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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Boston police say two loaded handguns were recovered and two people arrested after a breaking‑and‑entering in Roxbury. The department identified an 18‑year‑old and a 15‑year‑old in the case.
A pedestrian suffered life‑threatening injuries after a hit‑and‑run near Southampton and Bradston Streets in Boston; homicide detectives and the Fatal Collision Team responded.
A Rehoboth man was arrested after feds say child sexual‑abuse material was found in a hidden iPhone folder at Logan. Prosecutors say he solicited minors’ images for years.
Fall River police say a C.A.S.T. search warrant on Forest Street led to the arrest of Rashaun Scott and the seizure of a ghost gun, scales and hundreds of grams of suspected narcotics.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Cummings Properties is building Beverly Landing, a 60-unit condo project at Cummings Center in Beverly; 28 units have already sold during preconstruction. Construction is underway and reservations are open.
A heavy police response at Forest Hills MBTA station in Jamaica Plain left three people injured Friday and prompted the closure of the upper busway. Officials say Orange Line trains were not affected.
Food & Drinks in ...
Nine Winters Bakery will close its Cambridge storefront on March 29. Owner Marissa Ferola said she’s stepping away to focus on family after less than a year in the space.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Justice Department sued Harvard in Boston federal court on March 20, 2026, alleging the university failed to protect Jewish students during 2023 protests. Harvard says it engaged with investigators and will defend itself.
A Marshfield man was arrested after a hidden recorder was found in a unisex bathroom at Cohasset’s Paul Pratt Library. Police say forensic analysis uncovered video and audio of restroom users.
Prosecutors dropped charges against former Brockton High choir director after the accuser declined to testify. The decision closes the county's criminal case for now.
Community & Society in ...
Millana Neely‑Ramos won $1M on a Mass. Lottery scratcher and took a $650K lump sum; she says she plans to invest the money and eventually buy a house.
A crowded Democratic primary to replace Seth Moulton is shaping into a test between well‑connected insiders and local outsiders. Dan Koh’s early money and endorsements have reshaped the field.
Multiple people were stabbed in Chelsea Thursday; one victim is in serious condition and state and city detectives are investigating. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to come forward.
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