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A magnet fisher found live military ordnance in the Charles River, leading to a controlled detonation by authorities and no reported threats to public safety.
Two men from Worcester County were sentenced for trafficking contraband tobacco, evading over $2 million in taxes.
Boston Police issued an alert for missing teenager Taliah McDonald-Francis, last seen in Cambridge on February 28, and urge the public to provide any information on her whereabouts.
Community & Society in ...
The U.S. Postal Service is considering moving part of its Brockton, MA operations to Providence, RI, as part of its "Delivering for America" plan, amidst concerns over potential delays and downsizing.
Food & Drinks in ...
Playa Bowls opens a new location in Wellesley, offering its signature beach-themed acai and pitaya bowls, joining the chain's extensive nationwide presence.
Jermaine Atkins was arrested in Myrtle Beach for the January murder of Nicorie Adams in Springfield after a month-long manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Boston police arrested Anton Nathaniel Clark, 21, from Mattapan, for carrying a loaded firearm, with an active warrant for his arrest, during a routine patrol in the Grove Hall area.
A fire ravaged the historic Oakhurst Manor in Northbridge, MA, but all seven residents escaped unharmed. Firefighters contained the blaze, and investigations into its cause are ongoing.
Police seek public's help after a seriously injured woman was found on a street in Dracut, Massachusetts, with circumstances of her injury still unclear.
Weather & Environment in ...
A gust of wind ripped off part of Gardner Fire Department's roof in Massachusetts, with temporary repairs underway as officials assess the extent of the damage.
Three Portuguese women were arrested in Rhode Island, charged with child endangerment following the death of a toddler. ICE's ERO Boston is involved in the investigation.
A Groton school resource officer, Omar Connor, was fired for alleged sexual harassment towards students and staff, with details of inappropriate behavior coming to light. The case has now entered arbitration.
A pedestrian was fatally hit by a pickup truck near Newburyport's City Hall, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. No charges have been filed yet.
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