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Gorilla at Franklin Park Zoo facing serious health issues, officials say
A gorilla who has been a longtime fixture at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo is experiencing concerning health issues and will be placed under anesthesia Thursday to see what’s going on after his condition deteriorated rapidly Wednesday. Zoo New England said in a press release Wednesday that Kitombe, affectionally known as “Kit,” has been closely monitored in recent months due to...
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Dozens of crashes reported across Mass. and NH amid snowy road conditions
Road travel was dicey across New England Thursday morning after a storm pushing through the region created snowy or otherwise slick road conditions, leading to dozens of crashes in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NH state police said troopers responded to 26 crashes and vehicles off the road between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday. During that time, troopers also...
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Snowstorm pushing through New England, half a foot already in some parts
We have a storm continuing to push through New England, bringing snow and rain — depending on where you are. Our weather team has everything you need to know. The rain and snow continue into mid-morning before sweeping quickly offshore Thursday. Our final round of weather will be some fast-moving squalls that pop up at random through midday. These will...
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Is my school open Thursday? Get list of school closings and delays here
Hundreds of schools and districts are either closed or delayed Thursday as a storm moves through New England, bringing snow to many and mostly rain to Boston. The rain and snow continue into mid-morning before sweeping quickly offshore. Before they go, they will be impacting the Thursday morning commute across the region. Our final round of weather will be some...
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26-year-old shot in Everett
A 26-year-old was shot in Everett, Massachusetts, early Wednesday morning, according to police who say they do not believe this was a random incident. Everett police were called to Oliver Street just before 5 a.m. for a report of shots fired, and arrived to find both the suspect and victim had fled the scene, but the caller was able to...
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson reacts to reported federal probe
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is reacting to the news that she’s reportedly involved in a federal investigation.
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15-year-old arrested after woman shot in South Boston
A teenager has been arrested after a shooting in South Boston sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night. Boston police say the 15-year-old boy was taken into custody and is facing charges including assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (firearm), assault by means of a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition...
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Video shows NH snowboarder escape avalanche on Mount Washington
A snowboarder in New Hampshire reportedly narrowly escaped an avalanche on Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine last week. The Mount Washington Avalanche Center posted video to its Instagram account showing the incident and warning that even small avalanches can have big consequences — especially in the early season. According to the Instagram post, the terrain is relatively low-angle, and the avalanche...
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Driver charged in Thanksgiving I-95 crash that killed Endicott College police sgt.
Keoma Duarte is believed to have been under the influence when his Tesla Model Y hit Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole’s Chevrolet Trailblazer on I-95 in Newbury, Massachusetts, on Thanksgiving 2024.
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Large fire at Yarmouth warehouse draws firefighters from across Cape
No injuries have been reported in the Huntington Ave. fire, according to Yarmouth Police and Fire