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Man allegedly tried to kidnap teen girl in Boston's Museum of Science women's bathroom
A man hiding in a women’s bathroom stall at Boston’s Museum of Science grabbed a teenage girl from behind and tried to restrain her this weekend, officials said. The 15-year-old was able to scream and escape, while her assailant fled, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The man was identified the next day and arrested a day...
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Many are evacuating Hurricane Milton, but this woman is staying. Here's why.
Some people have gone to great lengths to evacuate Florida, but others are deciding to ride out the extremely dangerous and looming Hurricane Milton.
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‘Do not drink': Some Medford schools have lead in the water
School officials are warning families after they detected lead in the water at some of the schools in Medford, Massachusetts. Parents received a message Friday from Medford Public Schools superintendent Marice Edouard-Vincent, informing families of what was discovered by recent water sampling conducted by the district. “We are taking these results seriously and are moving immediately to safeguard the health…
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Tour guides feel ‘targeted' by Salem's noise ordinance this Halloween season
Halloween excitement is building in Salem, Massachusetts, but the city is trying to make sure the sound isn’t. A new noise ordinance is in effect during the busy Halloween season, prohibiting sound above 68 decibels from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Tour guides in the popular Halloween destination are…
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‘We're going to protect Nibi': Gov. Healey says she paused plan to release beaver into the wild
Tuesday was meant to be deadline day for Nibi, as the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife told the wildlife rescue organization that has been caring for the 2-year-old beaver that it would be released into the wild. However, the state said Tuesday morning that they would not be coming for Nibi at 9:30 a.m. as originally scheduled. Exactly what…
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Concern growing for internet sensation ‘Nibi' the beaver as MassWildlife plans to release her
With millions of views around the world, a spread in National Geographic for Kids, and several televised appearances, Nibi the Beaver has made a splash for audiences across the globe. But now the 2-year-old beaver faces an uncertain future starting Tuesday morning. Jane Newhouse says she rescued the one-pound newborn beaver on the side of the road in Sturbridge, Massachusetts,…
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‘He wanted to do good:' MSP trooper who died after academy exercise laid to rest
Delgado-Garcia died two weeks ago after sustaining serious injuries during a boxing training exercise at the Mass. State Police Academy in New Braintree.
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Mass. State Police trooper who died after training exercise mourned at wake
Calling hours were held Friday for a Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after a training mishap at the state police academy earlier this month. Loved ones gathered in Worcester Friday afternoon for Enrique Delgado-Garcia‘s wake. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. He will receive full state police honors for the service. “He was just...
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Dozens of Mass. volunteers, first responders head south to help with Hurricane Helene
As the Sunshine State braced for impact Thursday, the Bay State was lending a helping hand as dozens of volunteers headed south to assist with whatever Hurricane Helene has in store. More than 40 members of Massachusetts Task Force Once packed up and traveled to the Gulf Coast to support the area as it braced for nearly 20-foot storm surge….
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UNH police investigating drugging incidents, sexual assault
University of New Hampshire police said they are investigating a series of alleged druggings and sexual assaults. Police were initially investigating two incidents and received a report of a third case Wednesday. A person of interest has been identified, and police say all three incidents took place on campus. One case occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m….