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Boston police posted photos after a man reportedly brandished a knife and followed a group from Burke School to a Burger King lot on Washington Street. Detectives are asking for tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog and a few pockets of freezing drizzle create slick spots this morning. Temperatures rebound into the 50s and 60s through Sunday.
At a federal hearing, Matthew Farwell asked a judge to dismiss charges that he killed Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child; the judge took the motion under advisement. The trial remains scheduled for October.
Retail & Industry in ...
Repair bills in Boston are climbing: aging cars, pricier tech and low insurer reimbursements are driving sticker shock at local shops.
A Brockton man was sentenced to 12 years after authorities say searches recovered nearly four kilograms of suspected fentanyl, cash and firearms converted to fire automatically.
A man was taken into custody after a reported stabbing on Dwelley Street in Pembroke; police say the incident appears isolated.
Light snow, sleet and fog will slow Boston's Friday commute; Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon with slick spots possible.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Foxmeadow Farm, a 50-unit complex at 29 Wall St in Foxborough, sold March 5 for just under $20.4M. Universal Properties paid about $407,500 per unit.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Cognito Therapeutics raised $105M to push Spectris, its at‑home light‑and‑sound therapy for Alzheimer’s, closer to an FDA filing as pivotal trial data arrive.
Rain this afternoon will turn to sleet and freezing rain tonight into Friday. A Winter Weather Advisory runs 5 p.m. Thursday to noon Friday; expect slick spots and delays.
State police found possible human remains in water near the Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge in Shirley; an underwater recovery team is on scene.
A house fire on Burns Hill Road in Wilton killed one person and sent another to the hospital; state fire marshals are investigating a possible power outage.
Politics & Govt in ...
Chelmsford will outfit officers with body cameras starting July 1 after winning a $122,769 state grant to buy equipment and storage. Officials say the move aims to boost transparency.
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