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An 80-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Norwood, MA. The incident occurred at Pleasant Street and Garfield Avenue, with no charges filed yet.
Boston Police seek public help to identify two suspects involved in a Roxbury assault using a hammer and a pocketknife.
Framingham Police are searching for missing juvenile Bernard F. Stokes, last seen at BJ's Wholesale on Oct 31. The public is urged to report any information.
Community & Society in ...
The historic Harvard Square Kiosk in Cambridge is set to become a community space and visitor center by 2025, with local input shaping its transformation.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston's warm weather brings fire risk due to dry conditions, with a Red Flag Warning in effect. Weekend temperatures will cool off, but drought persists, raising the potential for wildfires.
A student at Fitchburg's Goodrich Academy was charged with assault after stabbing a peer; the school was locked down and security measures have been increased.
MBTA Green Line commuters experienced a disturbance as a man assaulted passengers. No victims reported, but the man was arrested on outstanding warrants.
Worcester PD arrested Daniel Bell, 45, for drug distribution and additional charges after he was found with substances believed to be crack cocaine and suboxone.
Antonio M. Strong from the Chicago area was sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for participating in a wire fraud conspiracy. He pled guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud counts.
Boston experiences unusually warm Halloween with temperatures up to 80 degrees, followed by a windy week and a chilly weekend, with a warming trend returning post-Election Day.
A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and faces up to 20 years in prison. The case was supported by interagency efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Politics & Govt in ...
The City of Boston issues reminders about the upcoming State Election on November 5, including deadlines for early voting and mail-in ballots, accompanied by details on voting assistance and ballot tracking.
Massachusetts steps up its fight against antisemitism with the formation of the Commission on Combatting Antisemitism, involving experts to ensure Jewish community safety.
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