  Weather 3 hours ago

  Wind gusts continue, winter air to settle in after record-setting rainfall

  After record-setting rainfall in parts of New England, and thousands of customers without power, we’re picking up the pieces this morning and moving on to quieter times. That’s not to say that we’re clear of the wind, yet. Gusts continue to come in from the west and northwest today, driving in colder temperatures and keeping the wind chill in the.....
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  Boston Celtics 11 hours ago

  The hottest Celtics merch involves a risqué catch phrase for a rising star

  About two years ago, frustrated with a lack of playing time, Celtics guard Payton Pritchard wanted a trade out of Boston. Now he’s the team’s most prized substitute player and a leading contender to win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, just as Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston predicted before the season started. “I’m stunned that, a......
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  Arbella Early Edition 11 hours ago

  What drove Belichick to UNC? Curran and Giardi share theories

  Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi shared their instant reactions to Bill Belichick finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at the University of North Carolina.
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  New England Patriots 13 hours ago

  What Belichick's ex-players are saying about coach's shocking UNC move

  Bill Belichick’s former players are mixed on how the legendary head coach will fare in the collegiate ranks.
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  TD Garden 14 hours ago

  TD Garden concession workers to vote this weekend on strike authorization

  After months of contract negotiations, the union representing over 600 concessions workers at TD Garden says it may go on strike, in part because of the venue’s move toward more self-checkout kiosks. “What we’re really concerned about is that some of these stands that are currently operating with five or six of our members, maybe ...
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  Allston 2 hours ago

  Barricaded person found dead after standoff at Allston apartment building, Boston police say

  A standoff involving a person who was barricaded inside an apartment building in Boston’s Allston neighborhood has come to an end after the suspect was found dead, police said Thursday morning. According to Boston police, the incident on Western Avenue near North Harvard Street ended around 3 a.m., about 11 hours after it started. There was n...
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  Boston 16 hours ago

  Wu undeterred by rising White Stadium costs

  Cost overruns and a persistent local opposition led to allusions to the ill-fated Boston 2024 Olympics plan Wednesday when Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took questions about the city’s plan to renovate White Stadium in Franklin Park and make it the home for a National Women’s Soccer League team. The city and Boston Unity Soccer Partners LLC,...
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  Boston 16 hours ago

  Wu reflects on Boston tax bill drama

  After a controversial property tax bill from Boston hit a dead end this week following months of back and forth between Beacon Hill and City Hall, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that the “intensive process” of working with Massachusetts lawmakers to get the local policy approved only to be shot down by the Senate in the elevent...
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  New England Patriots 16 hours ago

  Patriots land elite playmaker in ESPN's new 2025 NFL mock draft

  ESPN expert Field Yates has unveiled his latest Patriots prediction in a new 2025 NFL mock draft.
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  Methuen 13 hours ago

  Methuen SWAT situation ends with barricaded man surrendering to police

  Police in Methuen, Massachusetts, say a resident has turned himself in after barricading himself in a home Wednesday. Authorities initially said there was an increased police presence on Huntington Avenue, asking the public to avoid the area due to an ongoing situation. Police later said they responded around 3:40 p.m. to the home, finding the door...
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  Weather 1 hour ago

  Storm's downpours flood Boston highway, knock out power for thousands in Massachusetts

  An intense storm in Boston Wednesday caused flooding that shut down a highway tunnel in the city and knocked out power for tens of thousands.
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  New England Patriots 17 hours ago

  Ex-Pats WR K.J. Osborn claimed off waivers by NFC team

  Veteran wide receiver K.J. Osborn is heading to the Commanders one day after being waived by the Patriots.