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Ric Ocasek, frontman of The Cars, dies
The lead singer of The Cars — the offbeat Boston rock band that became a mainstay of radio in the 1980s — died Sunday afternoon in Manhattan. He was 75.
Read the full story on NPR.
Maria’s Pastry Shop in North End closes
Owner Maria Merola came to Boston from Italy with her family in 1968. She bought the space at 46 Cross Street in 1982.
Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.
‘I was fighting for my life’: David Ortiz opens up about shooting
For the first time since being shot in the Dominican Republic last summer, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz talks about his fight to survive and his search for answers in the shooting.
Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.
South Boston Vietnam War memorial re-dedicated
A special ceremony was held to honor the lives of those lost in the Vietnam War. The community lost 25 men during the war and has vowed to never forget those who paid the ultimate price.
Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.
Bruins' star defenseman gets new 3-year contract
Charlie McAvoy, was a key player in the run to the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. The 21-year-old restricted free agent signed a three-year deal with an annual salary cap hit of $4.9 million, according to Bruins general manager Don Sweeney.
Read the full story on WCVB.
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