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A 25-year-old Michels Power worker was hospitalized after contacting a live wire at 30 Railroad Street, briefly cutting power across Revere. Crews restored service by mid‑afternoon while investigators review the incident.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Boston startups raised about $922M in February and added two unicorns, led by AI, fintech and cybersecurity rounds that kept local venture activity hot.
Police say a search warrant at a Southbridge home turned up guns, grenade‑style devices and suspected drugs. The suspect was arraigned in Dudley District Court.
Two men were arrested after allegedly answering an online ad to meet a 15‑year‑old, police say. They face charges including enticing a child and attempted rape.
A Penn–Harvard team embedded an ultrathin electronic mesh into pancreatic organoids, boosting cell maturity and glucose responsiveness.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light snow is likely Sunday morning into afternoon with minor accumulations. Arctic air arrives Monday, and a wintry mix is possible Tuesday.
Jean Brito, owner of Boston Quality Cleaning Services, was indicted on ten felony counts after prosecutors say he underreported business income and evaded $1.2M in taxes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A developer has proposed a seven‑story, 103‑unit building on a Coolidge Corner parking lot that would need rezoning at Town Meeting and has prompted neighborhood opposition.
Transit Police released surveillance photos after a Feb. 17 Green Line attack at Prudential; detectives say the suspect punched and pepper-sprayed a 71-year-old man.
Food & Drinks in ...
South Shore favorite Salty Days will open at 1899 Ocean St this summer, bringing sushi, poke bowls and a full bar to Marshfield.
A building on Ellingwood Street burned Friday; aerial video shows heavy damage and a large hole in the facade. Dozens of first responders were on scene and officials have not confirmed a cause or injuries.
ICP bought most of Solomon Pond Mall for $8.5M; Marlborough officials say the sale puts housing, industrial reuse and other big changes back on the table.
A newly posted body‑camera clip revisits the March Boylston officer‑involved shooting that left a 25‑year‑old dead; prosecutors had previously closed the case after a review.
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