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The MBTA Commuter Rail started testing trains running on renewable diesel, specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, aiming to reduce emissions and achieve Massachusetts' net-zero goal by 2050.
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Following a bomb threat call, Worcester's North High School was put on hold while police conducted a sweep; no bomb was found, and normal activities resumed by 10 a.m.
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Boston Police officers held a safety meeting at Patricia White Apartments, providing safety tips and discussing vigilance with local Brighton residents.
Mexican national Bernardo Lorenzo-Guatemala was detained for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
A man died in an early morning house fire in Marlborough, Massachusetts, despite firefighters' rescue efforts. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
NORESCO has agreed to a $9.6 million settlement for overcharging the U.S. government, with actions including inflating prices and incorrectly calculating financing costs on energy contracts.
Brazilian national Liene Tavares DeBarros pleads guilty to unlawful reentry into the U.S. and selling fake IDs.
Glenroy Miller, a Boston gang member, pleaded guilty to federal charges including firearms trafficking, bank fraud, and mail theft, facing potential heavy fines and prison sentence.
Two men were arrested for attempting to break into a Bellingham Best Buy warehouse, with police suspecting a third accomplice. They face multiple charges and were released on bail.
Girl Scouts and Boston police officers collaborated in urban gardening at District C-6, planting flowers to beautify the station and strengthen community ties.
Officials stated the Harmony Street mill fire is under investigation and does not appear suspicious. The property owner faced fines for safety violations, but no imminent hazards were detected.
Boston Police seek public help to identify four suspects in an armed robbery near Roxbury Crossing MBTA station. They offer anonymous reporting via CrimeStoppers.
Father James B. Doran, a Milton priest, died after an SUV hit his bicycle. The 85-year-old SUV driver was unharmed. The community mourns Doran's death.
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