Will Mass. trash strike end soon? Mediation expected to resume today
Republic Services said it would be resuming federal mediation with Teamsters 25 on Friday.
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Foggy, cloudy start to the day after early morning storms move through Maine, NH
This time, no deluge. We’re buried in fog and clouds, however. And in some cases, it may take a bit to wiggle out of them.
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As trash strike continues, company says both sides will meet with federal mediator again
Workers have been on strike against Republic Services in several Massachusetts communities, and trash has been piling up in some neighborhoods.
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MBTA prepares for major renovations at Back Bay Station
One of Boston’s busiest MBTA stations will be undergoing major changes in the next two years.
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Public defender work stoppage: Importance of bar advocates in Mass. justice system
Joseph Bennett’s second-degree murder conviction was overturned after 22 years thanks to Jennifer O’Brien, the Massachusetts bar advocate who took on his case.
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Popular women's sports bar expanding to Boston
The Sports Bra, whose flagship location is in Portland, Oregon, is dedicated to showing women’s sports exclusively.
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Alex Bregman, Red Sox have not discussed contract extension: Report
Alex Bregman and the Red Sox reportedly have not discussed a contract extension with the MLB trade deadline looming.
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Boston officials aim to curb shoplifting
Shoplifting is up 15% in the last year, according to Boston police, who noted that the increase is partly because of businesses reporting more incidents.
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Special prosecutor in Karen Read retrial billed DA's office over $500K
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, earned over half a million dollars through the second trial against Karen Read.
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NFL offseason grades roundup: Experts rate Patriots' flurry of signings
Most experts think the Patriots did a great job upgrading their roster at key positions during the 2025 NFL offseason.
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MLB insider doubles down on Jarren Duran-to-Padres possibility
ESPN’s Jeff Passan named Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran as the “best match” for the Padres ahead of the trade deadline.
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MSPCA flying in dozens of dogs, cats from flood-hit Texas shelters
About 50 cats and dogs are being flown from flood-hit central Texas to the Boston area this weekend in a bid to help animal shelters overwhelmed amid the deadly disaster, according to the MSPCA-Angell shelter in Boston.
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Elite Cardinals closer linked to Red Sox as potential trade target
ESPN’s Jeff Passan named Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley as the “best match” for the Red Sox with the MLB trade deadline looming.
