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Boston City Councilors support UNITE HERE Local 26 hotel workers' indefinite strike for better wages and conditions, pledging not to use hotel services until resolved.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 14-year-old girl was fatally shot in Central Falls, RI. Suspect Moises Maldonado, 18, faces manslaughter and firearms charges. Community and officials grieve and seek solutions to gun violence.
Boston Police arrested Paul Bennett from Brockton for firearm charges after a traffic stop in Dorchester revealed he had a loaded Glock with a high-capacity magazine.
Two Winchester men, a father and son, have been indicted for child pornography and trafficking, following a Massachusetts joint law enforcement investigation.
Boston Police arrested two men, Walky LaChapel and Jose Abreu, on charges of drug trafficking, following surveillance and subsequent vehicle pursuits.
An Easton man, Aneudy Jose Nunez-Diaz, was arrested for stealing packages from porches, with police recovering multiple stolen items including an iPhone.
Community & Society in ...
Logan Airport conducted a simulated active shooter drill involving 200 volunteers and various first responders to test emergency preparedness and coordination.
Watertown Police are investigating a stabbing incident after a fight at a local intersection, seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects.
A New York physician, Dr. Kenneth Fishberger, has been charged with health care fraud for allegedly ordering unnecessary tests in exchange for kickbacks.
The Westborough Fire Department responded to a late-night multi-vehicle crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike, aiding six patients with two trapped, causing traffic disruptions.
Worcester Police arrested Chad Jackson for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and related charges after finding him asleep in a stolen vehicle.
Weather & Environment in ...
A dense fog covered Boston this morning, but sunshine with a high of 76 degrees is expected later today, as per the NWS. A cold front arriving overnight will lead to cooler temperatures on Thursday.
A two-alarm fire on Chelmsford Street, Lowell resulted in the death of an elderly man, with smoking materials suspected as the cause; officials emphasize caution.
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