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Mayor Walsh Speaks at Socially Distanced Labor Day Rally in Boston
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will speak at a labor rally at the Boston Convention Center later today. It’s one one three rallies being held in the state today.
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‘Critically Important': Baker Details Hands-Free Driving Law Ahead of Weekend Launch
Gov. Charlie Baker will be at the Newton police headquarters with mayor Ruthanne Fuller to talk about the newest driving safety law this morning.
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‘Abhorrent and Repulsive': Newton Police Investigating Racist Word on Sidewalk
Police are asking for the public’s help after the n-word was found written in tape on a sidewalk in Newton, Massachusetts. The racist word was found at the intersection of Albermarle Road and Watertown Street on Sunday. Police have canvassed the neighborhood and are actively investigating. “We find these type of incidents to be abhorrent and repulsive and as...
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Uber Rolls Out Pet-Friendly Rides in Boston Area
Your furry friend can now come along for the ride when you hop into an Uber — for a fee. Uber this week announced the launch of Uber Pet in the Boston area, allowing users to book rides with pet-friendly drivers for a $6 surcharge. According to the company, drivers who agree to participate in Uber Pet will receive a…
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North Middlesex Students' ‘Inappropriate' Behavior Gets Them Banned From Sporting Events
Students at a Massachusetts high school have been temporarily banned from attending home and away athletic events due to their “inappropriate” behavior. A letter was sent to parents of students at North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend Tuesday saying that, due to repeated complaints from parents and administrators, students will not be allowed to attend athletic events until Feb….
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Firefighters Rescue Man, Dog From Icy Sterling Pond
A man and a dog were rescued from an icy pond over the weekend by firefighters in Sterling, Massachusetts. The dog named Max was first to fall into East Waushacum Pond on Sunday. His owner fell in after the canoe he used to try to rescue the animal tipped. Neighbor Daniel Kloczkowski saw the whole ordeal unfold and was able…
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School Crossing Guard Struck by Car in Danvers, Is Seriously Injured
A well-known crossing guard in Danvers, Massachusetts, was seriously injured Wednesday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while walking children across a busy street. Police responded to the intersection of Poplar Street and Belgian Road at around 7:05 a.m. for what they described as a pedestrian incident. When they arrived at the scene, a few blocks from Holten…
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Jurors See Blood-Stained Clothes Worn by Slain Doctors
The trial of a man accused of murdering two doctors in their South Boston penthouse continued on Wednesday for a seventh day of testimony. The jury heard from criminologists who testified about the evidence found at the scene, including the victims clothing. Teixiera is accused of stabbing doctors Lina Bolanos and Richard Field to death in May of 2017. He…
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1st Recreational Pot Shop in Greater Boston Gets Final State Approval
The first recreational pot shop in the Greater Boston area will soon open after getting the green light from state regulators. New England Treatment Access, whose dispensary in Northampton, Massachusetts, was one of the first two to sell marijuana products to recreational customers in the eastern U.S., has received final approval for adult-use sales at its Brookline medical marijuana location....
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Assault Trial Against Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Begins
The trial of a former Massachusetts State Police trooper accused of domestic violence is underway at Lowell Superior Court. Robert Sundberg, 48, is no longer a trooper, but was a 14-year veteran when the allegations first came out against him in April of 2016.
